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A new antiepileptic drug with a novel mechanism of action has been approved for the treatment of partial seizures.
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These investigators derived and validated a risk score that predicts incident kidney disease.
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Although colonoscopy is associated with reduced deaths from colorectal cancer, its effect seems to be limited to deaths from cancer developing in the left colon.
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Peppermint oil, psyllium, and antispasmodics are all effective in the treatment of IBS.
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One in 25 older Americans, and almost 10% of older men, are at risk for serious health problems such as bleeding and muscle weakness because they take an unwise combination of medications; half the time a non-prescription medication is involved.
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On the next chart you pick up, the triage nurse has written, "Back pain, needs med refill." What is your honest reaction? Mine, too. But after evaluating the patient, sometimes I am embarrassed that my initial reaction was negative.
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Knee and ankle injuries are very common in pediatrics. Sports and recreational activities are frequent sources of injury, hence are sources of typical emergency department (ED) visits. Although sprains and contusions frequently occur, it is critical that the unique aspects of the pediatric skeleton and its associated vulnerability are considered. Imaging and treatment are focused on identification of fractures and associated injuries; correct immobilization and appropriate follow-up, based on the injury, are necessary to maximize the outcome for each injury.
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This issue deals with a common but often frustrating and unrewarding condition that confronts primary care physicians: fibromyalgia.