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Synopsis: There was no overall benefit to a rhythm control strategy. Therefore, rate control should be considered a primary therapeutic option, and rhythm control, if elected, may be abandoned early if not fully satisfactory.
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Synopsis: DDDR pacing using a right ventricular lead in patients without an indication for antibradycardia pacing is detrimental.
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The FDA has mandated a Black Box warning for all estrogen and estrogen/progestin products for use by postmenopausal women. The new warnings are based on analysis of data from the Womens Health Initiative (WHI) study that was published July 2002.
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Udani J, Spar M. Green tea for weight loss. Altern Med Alert 2003;6(2):16-19.
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La Puma J. Treatment and management of pediatric obesity. Altern Med Alert 2003;6(2):23.
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The vast majority of Americans using complementary therapies are those seeking relief from some kind of pain: arthritis, chronic back pain, and musculoskeletal pain. Arthritis pain alone has driven more Americans to seek complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies than any other single affliction.
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Marcolina ST. Apitherapy: What's the buzz? Bee venom therapy for arthritis and multiple sclerosis. Altern Med Alert 2003;6(2):13-16.
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O'Mathuna DP. Testosterone and andropause. Altern Med Alert 2003;6(2):19-22.
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La Puma J. Dietary strategies for CHD prevention. Altern Med Alert 2003;6(2):22-23.
