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Numerous trials have shown that ultrasound offers certain advantages over other imaging technologies in determining whether some lesions are cancerous. However, data presented thus far are less convincing when ultrasound is used as a screening methodology.
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About 500 documented cases of nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF), a painful condition that affects skin and internal organs, have been reported worldwide. However, that number is very likely an underestimation.
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O’Mathuna D. Rhodiola Rosea (Roseroot) for Generalized Anxiety, Depression, and Fatigue. Alter Med Alert. 2008:11;73-75.
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Keifer, D. The Mushroom Agaricus Blazei and Chronic Hepatitis B. Alter Med Alert. 2008:11;76-78.
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O’Mathuna D. Climacteric Syndrome during Peri-menopause: Pycnogenol. (originally published in the March 2008 issue of Alternative Therapies in Women’s Health) Alter Med Alert. 2008:11;73-75.
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Greenfield, RH. Sweet Sleep – Honey and Nighttime Cough. Alter Med Alert. 2008:11;81.
Greenfield, RH. In Vino Veritas – Resveratrol and Aging. Alter Med Alert. 2008:11;82.
Greenfield, RH. Get Moving – Exercise and Breast Cancer Risk. Alter Med Alert. 2008:11;83.
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Gary Burbach is president, CEO and a board member of Thoratec (Pleasanton, California), the leading developer of ventricular assist devices used for those with severe heart failure.
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CHICAGO Developments (and controversies) concerning drug-eluting stents (DES) first and second-generation devices and those to come weren't the only newsworthy topics at this year's scientific session of the American College of Cardiology (Washington).
