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Pharmacology Update: Estradiol/Levonorgestrel Transdermal System (Climara ProTM)
The FDA has approved the first once-a-week combined hormone therapy for postmenopausal symptoms. -
Can We Reduce the Incidence of Diabetes by Increasing the Intake of Dietary Magnesium?
This report by Song and colleagues used a validated food frequency questionnaire in 39,345 women from the Womens Health Study. -
Assessment of Esophageal Motor Function in Patients with Dysphagia or Chest Pain
This report from multiple cooperating centers describes findings in 403 patients who presented with dysphagia and 140 patients with noncardiac chest pain and 44 patients with both symptoms on presentation. -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement
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Full February 2004 Issue in PDF
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News Briefs
Hardy ML. FDA to Ban Sale of Ephedra Supplements; Massage Therapy Popular Among Hospital CAM Services; St. Johns Wort Might Block Certain Medications. Altern Ther Women's Health 2004;6(2):16. -
Soy Effects on Osteoporosis
Hardy ML. Soy effects on osteoporosis. Altern Ther Women's Health 2004;6(2):12-14. -
Pharmacology Watch: Valacyclovir Reduces Genital Herpes Transmission
A once-a-day dose of a valacyclovir reduces the rate of transmission of genital herpes (HSV-2) from an infected partner to an uninfected susceptible partner, according to a new study. -
ECG Review: What a Difference a Lead Makes
The telemetry rhythm strip shown in the Figure was obtained from a 67-year-old woman who presented with heart failure. A permanent pacemaker had been implanted a number of years earlier. How does the addition of a second simultaneously recorded lead help in your interpretation? How many findings can you identify on this two-lead telemetry tracing? -
Coumadin and Mechanical Valves — What’s the Right INR?
The meta-analysis by Vink and colleagues demonstrates that patients with either aortic or mitral valve replacement will benefit from high-intensity VKA therapy.