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Marcolina S. What's the buzz? Honey for topical wound dressings. Altern Med Alert 2003;6(3):30-33.
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Herb-drug interactions: How to identify one and what to do. Altern Med Alert 2003;6(3 suppl):S1-S2.
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Barrett E-P. St. John's wort for the treatment of depression: An update. Altern Med Alert 2003;6(3):25-30.
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La Puma J. Vitamin A and fracture risk. Altern Med Alert 2003;6(3):36.
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FDA Issues Black Box Warning Based on WHI Study; ALLHAT: Thiazide for Hypertension Treatment; Candesartan Effective Against Migraines; Cough! No Cold Relief from Echinacea; COX-2 Inhibitors and GI Benefits Could Be Overrated; FDA Actions;
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This article reviews multiple aspects of heart failure, providing direction for workup and management of heart failure patients. All recommendations follow current published guidelines. Unresolved and controversial issues are reviewed, and future therapies are proposed.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published Smallpox Vaccination and Adverse ReactionsGuidance for Clinicians in the Jan. 24th edition of Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
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Synopsis: Death due to cardiac structural complications is rare in young Marfans patients followed carefully on medical therapy, but arrhythmogenic sudden death occurs and is more common in those with LV dilatation.
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Synopsis: Amiodarone is superior to placebo for cardioversion of AF when measured at 24 hours after drug administration.