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Recent NSAID use is a risk factor for acute diarrhea, a consideration for general physicians along with GI specialists.
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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.
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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.
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Azelaic acid gel has been approved for the treatment of mild-to-moderate rosacea. This naturally occurring saturated dicarboxylic acid is formulated in an aqueous gel formation for this indication.
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The ECG in the Figure was obtained from a 55-year-old man with a history of heart failure and emphysema. What might his echocardiogram show?
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Warfarin Effectively Prevents Venous Thromboembolism; Vitamin D Reduces
Osteoporotic Fractures; Adefovir Effective for Hepatitis B Treatment;
Ibuprofen/Aspirin Study Revisited; ACE Inhibitors Favored in Cardiovascular Care; Digoxin Dosing and Heart Failure
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McQueen CE. Melissa officinalis (lemon balm) to treat herpes labiablis. Altern Med Alert 2003;6(4):44-47.
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FDA proposes labeling and manufacturing standards for all dietary supplements. Altern Med Alert 2003;6(4 Suppl):S1-S2.
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Greenfield RH. Homeopathic arnica and surgery. Altern Med Alert 2003;6(4):48.
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O'Mathuna DP. Herb-drug interactions. Altern Med Alert 2003;6(4):37-44.
