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Full December 29, 2004, Issue in PDF
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More ZZZ’s for Those Who Wheeze
Melatonin improved subjective sleep quality in women with mild asthma. -
Beware of Using Fibrates with Statins
Combining a fibrate with a statin increases the risk of rhabdomyolysis by more than 10 times the use of a statin alone. -
Pharmacology Update: Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters Capsules (Omacor)
The FDA has approved a new lipid regulating agentthe ethyl esters of omega-3 fatty acids for the treatment of high triglyceride levels. -
Clinical Briefs
This meta-analysis reviewed trials of antioxidants for prevention of GI cancer. -
A Puff of Prevention is Worth a Pound of ICU Care
Inhaled corticosteroids are the most effective pharmacologic agents in reducing exacerbations in asthmatics. -
Special Feature - LDL: Lower Is Better, but How Low Should We Go?
The newer, more potent, statin drugs are capable of reducing LDL cholesterol safely and tolerably in most patients thus making a target LDL of 50-70 mg/dL a practical goal, but how low is too low? -
Better Diagnosis of Celiac Disease
An NIH Consensus Panel has announced new recommendations for the diagnosis of celiac disease using new serologic testing. -
Clinical Briefs
Peripheral arterial disease may be stratified in severity by the ankle-brachial index, measured by dividing the ankle systolic BP by the brachial systolic BP. -
Coming Clean on Supplements Designated the ‘Dirty Dozen’
Brinker F. Coming clean on supplements designated the 'Dirty Dozen.' Altern Med Alert 2004;7(10):109-119.