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The FDA has approved a new antimicrobial agent from the carbapenem class. Carbapenems are broad spectrum, beta lactam, antimicrobial agents.
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Exceptional attention has been paid to the recent publication of the COURAGE Trial (April 2007) regarding the efficacy of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in stable coronary disease patients.
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Use of statins is associated with reduced rate of deterioration of lung function with aging, though the effect is reduced in those who continue to smoke.
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It has been demonstrated that women with metabolic syndrome (MBS) have a higher prevalence of sexual dysfunction.
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Diastolic blood pressures as low as 55mm Hg in the elderly were not found to be harmful when treating systolic hypertension; however, for those with known coronary heart disease, a minimum value of 70mm Hg is advised.
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Coronary events occurred more commonly in patients who had experienced negative aspects of close relationships.
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Overweight employees who are paid to lose weight will do so in proportion to how much and how soon they are paid.
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The 12-lead ECG and lead II rhythm strip seen in the Figure was obtained from an unfortunate middle-aged dialysis patient with a dilated cardiomyopathy. He had missed his last dialysis treatment.