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In a study of vulnerable elderly population at risk for disability, a structured, moderate-intensity physical activity program compared with a health education program significantly reduced major mobility disability.
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Administration of aspirin before surgery and throughout the early postsurgical period had no significant effect on the rate of composite of death or nonfatal myocardial infarction but did increase the risk of major bleeding.
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In a study of primary care patients, primary nonadherence was found to be common and may be improved by eliminating cost barriers as well as more frequent physician visits.
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The authors concluded that more than one of five simple risk factors for death would be an indication to explore advanced therapies in systolic HF patients < 80 years of age.
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The simultaneously recorded 2-lead rhythm strip in the Figure was obtained from a young adult feeling skips. What is the rhythm? Is there intermittent AV block?
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The FDA has approved a second pollen extract as immunotherapy to treat grass pollen-induced allergic rhinitis
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Sixty-one patients with type 2 diabetes discontinued their prescribed antihyperglycemic agents and underwent 4 weeks of intensive insulin therapy. A total of 56% of patients demonstrated a reduction in glycemic variability and improvement in beta-cell function.
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These are stressful times, or at least there are times when many patients feel ill-equipped to manage their stressors whether it is the economy, jobs, inclement weather, their own health or the health of loved ones, or even the health of pets.