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Several important papers have been published in the last 2 months, none more important than the realization that breast cancer rates have dropped precipitously since the publication of the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) in 2002.
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PET imaging using the novel radioligand FDDNP shows promise in the early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.
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Approximately one half of patients who meet current criteria for the diagnosis of primary Sjögren syndrome have clinical or laboratory evidence for peripheral neuropathy.
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Two large independent studies raise further concern over increased risk of serious cardiac valve disease in patients treated for Parkinson's disease with ergoline dopamine agonists, pergolide and cabergoline.
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Patients treated with the ketogenic diet for more than 6 years showed sustained seizure reduction (90% decrease in seizure frequency) with few serious side effects.
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Mehta S, Kolasinski SL. Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA): A role in bone health? Altern Med Alert 2007;10(2):13-17.
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Greenfield RH. D answer? Vitamin D levels and MS. Altern Med Alert 2007;10(2):22-23. Greenfield RH. D answer? Which itch to scratch? Stress and skin disorders. Altern Med Alert 2007;10(2):24.
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Finding your way to a healthier you: Based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Altern Med Alert 2007;10(Suppl 2):S1-S2.
