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A United Kingdom survey of sudden arrhythmic death syndrome in 32 victims aged 4-64 with normal hearts at autopsy and a negative toxicologic screening test evaluated first-degree relatives of these victims.
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Although beta-blockers are known to reduce the sensitivity of exercise and dobutamine sestamibi SPECT imaging for the detection of coronary artery disease, little is known about their effects on vasodilator stress scintigraphy. Thus, Taillefer and colleagues studied 21 patients with catheter proven coronary artery disease during 3 different treatments on different days assigned in a random fashion.
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Graded activity can return a patient to full employment faster than usual care.
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Data supporting associations of subclinical thyroid disease with symptoms or adverse clinical outcomes or benefits of treatment are few.
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Kiefer D. Echinacea: An update on the popular cold cure. Altern Med Alert 2004;7(4):41-44.
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O'Mathuna DP. Melatonin for jet lag. Altern Med Alert 2004;7(4):44-47.
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In this second part of our two-part series, the SCMARTI (Selection of Cephalosporins, Macrolides, and AFQs for Respiratory Tract Infections) Consensus Panel presents recommendations for antimicrobial therapy in acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, along with a comprehensive treatment table to guide therapy in the emergency department and outpatient setting.
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Patients are desperately looking for weight loss plans that do not involve consuming fewer calories or burning more of them. Perhaps they should be told about the relationship between sleep, weight, and
appetite.