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Chemoradiotherapy Improves Survival for Elderly With NSCLC

May 22, 2012

For elderly patients with locally advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), treatment with radiotherapy plus carboplatin improves overall survival versus radiotherapy alone.
 

DDW: Estrogens Tied to Risk of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

May 22, 2012

Hormone replacement therapy and oral contraceptives increase the risk of developing ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD), respectively.
 

Post-Stroke Inpatient Statins Improve Discharge Outcomes

May 22, 2012

Statin use during hospitalization for ischemic stroke significantly improves the likelihood of being discharged to home or institution.
 

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5/21/2012

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Active Ingredient(s): Metoprolol succinate extended-release, hydrochlorothiazide; 25/12.5mg, 50/12.5mg, 100/12.5mg; tablets.
Indication: Hypertension.
 

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Parkinson disease

May 28, 2012

This article reviews the diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson disease and defines how genetics and genetic testing can play a role.
 


News from The Clinical Advisor

Azithromycin linked to increased cardiovascular mortality

May 18, 2012

The FDA is reviewing the risk for sudden cardiac death among patients taking azithromycin.
 

Acupuncture improved dyspnea on exertion in COPD

May 17, 2012

After 12 weeks of acupuncture patients with COPD had better Borg scale score and improved walk distance on the six-minute walk test compared to those assigned to placebo.
 

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A routine check-up 
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genetic abnormality

Jill Beyer Blodget, FNP April 02, 2012

A corrections officer came into the primary care office for a routine physical and left with an unexpected diagnosis.
 

Severe dizziness, nausea and vomiting prompt an ED visit

Siegfried Emme, NP-C, CEN, CCRN March 05, 2012

The patient's gait was affected 48 hours after onset and any slight head movement intensified the feeling of imbalance.
 
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