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03/21/2011
Men with postoperative incontinence issues persisting at least 1 year after receiving a radical prostatectomy were found to have fewer incontinence episodes after 8 weeks of behavioral therapy when compared with a control group; however,...
Men with postoperative incontinence issues persisting at least 1 year after receiving a radical prostatectomy were found to have fewer incontinence episodes after 8 weeks of behavioral therapy when compared with a control group; however,...
Men with postoperative...
03/21/2011
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03/21/2011
In patients undergoing major abdominal surgery, optimal perioperative fluid management remains challenging, according to researchers. Adequate tissue perfusion is an essential component of oxygenation and can improve postoperative outcomes....
In patients undergoing major abdominal surgery, optimal perioperative fluid management remains challenging, according to researchers. Adequate tissue perfusion is an essential component of oxygenation and can improve postoperative outcomes....
In patients undergoing major...
03/21/2011
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03/21/2011
Treatment and monitoring of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) made important strides in 2010, according to a review in Nature [2011;7:74-75]. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and immunologic biomarkers were identified to track the...
Treatment and monitoring of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) made important strides in 2010, according to a review in Nature [2011;7:74-75]. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and immunologic biomarkers were identified to track the...
Treatment and monitoring of...
03/21/2011
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03/21/2011
The median age at onset of multiple sclerosis (MS) is approximately 30 years. Initially, the disease is often characterized by relapses and remissions, followed by a progressive worsening of neurologic function (secondary progressive MS). In...
The median age at onset of multiple sclerosis (MS) is approximately 30 years. Initially, the disease is often characterized by relapses and remissions, followed by a progressive worsening of neurologic function (secondary progressive MS). In...
The median age at onset of...
03/21/2011
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03/21/2011
Disease-modifying drugs currently available for the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS), including various formulations of interferon beta (IFNβ ), glatiramer acetate, natalizumab, and mitoxantrone, require parenteral administration....
Disease-modifying drugs currently available for the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS), including various formulations of interferon beta (IFNβ ), glatiramer acetate, natalizumab, and mitoxantrone, require parenteral administration....
Disease-modifying drugs...
03/21/2011
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03/21/2011
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic and disabling disease of the central nervous system that affects nearly 400,000 Americans; approximately 200 people receive a diagnosis of MS each week. Worldwide, the number of people with the disease is...
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic and disabling disease of the central nervous system that affects nearly 400,000 Americans; approximately 200 people receive a diagnosis of MS each week. Worldwide, the number of people with the disease is...
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a...
03/21/2011
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03/21/2011
Results of a multicenter, randomized, double-blind trial [Arch Intern Med. 2010;170 (22):2021-2027] show that the adrenergic alpha-blocker tamsulosin did not accelerate the expulsion of distal ureteral stones in patients with renal colic.
Results of a multicenter, randomized, double-blind trial [Arch Intern Med. 2010;170 (22):2021-2027] show that the adrenergic alpha-blocker tamsulosin did not accelerate the expulsion of distal ureteral stones in patients with renal colic.
Results of a multicenter,...
03/21/2011
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03/21/2011
Results of a descriptive study of the top-selling 200 pediatric OTC medications on the market during 52 weeks found high levels of variability and inconsistency in dosing directions and measuring devices.
Results of a descriptive study of the top-selling 200 pediatric OTC medications on the market during 52 weeks found high levels of variability and inconsistency in dosing directions and measuring devices.
Results of a descriptive study...
03/21/2011
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03/21/2011
In 2009, the number of uninsured reached 50 million people nationwide. The 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was designed to decrease the number of uninsured individuals by providing Medicaid or subsidizing coverage to...
In 2009, the number of uninsured reached 50 million people nationwide. The 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was designed to decrease the number of uninsured individuals by providing Medicaid or subsidizing coverage to...
In 2009, the number of uninsured...
03/21/2011
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03/21/2011
Results of two phase 3, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trials [N Engl J Med. 2011;364(1):22-32] show that patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) treated with rifaximin for 2 weeks had significant improvements for...
Results of two phase 3, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trials [N Engl J Med. 2011;364(1):22-32] show that patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) treated with rifaximin for 2 weeks had significant improvements for...
Results of two phase 3,...
03/21/2011
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