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A standard history and physical examination will probably not detect this condition, but the history may provide clues.
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In coronary artery disease, women are more likely to receive suboptimal and less-aggressive care.
- Is atherosclerosis an infectious disease?
Atherosclerosis is multifactorial, but infection may be a contributing factor. Clinical trials of antibiotics are underway.
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Immunocompromised patients are particularly susceptible to infectious diseases, but they may not always receive the vaccines they need for protection.
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The pharmacology of dofetilide, the evidence of its effectiveness, and the appropriate precautions in using it.
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Despite reports of myocardial infarction and sudden cardiac death in men taking sildenafil (Viagra), most evidence indicates the drug is safe, effective, and well tolerated in most men with coronary artery disease.
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The key to treating irritable bowel syndrome is to establish a therapeutic physician-patient relationship.
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Shedding is not a disease, but it sometimes is a sign of a disease.
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These new “functional foods” reduce serum cholesterol and LDL levels modestly when used instead of regular margarine, butter, or oil. Are they worth it?
- Aggressive treatment of dyslipidemia: A review of supporting evidence
Evidence from clinical trials supports the aggressive treatment of dyslipidemia with statins.