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Among veterans with risk factors for hepatitis C, a screening program yields results of limited value. The number needed to screen to yield a treatable case of hepatitis C was 451, but the number needed to screen for a successful outcome was more than 4000.
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Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common cause of death in America, and diabetics suffer a disproportionate burden of risk from cardiovascular disease.
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12-lead ECG and lead II rhythm strip obtained from a 72-year-old man with hypertension, ESRD, and heart failure. Which one lead is of most concern to you?
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FDA drug approval to change? Urinary incontinence in women; how metabolism of certain drugs can be predicted by genetic analysis; bowel preps may compromise renal function especially in the elderly according to a new study; FDA Actions.
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Kim YH. Health benefits of Tai Chi. 2008;11:53-56.
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Greenfield RH. “When in China…” – Berberine and diabetes. 2008;11:57-58.
Greenfield RH. Ouch! Priorities and acute pancreatitis. 2008;11:58-59.
Greenfield RH. Stress, childhood illness and immunity. 2008;11:59-60.
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Bongaard B. Using acupuncture for headache treatment: Getting the point! 2008;11:49-52.
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The proton pump inhibitor rabeprazole is said to provide rapid acid inhibition, but clinical implications of this have been uncertain. This study shows that a single dose of rabeprazole 20 mg administered 5 hours before therapeutic dosing of aspirin significantly decreases gastroduodenal damage.
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Mild TBI may be associated with brain microhemorrhages and white matter disruption, even with mild or absent symptoms of a postconcussion syndrome.
