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Vitamin D Supplementation and Bone Mineral Density: Is There an Effect?
This systematic review and meta-analysis investigated the effects of vitamin D supplementation on bone mineral density (BMD) and found no significant effect of vitamin D supplementation on the hip or spine and a small and significant increase in femoral neck BMD. -
The Effect of Yoga, Exercise, and Omega-3s on Menopausal Symptoms
This 12-week, randomized, controlled trial assessed the effect of yoga, exercise, and omega-3 supplements on menopausal symptoms in 355 women. Yoga slightly improved quality of life, whereas exercise and omega-3s did not. -
Improving Adherence: Who's Doing the Work?
Approximately 50% of patients with chronic illnesses do not adhere to indicated medications, treatment regimens, and healthy lifestyle changes.
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Two-step Screening for Ovarian Cancer: A ‘Scissor-step’ Forward?
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Infectious Disease Malpractice: The $1.2 Million Miscommunication
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Is ‘Silent’ Atrial Fibrillation in Diabetics Associated with Cerebral Neurologic Events?
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Hypertension in the Elderly May Be Associated with Progressive Brain Atrophy
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Side Effects of Opioids
Constipation is the most commonly reported side effect with opioid therapy. Tolerance does not generally develop. Most patients on chronic opioid therapy require prophylaxis -
Primary Care Reports - Full March 2014 Issue in PDF
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Internal Medicine Alert - Full March 29, 2014 Issue in PDF