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Marcolina ST. Wild chamomile mouth rinse and oral glutamine suspension for chemotherapy-induced mocositis. Altern Med Alert 2006;9(1):4-9.
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Greenfield RH. Something's fishy--a supplement for UC? Altern Med Alert 2006;9(1):10-11.
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Greenfield RH. Green without a sheen? Organics and children. Altern Med Alert 2006;9(1):11-12.
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Greenfield RH. Placebo effect: The brain and pain. Altern Med Alert 2006;9(1):12.
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By Michael H. Crawford, MD
Synopsis: Damage to the tricuspid valve caused by electrophysiologic device leads may be a cause of predominant right heart failure due to severe TR and may not be recognized on routine echocardiography.
Source: Lin G, et al. Severe Symptomatic Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation Due to Permanent Pacemaker or Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Leads. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2005;
45:1672-1675.
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By John P. DiMarco, MD, PhD
Synopsis: Data are consistent with the concept that autonomic imbalance predisposes persons to life-threatening arrhythmias.
Source: Jouven X, et.al. Heart-Rate Profile During Exercise as a Predictor of Sudden Death. N Engl J Med. 2005;352:1951-1958.
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By Jonathan Abrams, MD
Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque
Dr. Abrams serves on the speakers bureau for Merck, Pfizer, and Parke-Davis.
Synopsis: In order to reduce CVD mortality, more active management and prevention of diabetes is needed.
Source: Hu G, et al. The Gender-Specific Impact of Diabetes and Myocardial Infarction at Baseline and During Follow-Up on Mortality From All Causes and Coronary Heart Disease. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2005;45:1413-1418.
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By Michael H. Crawford, MD
Synopsis: Higher BNP levels predict worse outcomes under medical management and may be useful for decisions regarding surgery.
Source: Detaint D, et al. B-Type Natriuretic Peptide in Organic Mitral Regurgitation. Circulation. 2005;111:2391-2397.
