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Full May 14, 2007 Issue in PDF
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Evaluation of the Acutely Injured Knee in the ED: Diagnosis and Treatment. Part II.
While fractures can be serious and limb-threatening, they are not the most common knee condition seen in the emergency department. Soft-tissue injuries or conditions constitute the majority of disorders that present with knee pain. -
Full May 1, 2007 Issue in PDF
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Supplement: Relaxation Techniques
Left unchecked, stress can have significant effects on your overall health and well-being. Stress can impair your immune system, making you more susceptible to infections, and can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease. -
Kava: Piper methysticum
Lee R. Kava: Piper methysticum. Altern Med Alert 2007;10(5):49-55. -
Clinical Briefs With Comments from Russell H. Greenfield, MD
Greenfield RH. Tai gee! Immune augmentation and tai chi. Altern Med Alert 2007;10(5):59-60. -
Nonpharmacologic Management of Migraines
Marcolina ST. Nonpharmacologic management of migraine. Altern Med Alert 2007;10(5):55-58. -
Full April 30, 2007 Issue in PDF
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Evaluation of the Acutely Injured Knee in the ED: Diagnosis and Treatment: Part I
Often, the emergency department (ED) evaluation of a painful knee is a quick x-ray followed by discharge with the limb placed a knee immobilizer, the patient walking with crutches, a prescription for analgesics, and a referral to see an orthopedist next week. -
Patent Foramen Ovale and the Risk of Stroke
Compared with a lower dose, intensive treatment with atorvastatin in patients with stable coronary disease significantly reduces hospitalizations for HF.