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Active migraine with aura increases risk of myocardial infarction, coronary revascularization, and angina, as well as ischemic stroke. Active migraine without aura and non-migraine headaches are not associated with increased vascular risk.
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Moderate-to-severe cognitive impairment is common and under diagnosed in hemodialysis patients.
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Most polyneuropathies in teenagers are due to hereditary demyelinating or metabolic disorders.
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Few health concerns raise as many biopsychosocial issues as a pregnant teenager presenting to the emergency department (ED).
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What is the role of raloxifene for the treatment of osteoporosis and breast cancer prevention? Raloxifene is a selective estrogen-receptor modulator similar to tamoxifen.
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Reduced renal function may define a subset of patients most likely to benefit from ACE-inhibitor therapy for cardiovascular protection.
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Although levels of various inflammatory biomarkers are significantly related to future cardiovascular risk, their incremental predictive value is modest.
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In fiscal 2003, 10.8% of Medicare patients undergoing cardioverter-defibrillator implantation experienced one or more early complications, associated with significant increases in LOS and costs.
