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The Changing Heart Rate May Hold the Key to Life
In people without known cardiovascular disease, an increase in resting heart rate with age was associated with an increased risk of death. -
Massage — With Your Genes On
Through a small but exquisite study, the authors of this investigatory intervention trial provide a plausible subcellular explanation for massage therapy's purported benefits on injured muscle using muscle biopsy and subsequent gene profiling. The application of similar study techniques might be expected in future studies of other CAM therapies directed against pain. -
Alternative Medicine Alert - Full March 2012 Issue in PDF
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Probiotics for Diarrhea or Eczema: Updates
Evidence for the use of probiotics in a variety of medical conditions continues to accumulate. -
Diabetes: Insights and Outlook in PDF
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Physician Protect Thyself (and Your Patients and Coworkers)!
The advisory committee on immunization practices (ACIP) of the CDC has updated their recommendations for immunization of health care providers (HCP) against communicable infectious diseases. -
Clinical Briefs By Louis Kuritzky, MD
Between statin head-to-head trials are uncommon. -
Internal Medicine Alert - Full January 29, 2012 Issue in PDF
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Early Referral of the Chronic Kidney Disease Patient is Good Practice
A meta-analysis demonstrates that earlier nephrologist referral leads to reduced mortality and hospitalization as well as better preparation and dialysis access placement. -
Daytime Sleepiness as a Stroke and Cardiac Risk Factor
Excessive daytime sleepiness appears to be an important risk factor for stroke. It is unknown whether this is related to obstructive sleep apnea or other mechanisms.