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This study provides evidence of a direct relationship between periodontal microbiology and subclinical atherosclerosis. This relationship exists independent of C-reactive protein.
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The possibility of a bird flu pandemic has health officials worldwide in a high state of alert.
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The non-continuous lead II rhythm strips shown in the Figure were obtained from an asymptomatic 76-year-old woman. Are these rhythms diagnostic (or at least consistent) with sick sinus syndrome? Is permanent pacemaker implantation indicated? On what does your answer depend?
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Although all strokes are potentially debilitating, intracerebral hemorrhage is often the most disabling.
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Amgen has received approval to market palifermin. The drug is approved to decrease the incidence and duration of severe oral mucositis in patients with hematologic malignancies undergoing chemotherapy, with or without radiation, followed by a bone marrow transplant.
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Use of risedronate in women 80 years and older reduced the incidence of vertebral fractures and was well tolerated.
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The rhythm strip shown in the figure was obtained from an elderly woman with a history of cardiomyopathy. She has a known history of bundle branch block (ie, RBBB). How would you interpret the rhythm?
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There is little disagreement about the merit of treating frank hypothyroidism. Because of conflicting data, much less consensus exists about whether subclinical hypothyroidism (ie, elevated TSH levels with normal T4) should be treated. Since thyroid disorders increase with age, a population of advanced years is an appropriate group in which to evaluate this issue further.
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A new agent has received expedited FDA approval for the treatment of relapsing multiple sclerosis.