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| Volume 38, Issue 1, Pages 1-51 (01 January 2008) |
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Carotid Stenosis Screening Nixed
MARY ELLEN SCHNEIDER
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Vital Signs: Adults Who Did Not Receive Needed Health Care Because They Could Not Afford It
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New Guidelines for Osteoarthritis Spell Out the Science: The strength of each modality is rated.
DAMIAN MCNAMARA
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Medicare's 10.1% Fee Cut Averted For Next 6 Months
MARY ELLEN SCHNEIDER
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Data Watch: Inpatient Mortality From Carotid Endarterectomy Declining
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Eyelash Product Containing Glaucoma Drug Seized
ELIZABETH MECHCATIE
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Panel Backs Neuroleptic for Huntington's Chorea
ELIZABETH MECHCATIE
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FDA Panel Wants Modern Evidence on Phenylephrine Dosages
ALICIA AULT
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FDA Requires Warning Labels for Nonoxynol 9
MARY ELLEN SCHNEIDER
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SCHIP Is Extended Until 2009 Amid Lingering Concerns
Alicia Ault
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FDA Panel Recommends Against OTC Lovastatin
ELIZABETH MECHCATIE
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Opinion
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Guest Editorial
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‘Behind-the-Counter’ Prescribing Is Problematic
HELENA W. RODBARD
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Letter
Robert W. Harrington, Merle Myerson
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Correction
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Cardiovascular Medicine
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Expand CVD Testing to Close the Detection Gap: Target for testing populations such as the high-risk elderly, the functionally impaired, and diabetics.
DOUG BRUNK
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Accuracy of Noninvasive CT Angiography Supported by Trial
PATRICE WENDLING
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Calcification Predicts CHD, CVD Risks in Some Women
MARY ANN MOON
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Coronary Artery Bypass, Stents Tied to Same Cognitive Changes
KERRI WACHTER
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Newer Epilepsy Drugs Cut Cholesterol, CRP Levels
MITCHEL L. ZOLER
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Irregular Menses Linked to Increased Heart Risk
MITCHEL L. ZOLER
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Metabolic Disorders
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Smoking Tied to Greater Type 2 Diabetes Risk
MARY ANN MOON
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Racial Variations in Thyroid Ca Likely Biological
MICHELE G. SULLIVAN
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Lifestyle Changes Key To Metabolic Syndrome
MIRIAM E. TUCKER
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Combat ‘Diabesity’ With Color-Coded Nutrition Advice
BETSY BATES
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Infectious Diseases
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Honey More Soothing Than Dextromethorphan: Data show OTC remedies are not very effective for colds and are associated with serious adverse effects.
MARY ANN MOON
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Antibiotics, Topical Steroids Show No Effect in Acute Bacterial Sinusitis
MARY ANN MOON
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China Reports on First Human Cases of Avian Flu in 6 Months
Jonathan Gardner
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Technique, Weight Should Dictate Needle Length
BRUCE K. DIXON
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Watchful Waiting Reduced Antibiotic Use for Acute Otitis Media in the ED
PATRICE WENDLING
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Pneumonia Burden Eased With Introduction of PCV7
MARY ANN MOON
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Skin Disorders
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Age Determines Management of Pediatric Acne
SHERRY BOSCHERT
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Top 5 Skin Diagnoses Vary by Ethnicity in Study
DAMIAN MCNAMARA
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Few Seek Medical Advice for Problems Linked to Hair Care
Damian McNamara
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Women's Health
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Specific Symptoms Flag Endometriosis Diagnosis
MIRIAM E. TUCKER
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Diagnose and Treat Interstitial Cystitis, Painful Bladder Early
NANCY WALSH
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Iodine-Contrast Screen Snags Missed Breast Lesions
PATRICE WENDLING
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Hormone Combo Eased Vasomotor Symptoms
HEIDI SPLETE
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Mental Health
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Antihypertensive's Antidepressant Effects Explored
BRUCE JANCIN
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Parent-Completed Tool IDs Development Issues
SHARON WORCESTER
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Schizophrenia Patients Respond To Over-the-Counter Supplement
BRUCE JANCIN
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Lack of Awareness Differentiates Types of Nighttime Eating Disorders
Kate Johnson
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Obesity
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Abdominal Height Accurately Gauges Adiposity
FRAN LOWRY
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BMI's Association With Mortality Varies by Cause
ELIZABETH MECHCATIE
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Long-Term Weight Loss Aids Arterial Flow, Function
Fran Lowry
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Digestive Disorders
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Bacterial Gastroenteritis Ups Intussusception Risk
TIMOTHY F. KIRN
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CBT Eases Psychiatric Aspects Of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
BRUCE JANCIN
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Ultrasound Classification Aids Diagnosis of Appendicitis in Kids
BRUCE K. DIXON
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Musculoskeletel Disorders
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Meniscal Damage Shown to Lead To Radiographic Knee Arthritis
DIANA MAHONEY
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Addressing Insomnia May Help Reduce OA-Related Pain
SHERRY BOSCHERT
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Guidelines to Take Broader View of Fracture Risk
BETSY BATES
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New Biologic Might Help Treatment of Patients With Severe, Refractory Gout
DIANA MAHONEY
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Height Loss Over 3 Years Predicts Osteoporosis in Patients Over Age 50 Years
Betsy Bates
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Pulmonary Medicine
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Lung Damage From Secondhand Smoke Exposed
PATRICE WENDLING
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Geriatric Medicine
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Older Adults Receptive to Try Lifestyle Changes
SHERRY BOSCHERT
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Tai Chi Improved Cognitive Function in Older, Healthy Adults
SHERRY BOSCHERT
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Age-Related Loss of Peripheral Vision Increases Risk of Falls
HEIDI SPLETE
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Clinical Rounds
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PCPs, Specialists Failing in Care for CKD Patients
ROBERT FINN
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Kidney Disease Is Associated With An Increased Risk of ICD Infection
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Loss of Kidney Function Flags SCD Risk in Heart Disease
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Restless Legs Syndrome Undetected, Mismanaged
BRUCE K. DIXON
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