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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.
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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.
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A very small group of patients consume a significant portion of outpatient primary care physician time.
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Infliximab, an antibody against tumor necrosis factor, is effective in ulcerative colitis.
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A new drug has been approved for the treatment of children with below average height who are resistant to growth hormone. Mecasermin is a human insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) that is produced by recombinant DNA technology. This protein is marketed by Tercica, Incorporated as Increlex.
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FDA Recommends Approval of Muraglitazar, But May Need To Reconsider; Which Antipsychotics Are More Dangerous?; Should CPOE Undergo Evaluation?; New Treatment for Tennis Elbow; FDA Actions
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Kiefer D. Vitamin D supplementation and bone health. Altern Med Alert 2006;9(2):13-16.
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Shalts E. Homeopathy: A brief overview with examples. Altern Med Alert 2006;9(2):17-24.
