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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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Greenfield RH. Cup of Joe--No go? Altern Med Alert 2005;8(5):60.
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Kim YH. Efficacy of acupuncture for treating knee osteoarthritis. Altern Med Alert 2005;8(5):49-53.
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Kolasinski SL. Magnets for musculoskeletal symptoms. Altern Med Alert 2005;8(5):53-55.
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Ring M. Mistletoe extract in cancer: An Anthroposophic remedy. Altern Med Alert 2005;8(5):55-60.
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MyPyramid: The New Look and Message of the USDAs Food Pyramid. Altern Med Alert 2005;8(5):S1-2.
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Part I of this two-part series on bites and stings covered the diagnosis and management of mammalian bites and insect stings. Part II will examine the management of snake and reptile bites as well as bites and stings from marine animals.
