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Staging of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is based primarily upon estimated GFR. Proteinuria (PRO) is a strong marker for kidney disease, yet its severity is not included in current risk stratification schemes, which are instead driven by GFR.
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Even in people who had never smoked cigarettes, pipe and cigar smoking was associated with decreased lung function and increased odds of airflow obstruction.
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A 52-year-old male presented to his primary care physician in February 2006, complaining of decreasing exercise endurance. The patient was a runner, and typically ran 5-8 miles three or four times a week. During the past month, he noted difficulty in completing the longer runs, and initially attributed this to a persistent cold and URI.
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Two oral medications for relapsing-remitting MS in phase III development; antihypertensives find new uses; Ginkgo biloba does not prevent cognitive decline in elderly; and FDA Actions.
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Among 300 women treated at MD Anderson with radiation therapy for cervical cancer, pelvic fracture occurred in 29, with 83% diagnosed within two years of completing therapy. Older age and lower BMI were found to be significant risk factors.
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Myeloma patients with symptoms caused by the disease (i.e., anemia, lytic bone lesions, hypercalcemia, renal insufficiency, extramedullary plasmacytoma) require treatment with chemotherapy.
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