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Trial to Reduce Cardiovascular Events With Aranesp Therapy (TREAT)
The TREAT trial tested the hypothesis that the use of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents would improve outcomes in patients with diabetes and chronic kidney disease who were also anemic.
Journal Article, November 25, 2009
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Psychological Distress as a Barrier to Preventive Healthcare Among US Women
Distressed women may skip routine periodic health checkups, which could be harmful.
Journal Article, November 25, 2009
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Lifestyle Interventions in the Prevention and Treatment of Cancer
Certain lifestyle factors continue to be causally related to certain cancers, and other cancers have lifestyle-based etiologic factors. Lifestyle changes and cancer prevention/treatment are discussed.
Journal Article, November 25, 2009
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Heart Failure in Women: Epidemiology, Biology and Treatment
Women make up a large proportion of the growing heart failure epidemic, yet focused research on heart failure in women is lacking.
Journal Article, November 25, 2009
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Acute Phosphate Nephropathy
Can drinking lots of water and other cautions prevent acute phosphate nephropathy after receiving oral sodium phosphate treatments?
Journal Article, November 25, 2009
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Overview of Current Trends in Hysterectomy
Which hysterectomy technique is right for an individual patient? This up-to-date overview may aid in the decision-making process.
Journal Article, November 25, 2009
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Creating Empathy for Pain
"How to Cope With Pain" is a Web-based resource for those with chronic pain, their families and friends, and those who treat patients with chronic pain.
Article, November 24, 2009
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Neurocognitive Responses in Psoriasis Patients
For patients with psoriasis, emotional support may be just as important as drug therapy to treat the skin disease.
Journal Article, November 24, 2009
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Robotic Right Colectomy: Brief History and Technique
Surgery, unlike Medicine, retains its link with ancient traditions.
Article, November 24, 2009
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Evaluating Foot Pain in Elderly Patients
Can you diagnose causes of foot pain? The next review in this important series on geriatric assessment.
Clinical Review, November 24, 2009
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Common Myths About Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
In this installment of the series GI Common Concerns -- Computer Consult, David A. Johnson, MD, discusses some of the myths surrounding GERD and determines if they are supported or busted.
Slide/Lecture Presentation, November 24, 2009
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Small Thigh Circumference Is Associated With Cardiovascular Morbidity and Premature Death
Small thighs may be an easily identifiable marker for increased cardiovascular risk
Journal Article, November 24, 2009
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Aldosterone Antagonists and Heart Failure
Are aldosterone antagonists being used appropriately in patients with heart failure?
Journal Article, November 24, 2009
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Plasmapheresis for Managing Natalizumab-Associated PML: A Risky Proposition
These case reports highlight the dilemma faced by clinicians caring for multiple sclerosis patients who develop progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy during natalizumab treatment.
Journal Article, November 24, 2009
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Daunorubicin for Younger Adults With Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Daunorubicin dose intensification has benefits in select patients with acute myeloid leukemia.
Journal Article, November 24, 2009
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Mastectomy Instead of BCS: What Is the Role of the Surgeon's Recommendation?
Mastectomy or breast-conserving surgery? Are surgeons making appropriate treatment recommendations?
Journal Article, November 24, 2009
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IL-2 and HIV: Two Definitive Studies Published
Interleukin-2 raises CD4 cell counts in HIV-infected patients, but does it improve clinical outcomes?
Journal Article, November 24, 2009
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Education and Support Needs During Recovery in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Survivors
This study focused on identifying the changing needs of ARDS survivors from the ICU to reintegration into community living, providing a framework for support interventions during the recovery process.
Journal Article, November 24, 2009
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Restoration of Strength Despite Low Stress and Abnormal Imaging Result after Achilles Injury
Investigators sought to determine the usefulness of clinical imaging in predicting the mechanical properties of rabbit Achilles tendons after acute injury.
Journal Article, November 24, 2009
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Serum HCV RNA Levels and HCV Genotype Do Not Affect Insulin Resistance in Nondiabetic Patients With Chronic Hepatitis C: A Multicentre Study
This study investigated the viral, metabolic, and histologic predictors of insulin resistance (IR) in patients with chronic HCV.
Journal Article, November 24, 2009
