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In patients with vascular disease or diabetes mellitus, long-term vitamin E supplementation does not prevent cancer or major cardiovascular events and may increase the risk for heart failure.
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Screening for bipolar disorder in primary care settings can aid in its diagnosis.
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A new therapeutic agent has been approved for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration.
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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 the past few years, new strategies in the management of sepsis have shown significant mortality benefits. This article addresses aspects regarding the management of sepsis, including appropriate fluid administration, medications, and other evidence-based strategies necessary for the treatment of septic patients in the emergency department. With the incorporation of these new practice strategies in addition to the guidelines published by the Surviving Sepsis Campaign, emergency physicians can contribute to a significant decrease in sepsis mortality in the years to come.
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You have just finished taking a medical history of an adolescent patient who has come in for contraceptive counseling. You have provided information on ways to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and youve talked about the risks of being sexually active. But did your conversation specifically address oral sex?
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If you think you are providing adequate information on intrauterine contraception during your reviews of birth control options, think again. Women are not getting the full message about this effective form of birth control.
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When reviewing contraceptive options with patients, what information do you provide on the vaginal contraceptive ring (NuvaRing, Organon USA, Roseland, NJ). Recent information indicates that vaginal administration of contraceptive hormones can result in lower doses, steady drug levels, and less frequent administration than the oral route.
