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The hand clapping test is a quick and reliable way to screen for parietal lobe neglect syndrome.
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WHO recommendations for antiviral use for H1N1 flu; antibiotic use trends for acute respiratory tract infection; denosumab clears FDA Expert Panel; FDA Actions.
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Surgery may offer pain relief for selected patients with specific headache types, such as migraines with trigger sites and Chiari I malformation related headaches.
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Tinel's test, flexion compression, and ulnar nerve palpation in patients with ulnar neuropathy must be interpreted with caution, but omitting them and saving time doesn't appear to impact diagnostically.
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Healthy skepticism is warranted before making or accepting a diagnosis of piriformis syndrome.
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For patients with chronic insomnia, sleeping pills in combination with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) resulted in improved sleep satisfaction during acute therapy, but long-term treatment was enhanced by stopping the medication and continuing only CBT.
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Tamoxifen and CYP2D6 inhibitors, FDA Actions, and FDA Warnings.
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An increased prevalence of atrial fibrillation leads to an increase in arterial territorial strokes in women. Hormonal risk factors are responsible for the increased risk of cerebral venous thrombosis in women, as compared to men.
