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More than 5000 people in the Comoros Islands, off the eastern coast of Africa and near Madagascar, became ill with high fever and severe joint paints in the first months of 2005.
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Microbiologists have been trying for years to make an effective vaccine against infections caused by the Group A Streptococcus (GAS). The best hope has been a vaccine that targets the outer carbohydrate (CHO) coat, since antibodies to these antigens increase with age and there is less GAS disease as humans age.
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Following the tragedy on the Jamarat Bridge at Hajj in January 2006, many travel advisors felt the need to re-double their efforts in providing better travel advice. While it is widely acknowledged that this advice is inconsistently followed, this recent tragedy, and the rise of adventure travel, especially among younger travelers, raises an interestingÀ
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Long-Term Effects of Warfarin Use; Statins Multiple Benefits; FDA Actions
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Brinker F. Drug pharmacokinetic interactions following consumption of plant products. Altern Med Alert 2006;9(4):40-47.
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Reading a dietary supplement label. Altern Med Alert 2006;9(Suppl 4):S1-S2.
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Dietary supplements may not be risk-free under certain circumstances.
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OMathuna DP. Prolotherapy for chronic musculoskeletal pain. Altern Med Alert 2006;9(4):37-40.