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Red+Blue for Heart Protection
In a study of 93,600 women conducted over 18 years, those with the highest levels of anthocyanins in their diets had a risk of myocardial infarction 32% lower than those with the lowest levels, even after adjusting for other risk and protective factors. -
Long-term Multivitamin Use in Older Men: Are There Benefits for the Brain?
Over a period of 12 years, daily intake of a multivitamin among nearly 6000 healthy elderly male physicians did not provide any cognitive benefits or protection compared to placebo. -
Not All Patients with Acute, Uncomplicated Diverticulitis Require Hospitalization
The authors conclude that outpatient treatment with oral antibiotics is as safe and effective as initial hospitalization for intravenous therapy, at a lower cost and without decline in quality of life. -
Clinical Briefs By Louis Kuritzky
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Pharmacology Update: Tasimelteon Capsules (Hetlioz™)
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Calcium-Channel Blocker Clarithromycin Drug Interactions and Kidney Injury
In a retrospective cohort study, elderly patients who were prescribed calcium-channel blockers (CCBs) with clarithromycin were at increased risk for developing acute kidney injury. -
ECG Review: Group Beating from AV Wenckebach?
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Do Compression Stockings Prevent Post-Thrombotic Syndrome?
In a multicenter study of patients with an episode of first proximal deep venous thrombosis, elastic compression stocking use did not prevent the development of post-thrombotic syndrome. -
Internal Medicine Alert - Full March 15, 2014 Issue in PDF
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Garlic Effective for Blood Pressure Reduction in Stage 1 Essential Hypertension
A significant reduction in systolic and diastolic blood pressure was observed in individuals with newly diagnosed stage 1 hypertension treated with garlic. Increasing effects were observed in a dose- and duration-dependent manner.