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Could that Persistent Cough Be Pertussis? Don't Rely on the Whoop
A systematic review shows that the three classical symptoms of paroxysmal cough, post-tussive emesis, and inspiratory whoop are helpful for the diagnosis, but cannot be relied upon to rule in or rule out pertussis as the cause of a chronic cough. -
Is Statin Therapy Ever Indicated in Young Adults?
Initiating treatment for hypercholesterolemia at age 30 years instead of age 60 years might very well prevent not just 30% of the CAD events as occurred in the 5-year statin trials, but perhaps as many as 60% of the CAD events lifetime. -
Internal Medicine Alert - Full October 29, 2010 Issue in PDF
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What's Best for the Breast?
In a very large Norwegian study, use of screening mammography was associated with a reduction in the rate of death from breast cancer, but the screening itself accounted for only about a third of the total reduction in death rate. -
Pharmacology Watch
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Bell's palsy: Corticosteroids and/or antivirals?
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FDA Actions
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Rasagiline and Parkinson's disease
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CDC issues new vaccine recommendations
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Use of SSRIs during pregnancy