Neurology
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Full August 2006 Issue in PDF
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Clinical Briefs in Primary Care supplement
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Special Feature: Update on COPD Exacerbations: Part I — Overview and Patient Assessment
Exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are an important cause of morbidity and mortality, and have substantial economic consequences. -
How Common is Pulmonary Embolism in Patients with COPD Exacerbations?
In this study from the University Hospital A Calmette in Lille, France, patients with known COPD who were admitted because of acute respiratory deterioration were evaluated for inclusion in a prospective investigation of the prevalence and risk factors for pulmonary thromboembolism (PE) in this setting. -
Pharmacology Watch: The Safety of Long-Acting Beta Agonist Inhalers
Treating Chronic Primary Insomnia; New Breakthrough in Smoking Cessation?; FDA Actions -
Fluid Management Strategies in ARDS
Proper fluid management of patients with acute lung injury (ALI) or the acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is important. Although the pulmonary edema in ARDS patients is not due to increased hydrostatic pressures, it is believed that there is more fluid leakage at higher pressures. -
Pharmacology Watch
What is the role of raloxifene for the treatment of osteoporosis and breast cancer prevention? Raloxifene is a selective estrogen-receptor modulator similar to tamoxifen. -
Full September 1, 2006 Issue in PDF
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Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement
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Testicular Cancer
Testicular cancer is one of the most common cancers that affects men in their third and fourth decade of life; however, in absolute numbers, it is relatively uncommon.