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This paper gives the results of 2 trials that evaluated the effects of dronedarone, a new antiarrhythmic agent, on the recurrence of atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter.
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One week of acid suppression, even with esomeprazole 40 mg bid, fails to predict longer term symptom response in functional dyspepsia.
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The burdens on caregivers of cognitively-impaired elderly can be correlated with measurements of the commonly used ADL (Activities of Daily Living) scales, particularly impairments in financial skills.
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Statin therapy in patients with a very low LDL Cholesterol level (ie, less than 60 mg/dL) appears to be safe and is associated with improved survival.
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A once yearly biophosphonate has been approved for the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
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The most recent 2007 position paper from the ADA suggest that all adults over age 45 receive screening for diabetes by a fasting blood glucose (FBG). Measurement of FBG is not always convenient for patients.
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Lindau and colleagues sampled Americans aged 57 to 85 years, living independently in 2004 to learn about their sexual habits. A total of 1550 women and 1455 men were interviewed.
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The FDA has approved a product for topical anesthesia prior to venous access procedures such as venipuncture or peripheral intravenous cannulations in children.
