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Part I of this two-part series on bites and stings covered the diagnosis and management of mammalian bites and insect stings. Part II will examine the management of snake and reptile bites as well as bites and stings from marine animals.
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In this paper, health effects of secondhand smoke exposure are examined in both children and adults. A brief overview of methods used to screen for secondhand smoke exposure is given. Among the complications discussed are those of cardiovascular, pulmonary, and neurological systems.
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The FDA has asked Pfizer to withdraw valdecoxib (Bextra) from the market due to safety concerns.
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Conjugated equine estrogen alone and CEE + MPA increased the risk of urinary incontinence among continent women and worsened the characteristics of urinary incontinence among symptomatic women after 1 year.
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A meta-analysis of 19 clinical trials found that vitamin E intake greater than the recommended 400 IU/day found a statistically significant relationship between increased dosage and all-cause mortality when compared to both controls and lower doses.
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In women, obstructive sleep apnea appears to be associated with idiopathic edema, even after controlling for obesity.
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This study provides evidence of a direct relationship between periodontal microbiology and subclinical atherosclerosis. This relationship exists independent of C-reactive protein.
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