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Episodes of severe sepsis in older adults is associated with worsening cognition and functional status.
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In a Phase I/II open-label study of patients with multiple sclerosis and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, mesenchymal stem cell transplantation was found to be safe and induced an early immunonologic response.
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The ECG above was obtained from a slender and previously healthy 27-year-old woman having atypical chest discomfort. Is there evidence of chamber enlargement?
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The prophylactic use of aspirin (asa) provides risk reduction when used for secondary prophylaxis.
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The FDA has approved the first oral medication for the treatment of patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis.
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The introduction of acellular pertussis vaccines represented an important advance in public health, but developing a vaccine is not synonymous with protecting a population.
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Three 8-oz glasses of fat-free milk per day provided significant relief to patients with functional constipation.
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Microbicide research is moving forward with two new developments: the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track approval designation for 1% tenofovir gel, which will facilitate the development and expedite the review of the drug.
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Your next patient tells you she would like to use oral contraceptives (OCs) for birth control, but she says a family member told her using pills would affect her long-term fertility. What information do you provide her regarding OCs?
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Increases in cardiac volume in the non-pregnant state increase BNP, but little is known about pregnancy and BNP levels.