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The management of neuropathic pain (NPP) presents a challenge to clinicians of all specialties, since disorders associated with NPP span the gamut of medical disciplines.
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The 12-lead ECG in the Figure was obtained from a 69-year-old woman with a history of a previous large myocardial infarction. She was aware of an extra beating of her heart, but was otherwise asymptomatic at the time this tracing was recorded. How would you interpret this tracing in view of this presentation, her prior history, and the knowledge that the patient was known to have complete right bundle branch block on prior ECG?
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In patients with vascular disease or diabetes mellitus, long-term vitamin E supplementation does not prevent cancer or major cardiovascular events and may increase the risk for heart failure.
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Screening for bipolar disorder in primary care settings can aid in its diagnosis.
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A new therapeutic agent has been approved for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration.
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The FDA has asked Pfizer to withdraw valdecoxib (Bextra) from the market due to safety concerns.
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Screening for osteoporosis may result in fewer hip fractures.
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NG feeding should be used for dysphagic patients early and PEG feeding reserved for those who do not tolerate NG feeding or who require long-term tube feeding.
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Pramlintide reduces postprandial glucose excursions and oxidative stress in type 1 diabetes when given with short acting insulin at mealtime.
