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Use of risedronate in women 80 years and older reduced the incidence of vertebral fractures and was well tolerated.
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The rhythm strip shown in the figure was obtained from an elderly woman with a history of cardiomyopathy. She has a known history of bundle branch block (ie, RBBB). How would you interpret the rhythm?
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There is little disagreement about the merit of treating frank hypothyroidism. Because of conflicting data, much less consensus exists about whether subclinical hypothyroidism (ie, elevated TSH levels with normal T4) should be treated. Since thyroid disorders increase with age, a population of advanced years is an appropriate group in which to evaluate this issue further.
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A new agent has received expedited FDA approval for the treatment of relapsing multiple sclerosis.
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Atenolol is unsuitable as a first-line drug in hypertension.