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Communication within the team is essential. Vital information is often lost during transitions of care. Even when the same team is caring for the patient, communication about the care plan is important. This article is about one of those situations, when we call in a consultant.
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Insomnia is relatively common and experienced around the world. Estimates have identified prevalence rates ranging from 5-50%.
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On december 6, 2011, the food and drug administra- tion (FDA) announced that "HCG products marketed as weight loss aids are unproven and illegal."
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Behavioral therapy works as well as drug treatment for male overactive bladder.
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Results from this small pilot trial suggest that clinical hypnosis, massage, and energy work can all be offered to people receiving chemotherapy without interfering with conventional medical care. The findings also suggest little clinical benefit, but there are considerable study limitations, and the findings speak more to feasibility than to therapeutic utility.
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This is the final article in a three-part series about the design and conduct of clinical research. The first installment discussed how research begins with the formulation of research questions, and the second reviewed the strengths and limitations of some common study designs. This article will discuss a few key issues in the analysis and interpretation of research findings.
