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The metabolic syndrome (tms), also known as the deadly quartet, Reavens syndrome, the insulin resistance syndrome, etc, has attracted considerable attention over the past few years, as it has been suspected that individuals with TMS are at increased risk for vascular disease, as well as the development of type 2 diabetes.
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Stroke Reduction in Older Hypertensives with Abnormal Nocturnal Blood Pressure Dipping; Primary Prevention of Hypertension; Effect of Aggressive Screening and Treatment on Prostate Cancer Mortality; Diuretics, Mortality, and Nonrecovery of Renal Function in Acute Renal Failure; Nut and Peanut Butter Consumption and Risk of DM-2 in Women; Optimal Diets for Prevention of CHD
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The FDA has mandated a Black Box warning for all estrogen and estrogen/progestin products for use by postmenopausal women. The new warnings are based on analysis of data from the Womens Health Initiative (WHI) study that was published July 2002.
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Synopsis: DDDR pacing using a right ventricular lead in patients without an indication for antibradycardia pacing is detrimental.
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La Puma J. Dietary strategies for CHD prevention. Altern Med Alert 2003;6(2):22-23.
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O'Mathuna DP. Testosterone and andropause. Altern Med Alert 2003;6(2):19-22.
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Marcolina ST. Apitherapy: What's the buzz? Bee venom therapy for arthritis and multiple sclerosis. Altern Med Alert 2003;6(2):13-16.
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The vast majority of Americans using complementary therapies are those seeking relief from some kind of pain: arthritis, chronic back pain, and musculoskeletal pain. Arthritis pain alone has driven more Americans to seek complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies than any other single affliction.
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La Puma J. Treatment and management of pediatric obesity. Altern Med Alert 2003;6(2):23.
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Udani J, Spar M. Green tea for weight loss. Altern Med Alert 2003;6(2):16-19.