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Osteoporosis is a common disease that causes significant morbidity and mortality. Its prevalence and costs to society are huge and its incidence is rising as the population ages. Osteoporosis affects people of all races and socioeconomic groups, and the prevalence in men is not far behind that of women, yet it remains underdiagnosed and undertreated.
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Asthma is the most common chronic pediatric respiratory disease and remains one of the most common reasons children in the United States require hospitalization. Acute exacerbations of asthma can be life-threatening. While most of these acute exacerbations can be managed successfully in the office or in the emergency department, a few children with severe exacerbations may require admission to the intensive care unit.
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Given the high prevalence of MVP in the general population, a true association with SCA risk has been controversial.
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Evidence-based updates in primary care medicine By Louis Kuritzky, MD
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Overnight observation in the hospital after PCI remains the standard of care in the United States. However, because of the low complication rates, there has been a move toward same-day discharge in some countries.
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Medications for Risk Reduction of Breast Cancer in Women
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Evidence-based updates in primary care medicine By Louis Kuritzky, MD
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Rehabilitation is a critical component of stroke treatment, as most stroke survivors are left with significant neurological impairments and other sequelae, such as spasticity and pain.