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The first head-to-head comparison study of an ACE inhibitor and an angiotensin receptor blocker, to assess renoprotective effects in type 2 diabetes, has shown that the drugs are comparable in their benefit.
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This article summarizes the major findings of the United States Public Health Service guideline: Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence, a comprehensive, evidence-based strategy for treating tobacco dependence. It also provides recommendations for delivering effective clinical interventions to treat tobacco dependence in the primary care setting including behavioral therapies, first-line medications, and second-line medications. The article concludes with updated information about new medications under development.
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The British government will soon allow over-the-counter (OTC) sales of Mercks simvastatin (Zocor), marking the first time any country has allowed the OTC sale of a statin.
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Some European studies indicate that 2-3% of pregnancies occur through assisted reproductive techniques (ART) while US statistics suggest that about 0.9% of all pregnancies result from ART. Although there has been much written about the profusion of multiple gestations secondary to ART, little attention has been directed toward singleton pregnancies.
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Endometrial biopsies were performed using intrauterine lidocaine only, naproxen only, both, or neither. Intrauterine lidocaine significantly reduced the pain when used in conjunction with oral naproxen sodium.
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In a comparison with uterine artery embolization, laparoscopic occlusion of uterine vessels for the treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids had less associated postoperative pain and comparable effects on fibroid-associated symptoms.
