Internal Medicine Alert – December 30, 2010
December 30, 2010
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Who Knew? You Can Be Too Thin! Of Course, Most People Aren't...
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. -
The New Face of Hepatitis A
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. -
Treating Sexual Dysfunction Related to Use of Antidepressants
In a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of women taking SRI's, sildenafil treatment resulted in a reduction of sexual side effects. -
Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide and Quinidine Sulfate Tablets (Nuedexta)
The FDA has approved the first treatment for pseudobulbar affect (PBA). -
'Weekend Effect' and Stroke
A stroke "weekend effect" on mortality has been noted in studies reported from countries other than the United States. -
Clinical Briefs By Louis Kuritzky, MD
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.