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The author has systematically reviewed the literature between 1949 and 2005, searching for research related to adenomyosis as well as the diagnosis thereof. Although superior to transabdominal sonography, the transvaginal route has a sensitivity of only 50-87%.
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The Women's Health Initiative (WHI) Coronary-Artery Calcium Study (WHI-CACS) was an ancillary study of estrogen-only participants in 28 of the 40 WHI centers.
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Aside from advanced maternal age, two of the most common reasons for referral for a genetic sonogram are fetal choroid plexus cysts (CPCs) and echogenic intracardiac foci (EIFs).
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This research team looked at the sensitivity measurements to pressure at both the vulva and thumb as they randomly assigned the order of tests. This was repeated a week later on the contralateral side. Among 13 women with vulvodynia and 20 control patients, there was a strong correlation between the two visits, and there was no order effect noted.
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Estrogen for Younger Postmenopausal Women; Warfarin Better for Atrial Fibrillation Patients; FDA Actions
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In this retrospective study of C. difficile colitis due to a hypervirulent strain, 53% of 165 patients died.
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In this randomized pilot study, preoperative coronary revascularization in high-risk patients was not associated with an improved outcome.
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Statin-treated patients who developed symptoms of myopathy should be treated with at least 100 mg daily of coenzyme Q10 for a minimum of 30 days (assuming CPK values and/or other liver function tests are not abnormal) before discontinuing statin therapy.
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Stroke prevention among elderly patients with atrial fibrillation remains a challenging and pressing health concern.
