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Overall, clopidogrel plus aspirin was not significantly more effective than aspirin alone in reducing the rate of myocardial infarction, stroke, or death from cardiovascular disease.
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A new agent with a unique mechanism of action has been approved for the treatment of chronic constipation.
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Kolasinski S. Glucosamine and chondroitin: Update 2006. Altern Med Alert 2006;9(7):73-78.
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Arthritis and exercise. Altern Med Alert 2006;9(suppl 7):S1-S2.
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Greenfield RH. Policosa--no? Altern Med Alert 2006;9(7):83-84
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Udani J, et al. Chromium for Type 2 diabetes mellitus and weight loss. Altern Med Alert 2006;9(7):78-83.
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Prostate cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer in men, both in this country and in Europe. Due to the introduction of the prostate specific antigen blood test (PSA test), the ability to diagnose prostate cancer well before signs or symptoms of the disease develop has been realized. Following its introduction, the PSA was endorsed widely and recommended by many major public health organizations as a useful screening test.
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