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Red yeast rice and LDL
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Length of androgen-deprivation therapy
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Pharmacology Watch - Full August 1, 2009 Issue in PDF
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Comparison of antihypertensive classes
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Pharmacology Watch - Full July 1, 2009 Issue in PDF
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FDA Actions
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New guidelines for persistent pain in elderly
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Tamsulosin increases cataract complications
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Emergency Medicine Reports - Full July 6, 2009 Issue in PDF
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Management of the Drowned Patient
The drowned patient represents a unique and difficult challenge. A wide range of physiologic insults may occur, making each management decision critical. This review describes the epidemiology, pathophysiology, critical actions, and prognostic factors the emergency physician must know to provide the best care for the drowned patient.