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How Much Protein Should We Consume?
A high intake of nondairy protein may accelerate renal function decline in women with mild renal insufficiency. -
Are We Failing Our Heart Failure Patients?
Adding continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) to medical therapy in patients who have obstructive sleep apnea and congestive heart failure both improves systolic function and lowers blood pressure. -
The DVT Limbo Rock: How Low Can You Go?
Keeping the INR in the range of 1.5 to 2.0 is safe and effective. -
Pharmacology Update: Enfuvirtide (Fuzeon — Roche Pharmaceuticals)
The FDA recently approved a new class of antiretroviral drug for treatment of patients with resistant HIV infections. -
Rheumatoid Arthritis: A New CAD Risk Factor
Rheumatoid arthritis should be recognized as a marker of increased risk for myocardial infarction. -
Full April 29, 2003 Issue in PDF
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Diabetic Neuropathy
This study shows that intravenous amantadine is beneficial in reducing the pain of painful peripheral neuropathy, with an effect sustained for at least 1 week after an infusion. -
Drug Treatments to Prevent Breast Cancer
Only tamoxifen has enough evidence to be recommend for the prevention of breast cancer, and its use is limited to very high-risk women with a low risk of side effects. -
Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs as a Risk Factor for Acute Diarrhea: A Case Crossover Study
Recent NSAID use is a risk factor for acute diarrhea, a consideration for general physicians along with GI specialists. -
Full April 15, 2003 Issue in PDF