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New Guidelines for the Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation
The updated practice guidelines for the treatment of atrial fibrillation include information on the newer treatments for rhythm control, treatment options to reduce atrial fibrillation complications, and updated anticoagulant management for thromboprophylaxis. -
Stroke Prevention by Screening for Atrial Fibrillation
Stepwise risk factor-stratified screening in an elderly population using a handheld ECG device detected a significant number of patients with silent paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. -
Risk of Bleeding with Warfarin Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation
The authors conclude that in a large cohort of older patients with atrial fibrillation, hemorrhage is common during both the first 30 days and subsequent months of warfarin therapy, and is related to risk factors in the CHADS2 score and also to age. -
Daily Coffee Consumption: A New Frontier in Diabetes Prevention!
Regardless of the caffeine status, coffee intake was associated with reduced risk of type 2 diabetes while sugar-sweetened beverages were associated with a higher risk. -
Treating the Irritable Bowel Syndrome: What Really Works?
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Effect of Lung-Volume Reduction Surgery in Patients with Severe Emphysema
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An Expensive Way to Evaluate Cardiovascular Risks!
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Alcohol Consumption and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease in Diabetic Patients
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Balsalazide Disodium Capsules (Colazal — Salix Pharmaceuticals)
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Clinical Briefs - By Louis Kuritzky, MD