A systematic review and meta-analysis show that fiber, peppermint oil, and antispasmodic medications are effective in treating irritable bowel syndrome.
Medscape Medical News
Irritable Bowel Syndrome May Respond to Fiber, Peppermint Oil, Antispasmodics
Published in November 14th, 2008
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Ultra-Low-Dose Estradiol Vaginal Tablet May Be Helpful for Vaginal Atrophy
Published in November 14th, 2008
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A multicenter, double-blind study shows that an ultra-low-dose estradiol vaginal tablet reduces symptoms of vaginal atrophy after 12 weeks of treatment.
Medscape Medical News
Warning Letter
Published in November 14th, 2008
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SINUS SCIENCE Aerosol Medication Delivery System
Emerging Viral Infections
Published in November 14th, 2008
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Emerging Viral Infections (updated)
Lower Risk for Gallbladder Disease With Transdermal Hormone Therapy
Published in November 14th, 2008
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Oral hormone therapy increases women’s risk of gallbladder hospitalizations and procedures. What are the risks and benefits of transdermal hormone therapy?
The North American Menopause Society (NAMS)
AHA 2008: APPROACH: Rosiglitazone Doesn’t Affect Atherosclerosis Progression in Diabetics With CV Disease
Published in November 14th, 2008
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The thiazolidinedione, given for 18 months, didn’t appear to reverse or slow disease progression compared with the same duration of treatment with a sulfonylurea, according to the IVUS-based study. Investigators point to hints that that rosiglitazone may have slowed atherosclerosis in such patients with longer-established diabetes.
Heartwire
APPROACH: Rosiglitazone Doesn’t Affect Atherosclerosis Progression in Diabetics With CV Disease
Published in November 14th, 2008
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The thiazolidinedione, given for 18 months, didn’t appear to reverse or slow disease progression compared with the same duration of treatment with a sulfonylurea, according to the IVUS-based study. Investigators point to hints that that rosiglitazone may have slowed atherosclerosis in such patients with longer-established diabetes.
Heartwire
Tackling the Myths and Realities of Calcium Supplementation in CKD: An Expert Interview With Sophie A. Jamal, MD, PhD
Published in November 14th, 2008
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Medscape interviews Sophie A. Jamal, MD, PhD, from the University of Toronto on the use of calcium supplementation in chronic kidney disease, phosphorus management, hypocalcemia, and calcification.
Medscape Nephrology
Deaths Go Down When Alcohol Taxes Go Up, Study
Published in November 14th, 2008
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A US study found a strong link between alcohol tax increases in 1983 and 2002 and deaths related to alcohol use in one American state. The research was the work of Dr Alexander C Wagenaar from the University of Florida College of Medicine and colleagues and was published online ahead of print on 13 November in the American Journal of Public Health.
Internet Drug Peddlers Raided in 9 Countries
Published in November 14th, 2008
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Authorities in nine countries have raided businesses suspected of supplying medicines illegally over the Internet in an unprecedented global swoop coordinated by Interpol, officials said on Thursday.
Reuters Health Information