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Elevated high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (CRP) may help identify otherwise healthy patients with normal cholesterol levels who will benefit from statin therapy, according to the JUPITER trial published in November.
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The JUPITER trial causes a stir; ACP practice guideline for antidepressant use; testosterone for low libido; continued shortage of Hib vaccine; FDA Actions.
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Low sexual desire is commonly reported by postmenopausal women. A new study suggests that testosterone replacement may be of benefit.
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The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) has announced its 2009 standards, including a new chapter on lithotripsy services, as well as medical home and behavioral health services.
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No more needlesticks. That sounds like a laudable goal that could prevent health care workers from being exposed to deadly diseases. But, in tandem, outpatient surgery managers need to maintain another important message that could actually cause their numbers to rise: Report all needlesticks.
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With the inauguration of President Barack Obama and with expanded Democratic majorities in both chambers of Congress, reproductive health supporters in the administration, in Congress, and outside the government are entering the new year with renewed optimism.
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Strong evidence was found that slow gait speed, low physical activity, and weight loss are key indicators of frailty, which is associated with chronic disability, long-term nursing home stays, injurious falls, and death.
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The JUPITER trial causes a stir; ACP practice guideline for antidepressant use; testosterone for low libido; continued shortage of Hib vaccine; FDA Actions.
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