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A medical research unit in the United Kingdom analyzed 18 different strategies for managing patients with suspected DVT.
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The SPARCL study showed that 80 mg per day of atorvastatin reduced the overall incidence of recurrent stroke, and a meta-analysis of several large studies of ACE inhibitors showed a reduction in all stroke types, as well as a reduction in overall cardiovascular mortality.
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Febuxostat Compared with Allopurinol in Patients with Hyperuricemia and Gout; Prognostic Value of Serial B-Type Natriuretic Peptide Testing During Follow-up of Patients with Unstable Coronary Artery Disease; Dietary Fiber Intake and Risk of Colorectal Cancer
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Acid suppression, particularly with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) is correlated with an increased risk of community-acquired Clostridium difficile colitis.
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Metabolic syndrome is common and is associated with an increased risk for CVD and T2DM in both sexes.
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Tretinoin solution helps heal diabetic foot ulcers.
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The FDA has approved a cfc-free levalbuterol aerosol inhaler for the treatment of asthma. Levalbuterol is the active isomer of albuterol and has been available in a nebulized solution for many years. This new formulation is marketed by Sepracor as Xopenex HFA.
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A 6-year retrospective study shows that 45% of Medicare patients with state-funded drug benefits who initiate a medication for osteoporosis do not continue to take it as prescribed one year later and 52% are no longer compliant 5-years later.
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In preparing for a counseling session on contraceptives, you decide to review labeling for a number of birth control pills. How can you be sure you have the most up-to-date information in your files?
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There are several reasons the IUD tops the list. IUDs are effective, safe, convenient, cost effective, and fully reversible.