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Dronedarone is a new multichannel blocking agent with electrophysiologic properties similar to those of amiodarone that is under development for the treatment of atrial arrhythmias.
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Baxter Bioscience has developed a whole-virus, two dose vaccine against avian flu; warning label now on antipsychotics regarding an increased risk of mortality in elderly patients treated for dementia-related psychosis; vitamin D for men with heart disease on horizon? A new oral anticoagulant may soon be available for prevention of thrombotic complications of hip or knee surgery; FDA Actions
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Keifer, D. Red Clover and Menopause. Alter Med Alert. 2008:11;99-93.
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Greenfield, RH. Sweet Sleep –Cheese-Zit? Dairy and Acne. Alter Med Alert. 2008:11;94-95.
Greenfield, RH. Curried Kidney Stones? Tumeric and Urolithiasis. Alter Med Alert. 2008:11;95-96.
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Jane Kang, MD, and Sharon Kolasinski, MD. Vitamin D and Osteoarthritis. Alter Med Alert. 20088:11;85-90.
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Complaints of fatigue were not associated with changes in blood pressure or heart rate but were significantly associated with decreased cardiac index and stroke index even after controlling for demographic variables and depressive symptoms.
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The FDA has approved the combination of dutasteride and tamsulosin for the treatment of symptomatic enlarged prostate.
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Allergic rhinitis is often treated successfully with antihistamines and local corticosteroids, but because of inadequate symptom control, patient preference, or both, sometimes allergen desensitization becomes preferable.
