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A new, and as of yet unpublished study, has raised increased concern about the relationship between rofecoxib (Vioxx), Mercks blockbuster COX-2 inhibitor, and cardiovascular events.
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The authors present a thorough review of the anatomy, critical features of the physical examination, and indications for further diagnostic testing in a patient who has sustained a traumatic knee injury.
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Survival benefits in the first year after acute MI, in patients 65 years or older, seem to differ according to specific ACE I prescribed.
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Neck pain is common among the general population. Half of those patients who report this symptom have persistent complaints at 1 year. At particular risk for persistent neck pain are those ages 45-59 years, those with chronic low back pain, and patients who ride their bicycles regularly.
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The diagnosis of hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, is achieved by clinical inquiry rather than laboratory testing, though quantitative metrics are available for clinical research.
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The ECG in the Figure was obtained from a 23-year-old male who presented with a several day history of atypical chest pain. His ECG was interpreted as consistent with an early repolarization variant. Should anything else be considered in the differential?
