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Frequent Fliers
A very small group of patients consume a significant portion of outpatient primary care physician time. -
Lamotrigine for Migraine with Aura
The strong correlation between reduction of aura symptoms and migraine attacks stresses the potential role of aura-like events and possibly cortical spreading depression as a trigger for trigeminal vascular activation, and subsequently the development of migraine headaches. -
Is it Better to Prescribe a Cyclooxygenase-2 Inhibitor or Conventional NSAIDs to Prevent Adverse Gastrointestinal Events?
Cyclooxygenase 2 (COX 2) inhibitors may not be as safe as previously thought. These agents have a considerable risk of adverse gastrointestinal events. The concurrent use of ulcer-healing drugs appears to decrease this risk. -
Full January 15, 2006 Issue in PDF
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ECG Review: Abnormal ECG in a 35-Year-Old Man
The ECG in the Figure was obtained from a 35-year-old man. Is it abnormal? What do you want to know -
Clinical Briefs By Louis Kuritzky, MD
Risk of Death in Elderly Users of Conventional vs Atypical Antipsychotic Medications; Beta-Blockers to Prevent Gastroesophageal Varices in Cirrhosis Patients; Effects of Protein, Monounsaturated Fat, and Carbohydrate Intake on Blood Pressure and Serum Lipids -
Clinical Briefs
Greenfield RH. Short but sweetchocolate and CVD. Altern Med Alert 2006;9(2):24. -
Homeopathy: A Brief Overview with Examples
Shalts E. Homeopathy: A brief overview with examples. Altern Med Alert 2006;9(2):17-24. -
Vitamin D Supplementation and Bone Health
Kiefer D. Vitamin D supplementation and bone health. Altern Med Alert 2006;9(2):13-16. -
Full February 2006 issue in PDF