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Rare cases of fatal toxic shock syndrome associated with Clostridium sordellii have been reported; clinicians are urged to be aware of warning signals.
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eventy-six patients with diabetic foot osteomyelitis underwent surgical bone biopsy for culture had bone culture results compared to swab culture results.
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Among residents of Olmsted County, Minnesota, MGUS was found in 3.2 percent of persons 50 years of age or older and 5.3 percent of persons 70 years of age or older.
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Elderly men with optimistic dispositions had a lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease when followed over a 15-year period.
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Use of anticholinergic drugs is associated with mild cognitive impairment.
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In contrast to the findings from a recent esomeprazole study, these authors show that on-demand therapy with rabeprazole is a good alternative to continuous treatment.
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A new national survey showed people of all ages increasingly using the Internet for initial health information, but physicians remain the most trusted source to validate their findings.
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Increased fruit and vegetable intake, at least 5 servings per day, is associated with a reduced risk of stroke.
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Glycemic variability may be an independent cause of diabetic complications. Wide fluctuations of blood glucose may not be detected by HbA1c measurement.