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Adding gabapentin to valacyclovir early in the treatment of acute herpes zoster may reduce the incidence of postherpetic neuralgia.
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The FDA has approved a second three-drug fixed combination for the treatment of HIV-1 infections. This combination contains two nucleoside analog HIV-1 reverse transcriptase inhibitors (emtricitabine and tenofovir) and a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI; rilpivirine).
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A randomized, controlled trial of persons with new onset common cold showed modest effects of placebo on duration and severity of the cold symptoms, but greater effects among the patients who believe in the benefits of echinacea, whether receiving the supplement or placebo.
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Interpret the rhythm strip shown above. Does it represent complete (3rd degree) AV Block? How would you proceed clinically?
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The use of aspirin for the primary prevention of cardiovascular (CV) disease remains controversial.
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Screening for lung cancer by means of chest X-ray (CXR) does not reduce mortality, even with the addition of sputum cytology.
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A brief amount of face-to-face and telephone counseling helps seniors sleep better without prescription medications. Direct counseling is superior to giving reading materials.
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Greater daily activity energy expenditure appears to reduce the incidence of cognitive impairment in a dose-response manner.
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In postmenopausal women, constipation is associated with having major risk factors for cardiovascular disease and increased cardiovascular risk.