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Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring is a useful adjunct for evaluating white coat hypertension, but little is known about its effect on BP. Thus, Hermida and associates from Spain studied 538 patients with mild-to-moderate office hypertension using ABPM for 48 hours.
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There is evidence that diet could play a role in Alzheimer's disease (AD) risk. This epidemiologic study examined the risk of AD between quartiles of calorie, carbohydrate, fat, and protein intake after adjusting for confounders.
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The bones of the hand are the most commonly fractured bones in the body. Other hand problems frequently present to the emergency department, as well: infections, dislocations, tendon lacerations, burns, bite wounds, etc. The ED physician must be aware of which problems can be managed in the ED and which require urgent or emergent consultation by an experienced hand surgeon.
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American Health Consultants is offering "HIPAA's Final Privacy Regulations: What You Must Know to Comply," an hour-long audio conference on Dec. 4, 2002, from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Eastern time.
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American Health Consultants is offering "Imminent Smallpox Vaccinations in Hospitals: Consequences for You and Your Facility," a 90-minute audio conference on Wednesday, Dec. 11, from 2-3:30 p.m. EST.
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One year later: Emergency department response to biological terrorism, part II - smallpox, viral hemorrhagic fevers, tularemia, and botulinum toxins.
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