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Emergency Medicine Reports - Full June 20 2011 Issue in PDF
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Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a highly prevalent metabolic bone disease that affects both men and woman at risk of bone demineralization. -
Primary Care Reports - Full July 2011 Issue in PDF
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NHLBI stops AIM-HIGH trial
Niacin may not be effective in preventing cardiovascular disease. -
Two new drugs for hepatitis C
The FDA has approved two new drugs for the treatment of hepatitis C the first new drugs to be approved in years. -
Pharmacology Watch - Full July 2011 Issue in PDF
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FDA actions
The FDA has approved linagliptin for the treatment of type 2 diabetes in adults. -
NSAID use in patients with prior MI
A new study points out the risk of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use in patients who have had a myocardial infarction (MI) suggesting that even brief use increases the risk for death and recurrent MI. -
Emergency Medicine Reports - Full June 20, 2011 Issue in Streaming Audio/Downloadable MP3 Format
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The Lethargic Child
Stedman's medical dictionary defines lethargy as a "relatively mild impairment of consciousness resulting in reduced alertness and awareness; this condition has many causes but is ultimately due to generalized brain dysfunction."