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Only tamoxifen has enough evidence to be recommend for the prevention of breast cancer, and its use is limited to very high-risk women with a low risk of side effects.
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Recent NSAID use is a risk factor for acute diarrhea, a consideration for general physicians along with GI specialists.
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Effect of Ibuprofen on Cardioprotective Effect of Aspirin; Relapse Prevention with Antidepressant Drug Treatment in Depressive Disorders; Incidence and Preventability of Adverse Drug Events Among Older Persons in the Ambulatory Setting
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Noroviruses are the most common cause of gastroenteritis in the United States, accounting for approximately 23 million cases annually.
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Warfarin Effectively Prevents Venous Thromboembolism; Vitamin D Reduces
Osteoporotic Fractures; Adefovir Effective for Hepatitis B Treatment;
Ibuprofen/Aspirin Study Revisited; ACE Inhibitors Favored in Cardiovascular Care; Digoxin Dosing and Heart Failure
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The ECG in the Figure was obtained from a 55-year-old man with a history of heart failure and emphysema. What might his echocardiogram show?
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Azelaic acid gel has been approved for the treatment of mild-to-moderate rosacea. This naturally occurring saturated dicarboxylic acid is formulated in an aqueous gel formation for this indication.
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Use of Hip Protectors in Nursing Homes; Disclosing Unanticipated Outcomes and Medical Errors; Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation to Treat Respiratory Failure Resulting from Exacerbations of COPD; Effect of Ibuprofen on Cardioprotective Effect of Aspirin; Antidepressant Drug Treatment in Depressive Disorders; Adverse Drug Events Among the Elderly in the Ambulatory Setting
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What is your approach when it comes to oral contraceptives and women who smoke? What is your facilitys standard practice for informing patients on Pap test results?
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While the oral contraceptive (OC) Yasmin has been the focus of interest in the United States for its potential in treating premenstrual syndrome, its safety has been questioned by Dutch medical officials, who are calling for more epidemiological data on the potential risk for venous thrombosis.