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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in the community was the cause of the majority of skin and soft tissue infections, and was predominantly of one strain different from MRSA of hospital origin.
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Oral appliances are effective in the treatment of snoring and mild-to-moderate sleep apnea.
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The absorption of thyroxine is strongly influenced by stomach acidity, according to new study.
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Current tools to assist in smoking cessation are successful in only a minority of persons; Prehypertension (pHTN evolves into frank hypertension (HTN) in most individuals; and the treatment of hypothyroidism with levothyroxine is generally straightforward.
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The medical management of alcohol dependence is highly effective if done intensively.
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Other than weight loss and head of bed elevation, this study found little justification for most of the lifestyle modifications ordinarily recommended for GERD management.
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Based on initial assessment of three non-continuous rhythm strips, a 70-year-old man was diagnosed as having sick sinus syndrome (SSS) with marked sinus bradycardia.
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The FDA has approved the first transdermal patch for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
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Overall, clopidogrel plus aspirin was not significantly more effective than aspirin alone in reducing the rate of myocardial infarction, stroke, or death from cardiovascular disease.
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A new agent with a unique mechanism of action has been approved for the treatment of chronic constipation.