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Use of Hip Protectors in Nursing Homes: Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial; Disclosing Unanticipated Outcomes and Medical Errors; Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation to Treat Respiratory Failure Resulting from Exacerbations of COPD
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Eletriptan is the newest triptan to be approved for the treatment of migraine headaches. It marks the seventh entry into this crowded market.
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Initiation of antihypertensive treatment involving ACE inhibitors in older subjects, particularly men, appears to lead to better outcomes than treatment with diuretic agents, despite similar reductions of blood pressure.
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The metabolic syndrome affects more than 1 in 5 Americans and is increased substantially in Mexican Americans and by several modifiable lifestyle factors.
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The findings of this study, which are consistent with the results of studies in animals, as well as in vitro and epidemiologic dietary studies, suggest that current levels of vitamin A supplementation and food fortification in many Western countries may need to be reassessed.
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A randomized, diet-controlled interventional study demonstrates that moderate alcohol consumption reduces plasma C-reactive protein and fibrinogen levels.
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Cardiac resynchronization reduces the mortality of progressive heart failure in patients with symptomatic left ventricular dysfunction and dyssynchrony.
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In this study, a European consortium of investigators evaluated the ability of an automatic external cardioverter defibrillator (AECD) to detect and treat arrhythmias in the in-hospital setting.
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In guidance that should spell millions of dollars saved for the nations hospitals, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is calling a halt to routine changes of ventilator breathing circuits.