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The WHI Results on Urinary Incontinence
Conjugated equine estrogen alone and CEE + MPA increased the risk of urinary incontinence among continent women and worsened the characteristics of urinary incontinence among symptomatic women after 1 year. -
High-Dose Vitamin E Increases All-Cause Mortality
A meta-analysis of 19 clinical trials found that vitamin E intake greater than the recommended 400 IU/day found a statistically significant relationship between increased dosage and all-cause mortality when compared to both controls and lower doses. -
Idiopathic Edema and Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Women
In women, obstructive sleep apnea appears to be associated with idiopathic edema, even after controlling for obesity. -
Does Periodontal Inflammation Produce CAD?
This study provides evidence of a direct relationship between periodontal microbiology and subclinical atherosclerosis. This relationship exists independent of C-reactive protein. -
Full April 18, 2005
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Full April 15, 2005, Issue in PDF
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Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement
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Pharmacology Watch: Preparing for the Possibility of a Bird Flu Pandemic
The possibility of a bird flu pandemic has health officials worldwide in a high state of alert. -
ECG Review: When to Pace Sick Sinus?
The non-continuous lead II rhythm strips shown in the Figure were obtained from an asymptomatic 76-year-old woman. Are these rhythms diagnostic (or at least consistent) with sick sinus syndrome? Is permanent pacemaker implantation indicated? On what does your answer depend? -
Clinical Briefs
Although all strokes are potentially debilitating, intracerebral hemorrhage is often the most disabling.