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A 58-year-old woman presented with 3 days of dyspnea and was shown by CT scan to have pulmonary thromboemboli. She was anticoagulated with low-molecular-weight heparin and was stable for 2 days, but then developed acute respiratory failure, was intubated, and transferred to the ICU.
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Alternative Therapy for Depression?; FDA Actions
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Kiefer D. Vitamin D supplementation to preven colorectal cancer. Altern Med Alert 2006;9(5):55-59.
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Growing strongerstrength training for older adults. Altern Med Alert 2006;9(5 suppl):S1-S2.
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Keegan L. Calcium for weight management. Altern Med Alert 2006;9(5):49-55.
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Greenfield RH. Hungry, but alivecalorie restriction. Altern Med Alert 2006;9(5):59-60.
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Increased fruit and vegetable intake, at least 5 servings per day, is associated with a reduced risk of stroke.
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The recent hemorrhagic stroke of Ariel Sharon, who was on anticoagulation because of a previous embolic stroke related to a patent foramen ovale, underlines the dangers of anticoagulation in elderly patients.
