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Among men and women with an acute coronary syndrome without ST segment elevation, men are much more likely than women to develop an acute myocardial infarction.
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A second generation, selective, irreversible, monoamine oxidase type B inhibitor has been approved for the treatment of Parkinson's disease (PD).
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There have been conflicting reports on the risks of ovarian cancer in users of hormone replacement therapy. In the NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study Cohort, analysis of various aspects of HRT and the development of ovarian cancer in approximately 100,000 women aged 50-71 years was undertaken.
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Patients with transient ischemic attacks should usually be admitted to the hospital and receive rapid evaluation and treatment.
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There are a number of abnormalities apparent in the 12-lead ECG image. First, the rhythm is not sinus, as upright P waves are not seen in lead II.
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The FDA has approved an oral, once-daily drug for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B. Telbivudine is the β-L enantiomer of thymidine with potent antiviral activity against hepatitis B virus.
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A review of ambulatory medical malpractice cases of missed and delayed diagnoses reveals that they result from a witches' brew of multiple breakdowns, cognitive errors, and dysfunctional systems.
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Annual CT scanning of at risk people can detect early (Stage 1) lung cancers and perhaps reduce the mortality rate of lung cancer in this group.
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