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Hyponatremia is frequently seen in patients with left ventricular failure and has recently been shown to be associated with right ventricular dysfunction and worse outcomes in patients with pulmonary hypertension.
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In this issue: Statins and liver function; dosing timing for thyroxine; rivaroxaban for VTE, DVT, and stroke; echinacea and the common cold; and FDA actions.
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In a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of women taking SRI's, sildenafil treatment resulted in a reduction of sexual side effects.
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Peyronie's disease is an uncommon penile fibrotic disorder that most commonly affects young and middle-aged men. It is characterized by pain, deformity, or decreased capacity for intromission as a result of penile angulation.
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In a large study of American adults, all-cause mortality was lowest for those with a body mass index (BMI) of 20.0-24.9 kg/m2.
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Hepatitis A has been greatly reduced in the United States due to widespread vaccination, and most new cases are now the result of international travel.
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The FDA has approved the first treatment for pseudobulbar affect (PBA).
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A stroke "weekend effect" on mortality has been noted in studies reported from countries other than the United States.
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