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PPIs and clopidogrel — Bad combination
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FDA Actions
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Red yeast rice and LDL
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Length of androgen-deprivation therapy
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Pharmacology Watch - Full August 1, 2009 Issue in PDF
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Comparison of antihypertensive classes
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Alternative Medicine Alert - Full July 1, 2009 Issue in PDF
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Itchy and Scratchy: Wool and Fibromyalgia
This brief pilot intervention trial grew out of data suggesting that symptoms of fibromyalgia are often worse during cold weather, and that the skin temperature associated directly with specific trigger points may be lower than in healthy subjects. -
Omega-3 Fatty Acid Adds Little Benefit to Resistance Training for Older Adults
A randomized, double-blind study found that alpha-linolenic acid (an omega-3 fatty acid) supplementation provided few additional benefits for older adults participating in a 12-week resistance-training program. -
Tea Time Down Under: HIV
In-depth laboratory analysis suggests that human semen (SE) contains a peptide that enhances HIV infectivity, but the green tea polyphenol epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) inhibits the increased infectivity associated with the peptide. This raises the possibility that topical intravaginal EGCG could be a useful adjunct in controlling the spread of HIV infection.