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A Little Tippling May Be Good for What Ales You
Moderate alcohol consumption is associated with a decreased incidence of diabetes mellitus and a decrease in heart disease in persons with diabetes. -
Can We Reassure Elderly Men with Normal PSA Levels?
Normal PSA levels in elderly men should not be cause for reassurance that cancer does not exist. A rise in PSA level at any range should be a cause for concern about cancer. -
Patient Handout: Preventing Low Back Pain
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Full July 2004 Issue in PDF
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Clinical Briefs
Greenfield RH. Oral vitamin C. Altern Med Alert 2004;7(7):84. -
Green Tea and Breast and Prostate Cancer Chemoprevention
Krochmal R, Hardy ML. Green tea and breast and prostate cancer chemoprevention. Altern Med Alert 2004;7(7):78-83. -
Efficacy of Acupuncture for Treating Back Pain
Kim YH. Efficacy of acupuncture for treating back pain. Altern Med Alert 2004;7(7):73-78. -
Full February 23, 2004, Issue in PDF
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Trauma Reports Supplement: Evaluation and Management of Blunt and Penetrating Thoracic Trauma
Trauma to the thoracic cavity is responsible for approximately 10-25% of all trauma-related deaths, with the majority of these deaths occurring after arrival at the emergency department. The mortality for isolated chest injury is relatively low (less than 5%); however, with multiple organ system involvement, the mortality approaches 30%. This article dissects the critical aspects of thoracic trauma and highlights acute care management strategies. -
Full February 9, 2004, Issue in PDF