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Allergic rhinitis is often treated successfully with antihistamines and local corticosteroids, but because of inadequate symptom control, patient preference, or both, sometimes allergen desensitization becomes preferable.
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The FDA has approved the combination of dutasteride and tamsulosin for the treatment of symptomatic enlarged prostate.
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Complaints of fatigue were not associated with changes in blood pressure or heart rate but were significantly associated with decreased cardiac index and stroke index even after controlling for demographic variables and depressive symptoms.
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Standard eradication therapy for H. pylori in the U.S. has involved use of a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) plus clarithromycin and either amoxicillin or an imidazole (metronidazole).
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Shingles vaccine added to CDC list of vaccines for adults 60 and older; CDC recommends Tdap for postpartum women; new study suggests sequential therapy with antibiotics for H. pylori may be more effective than standard therapy; FDA Actions.
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Enthusiasm for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) as an intervention for cardiovascular disease has been tempered by concerns about postoperative cognitive decline.
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The 12-lead ECG and lead II rhythm strip in the Figure were obtained from a 83-year old woman who presented with rapid heart rate. She was on no antiarrhythmic medications. How would you interpret her ECG?
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There have been no major therapeutic steps added for the management of acute gouty arthritis (AGA) for over 30 years.
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Duloxetine is the first serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) to be approved for the treatment of fibromyalgia.
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After 7.3 years of treatment and follow-up, a combination pill of folic acid, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 did not reduce a combined endpoint of total cardiovascular events among high-risk women despite significant homocysteine lowering.