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> November 2008 Issue of Clinical Advisor
November 2008 11 11 Issue of Clinical Advisor
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Weight gains boost odds for arthritic knees
A CDC study predicts that more than four out of 10 Americans will develop osteoarthritis (OA) in their knees before age 85. Those odds rise ...
Vitamin C may discourage bone loss in men
There's more to nutrition and bone health than just calcium and vitamin D. Vitamin C is an additional important nutrient that may help prevent bone ...
More hep B testing called for
The CDC has expanded its testing recommendations for chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and, for the first time, has provided health professionals with guidance ...
Long-acting exenatide effective
An experimental, once-a-week version of exenatide (Byetta) provided better glycemic control and less nausea in type 2 diabetics than the current twice-daily regimen in a ...
COPD drugs linked to risk of CV events
Inhaled anticholinergic agents, the most common treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), may increase the risk of cardiovascular (CV) events by 58%.
Pelvic floor disorders strike one in four women
Just under one quarter of women in the United States have at least one of the three primary pelvic floor disorders—urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, and ...
Fruit drinks raise diabetes risk
African American women who consume sugar-sweetened fruit drinks may be increasing their risk for diabetes more than those who choose sweetened soft drinks...
Combined BP regimen cuts death rates 40%
Supplementing diuretic hypertension therapy with a drug that conserves potassium sharply reduces fatal heart attacks and sudden cardiac death...
Mediterranean diet lowers risk of death
Adherence to the eating pattern known as the Mediterranean diet significantly reduces mortality as well as the rates of various illnesses...
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Changing thyroid medication dosage
Lowering MI risk in patients with a high CRP
Timely therapy for oral ulcers
Scotoma relief following MI therapy
Dietary causes of high triglycerides?
Biopsy all breast cysts?
Miliary TB
Latest on lycopene
Stroke prevention with aspirin
Do patients comply with medications?
Salmonella symptoms with negative stool culture?
Fibromyalgia management without antidepressants
Optimal vitamin D for good bone health
Dyslipidemia in a diabetic patient
Cover Feature
Four nail disorders every clinician should know
While most nail disorders involve bacterial or fungal infection, there are other causes you should be aware of. Find out what to do about them.
Clinical Feature
Hyperuricemia and gout are on the rise
This common, painful form of arthritis is caused by a buildup of excess uric acid in the blood. Our expert takes you from diagnosis to ...
When to suspect bacterial meningitis
Bacterial infection of the meninges is potentially treatable if diagnosed early. Rapid diagnostics are essential, putting extra pressure on the clinician.
Recognizing illicit drug use in your patients
Primary-care clinicians are being asked to diagnose substance use disorder with increasing frequency. Find out what tools are available to assist you.
Assessing pulmonary arterial hypertension
You will want your patients to consult a specialist to slow progression of this debilitating disease. Here's what you should know before you refer.
Dermatologic Look-Alikes
Cystic lesions on the hands
Clinical Challenge
An interesting and all-too-common bacterial infection
The patient's job made him particularly susceptible. Fortunately, he received treatment before his condition worsened.
Commentary
A new model for CVD prevention
A multidisciplinary, nurse-coordinated, family-based program improved lifestyles and reduced cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk among patients and their families in hospital and general-practice settings
Alternative Meds Update
Guarana
Just when you thought you had found the biggest jolt you could get from a beverage in espresso, along comes guarana.
Dermatology Clinic
Recurrent deep ulceration exposes the nasal septum
A 72-year-old woman sought treatment for a deep nasal ulceration that had perforated the skin and cartilage and exposed her nasal septum
An irregular white patch on the back
After presenting to the dermatologist for a full-body skin examination, a 48-year-old man was found to have a pale white patch on the right side ...
Evidence-Based Medicine
Rosuvastatin does not reduce morbidity/mortality in chronic heart failure
The Gruppo Italiano per lo Studio della Sopravvivenza nell'Insufficienza Cardiaca (GISSI-HF) randomized placebo-controlled trial evaluated rosuvastatin (Crestor) in 357 cardiology or internal medicine centers in ...
n-3 Polyunsaturated fatty acids reduce all-cause mortality in patients with chronic heart failure
The GISSI-HF randomized placebo-controlled trial also evaluated n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in 357 cardiology or internal medicine centers in Italy...
Noninvasive ventilation may improve respiratory distress in acute heart failure
The Three Interventions in Cardiogenic Pulmonary Oedema (3CPO) trial evaluated ventilation strategies for patients with respiratory distress due to acute heart failure...
Replacing IV peripheral cannula for prevention of bacteremia
Stat Consult
Verruca vulgaris
Legal Advisor
A patient's belligerence rattles PA
Would a severed nerve have been recognized had the patient been less confrontational in the ED?
Test results send youth into a tailspin
With two positive ELISAs, an NP sees no need to ask for help in evaluating analyses to diagnose HIV.
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