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Do long-acting beta agonist inhalers increase the severity of asthma? Yes, according to the results from a large meta-analysis recently published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement
Full August 1, 2006 Issue in PDF
Risk of Death and AMI in Apparently Healthy Subjects with Ventricular Arrhythmias
Apparently healthy, middle-aged and older subjects with frequent PVCs have a poor prognosis and should be considered to be high-risk subjects who require strict risk factor modification and primary prevention.The Pressure of Air Travel: Headaches on the Plane
Barotrauma to the paranasal sinuses may cause sudden and severe headache during airplane travel.Many Factors are Responsible for Treatment Outcome in Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis
The number of previous acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis (AECBs) and the baseline FEV1 level are potent prognostic factors of the short and long-term outcomes of AECB.Full July 29, 2006 Issue in PDF
Hepatitis C: A Scourge of the Baby Boomers?
Survey data suggest more than 4.1 million Americans have antibodies to Hepatitis C, and 3.2 million have chronic infection.Low-dose Aspirin and Endoscopic Gastric and Duodenal Ulcer Rates in Users of NSAIDs or COX-2 inhibitors
Low-dose aspirin plus celecoxib led to ulcers in 19% of recipients vs 27% ulcers in patients receiving naproxen and low-dose aspirin. The group receiving low-dose aspirin plus placebo had 8% ulcer development.Zoster Vaccine Live (Oka/Merck)
The FDA has licensed a new vaccine to reduce the risk of shingles in the people 60 years of age and older.