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Full May 15, 2005, Issue in PDF
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Vitamin E — Good or Bad?
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. -
The Bipolar Express Makes a Stop at Primary Care
Screening for bipolar disorder in primary care settings can aid in its diagnosis. -
Pharmacology Update: Pegaptanib Sodium Injection (Macugen®)
A new therapeutic agent has been approved for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration. -
Pharmacology Watch: The FDA Pulls Another COX-2 Inhibitor Off the Market
The FDA has asked Pfizer to withdraw valdecoxib (Bextra) from the market due to safety concerns. -
Getting Hip to Screening
Screening for osteoporosis may result in fewer hip fractures. -
FOOD for Thought
NG feeding should be used for dysphagic patients early and PEG feeding reserved for those who do not tolerate NG feeding or who require long-term tube feeding. -
A New Way to Reduce Both Postprandial Glucose and Oxidative Stress!
Pramlintide reduces postprandial glucose excursions and oxidative stress in type 1 diabetes when given with short acting insulin at mealtime. -
Does Practice Make Perfect?
Physicians who have been practicing longer may be at risk for providing less quality care. -
Clinical Briefs
Hip fractures occur 2-4 times more commonly in persons who have sustained a stroke than in an age-matched population.