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The addition of niacin to patients with known CAD on statins raised HDL cholesterol and reduced atherosclerosis progression.
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Although irritable bowel syndrome is mostly viewed as a nuisance disease without serious consequences, a surprisingly large number of IBS patients may suffer severe depression, hopelessness, and consequential suicidal ideation.
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A fixed combination of the narcotic analgesic oxycodone and the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent ibuprofen has been approved for the short-term treatment of acute moderate-to-severe pain. This first time combination of these 2 agents is marketed by Forest Laboratories as CombunoxTM.
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Kim YH. Acupuncture for the treatment of depression. Altern Med Alert 2005;8(3):25-28.
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Udani J, Hardy ML. Gymnema sylvestre for the treatment of diabetes -- how sweet it isn't. Altern Med Alert 2005;8(3):28-32.
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Philosophy of Ayurveda. Altern Med Alert 2005;8(3):29.
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Keegan L. Complementary and alternative therapies and end-of-life care. Altern Med Alert 2005;8(3):32-35.
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Greenfield RH. Magnets and osteoarthritis. Altern Med Alert 2005;8(3):35-36.
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Facts about cancer pain. Part 2: Non-drug treatments for pain. Altern Med Alert 2005;8(suppl 3):S1-S4.
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