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Although imported cholera cases in developed countries, such as France, may continue to decline, the global number of cholera cases continues to rise at an alarming rate. Orally administered cholera vaccine may hold promise in controlling cholera epidemics.
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The prologue of Robin Cook's novel "Toxin" contains the following: "Within the pen an obviously sick cow was lying in its own diarrhea." What follows is an intriguing detective story of suspense and devastation caused by society's failure to control a tiny microbe called Escherichia coli.
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Are thiazolidinediones safe? New study shows Zometa reduces risk of hip fractures and improves survival; Merck HIV vaccine proven ineffective in clinical trials; no causal association found between exposure to mercury from thimerosal; and FDA approvals.
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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.
