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On February 10, 2005, the CDCs Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended routine meningococcal immunization of all children between ages 11 and 12, with catch up immunization targeted to teens entering high school and college freshmen living in dormitories.
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The exuberant rainfall in the southwestern United States this year has led to the greening of the deserts, highlighted by spectacular displays of wildflowers. But it may not be just the plant life that has benefited. A number of human pathogens may find the conditions just right.
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The FDA has asked Pfizer to withdraw valdecoxib (Bextra) from the market due to safety concerns.
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A new therapeutic agent has been approved for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration.
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Screening for bipolar disorder in primary care settings can aid in its diagnosis.
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In patients with vascular disease or diabetes mellitus, long-term vitamin E supplementation does not prevent cancer or major cardiovascular events and may increase the risk for heart failure.
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The 12-lead ECG in the Figure was obtained from a 69-year-old woman with a history of a previous large myocardial infarction. She was aware of an extra beating of her heart, but was otherwise asymptomatic at the time this tracing was recorded. How would you interpret this tracing in view of this presentation, her prior history, and the knowledge that the patient was known to have complete right bundle branch block on prior ECG?
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The management of neuropathic pain (NPP) presents a challenge to clinicians of all specialties, since disorders associated with NPP span the gamut of medical disciplines.
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Insomnia is associated with an increased risk of falls in nursing home residents. The use of hypnotics is not.