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Makani H, et al. Antihypertensive efficacy of angiotensin receptor blockers as monotherapy as evaluated by ambulatory blood pressure monitoring: A meta-analysis.
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HIV may be acquired either vertically or horizontally. Vertical, or perinatal, transmission occurs when the virus is transmitted from mother to child in utero, during labor and delivery, or through breastfeeding. Horizontal transmission occurs when the virus is acquired behaviorally through the exchange of bodily fluids, typically through sexual contact or needle sharing.
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Administration of aspirin before surgery and throughout the early postsurgical period had no significant effect on the rate of composite of death or nonfatal myocardial infarction but did increase the risk of major bleeding.
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In a study of vulnerable elderly population at risk for disability, a structured, moderate-intensity physical activity program compared with a health education program significantly reduced major mobility disability.
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Severe obstructive sleep apnea is associated with a 30% increase in risk of incident diabetes, controlling for multiple relevant confounders.
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The FDA has approved the first free fatty acid form of omega-3. Previous formulations have been ethyl esters of omega-3-acids. The omega-3-carboxylic acid is a fish oil-derived mixture of 50-60% eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and 15-25% docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) along with other potentially active omega-3 fatty acids. It is marketed by AstraZeneca as Epanova.
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Pain and Fall Risk Assessment in Cognitively Impaired Nursing Home Residents; PSA Screening: Maybe You Saw the Movie NeverEnding Story?; Screening for Lung Cancer in Asbestos Workers
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Interpret the ECG in the Figure obtained from a patient with new-onset chest pain. Localize the area(s) of acute infarction. Which coronary artery is likely to be acutely occluded?
