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Celiac disease was found in 3.4% of patients with osteoporosis, compared to 0.2% without. Treatment with a gluten-free diet improved bone density scores. This study postulates that this prevalence justifies serologic screening for celiac disease in all patients with osteoporosis.
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Entecavir is a nucleoside analog approved for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B viremia. It has demonstrated antiviral activity against both wild-type and lamivudine-resistant virus.
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The FDA has asked Pfizer to withdraw valdecoxib (Bextra) from the market due to safety concerns.
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In this paper, health effects of secondhand smoke exposure are examined in both children and adults. A brief overview of methods used to screen for secondhand smoke exposure is given. Among the complications discussed are those of cardiovascular, pulmonary, and neurological systems.
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In 1985 5.6% of pregnant patients were 35 years of age or older, and in 2002 that figure rose to 12.5%. It is estimated that last year 20% of the pregnant population was older than 34 years of age.
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Is Holding NSAIDs Prior to Surgery Rational?; Low-Dose Aspirin: Men vs Women; FDA Actions
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