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Greenfield RH. Oral vitamin C. Altern Med Alert 2004;7(7):84.
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Krochmal R, Hardy ML. Green tea and breast and prostate cancer chemoprevention. Altern Med Alert 2004;7(7):78-83.
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Kim YH. Efficacy of acupuncture for treating back pain. Altern Med Alert 2004;7(7):73-78.
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Trauma to the thoracic cavity is responsible for approximately 10-25%
of all trauma-related deaths, with the majority of these deaths
occurring after arrival at the emergency department. The mortality for
isolated chest injury is relatively low (less than 5%); however, with
multiple organ system involvement, the mortality approaches 30%. This
article dissects the critical aspects of thoracic trauma and highlights
acute care management strategies.
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From October 2003 to Jan. 9, 2004, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention received reports of 93 influenza-associated deaths among children younger than 18 years. The demands the annual flu season places on emergency department and urgent care facilities and the voracity of the current years epidemic have overwhelmed many physicians.
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In February, the FDA approved a new monoclonal antibody for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer.
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Long-term treatment with aspirin is associated with a progressive diminution in platelet sensitivity to the drug.
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The common and increasing practice of opioid treatment for chronic pain is reviewed. Randomized trials support this therapy, however the risk benefit decision is complicated by new evidence of hazards making this practice more difficult.
