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New Biologic for Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis: Clinical Trial Experience With Tocilizumab
Tocilizumab, the first IL-6 receptor antagonist, has demonstrated efficacy in patients with moderate to severe RA refractory to anti-TNF therapy.
Journal Article, March 9, 2010
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Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule -- United States, 2010
How have recommendations for currently licensed vaccines for adults changed in 2010?
Journal Article, March 9, 2010
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Guillain-Barre Syndrome as a Paraneoplastic Manifestation of Small-Cell Carcinoma of Lung
Could this patient's Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) be a paraneoplastic response to small cell lung carcinoma?
Journal Article, March 9, 2010
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Developments in the Scientific and Clinical Understanding of Fibromyalgia
Research over the past decade has yielded significant progress in understanding fibromyalgia.
Journal Article, March 8, 2010
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Why US Healthcare Costs Are Out of Control: Two Insiders' Perspectives
Drs. Frank Veith and Zvonimir Krajcer offer half a dozen reasons why US healthcare costs are out of control.
Experts And Viewpoints, March 5, 2010
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The Growing Diversity of the U.S. Workforce
As the diversity of the U.S. workforce increases, employers need to recognize that there is no"one-size-fits-all" approach to employee health benefits.
Journal Article, March 4, 2010
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Do Guns Provide Safety? At What Cost?
Does ownership of a personal firearm enhance personal safety, or in fact result in increased rates of injury or death to the owners and their families? This article examines this controversial issue.
Journal Article, March 3, 2010
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Dislike Concierge Practice, but Envy the Income? Try a Hybrid Practice
Some doctors refuse to consider a concierge practice because they don't want to get rid of long-time patients. A part-concierge, part-traditional practice may answer doctors' objections.
Article, March 3, 2010
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American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) 2010 Annual Meeting
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from the meeting.
Conference Coverage, March 1, 2010
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Attitudes Amongst Australian Hospital Healthcare Workers Towards Seasonal Influenza and Vaccination
Most healthcare workers acknowledge the importance of getting vaccinated against seasonal influenza, yet most remain unvaccinated, this study confirms.
Journal Article, February 25, 2010
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Childhood Respiratory Illness and Lung
What effect does childhood respiratory illness have on adult lung function?
Journal Article, February 25, 2010
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Cardiovascular Safety of Tiotropium in Patients With COPD
The clinical trial safety database for tiotropium has been augmented with a 4-year trial in patients with COPD, which provides an opportunity to better evaluate the cardiovascular profile of tiotropium.
Journal Article, February 25, 2010
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Towards a Combined Prognostic Index for Survival in HIV Infection: The Role of 'Non-HIV' Biomarkers
Do "non-HIV" biomarkers, when added to HIV biomarkers, improve assessment of mortality risk in HIV-infected patients starting antiretroviral therapy?
Journal Article, February 25, 2010
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Insights Into Reasons for Discontinuation According to Year of Starting First Regimen of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy in a Cohort of Antiretroviral-Naïve Patients
What is the number one reason why patients starting HAART discontinue treatment in the first year?
Journal Article, February 25, 2010
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Agranulocytosis Associated with Cocaine Use --- Four States, March 2008--November 2009
Could levamisole in cocaine be to blame for a cluster of unexplained agranulocytosis cases?
Journal Article, February 25, 2010
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Cardiovascular Events Associated With Ipratropium Bromide in COPD
Studies have suggested an increased risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality associated with the use of ipratropium bromide. The authors take a closer look at the association.
Journal Article, February 24, 2010
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Mumps Outbreak --- New York, New Jersey, Quebec, 2009
Learn more about the investigation behind the largest mumps outbreak in the United States since 2006.
Journal Article, February 24, 2010
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Anxiety and the Management of Asthma in an Adult Outpatient Population
The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between anxiety and asthma management, in terms of Global Initiative for Asthma steps, lung function, and medication.
Journal Article, February 24, 2010
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Health Extension in New Mexico: An Academic Health Center and the Social Determinants of Disease
New Mexico's Health Extension Rural Offices link under-served communities with the resources of an academic health center.
Journal Article, February 24, 2010
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Healthcare Worker Occupation and Immune Response to Pneumocystis jirovecii
This study highlights the real threat of nosocomial transmission of Pneumocystis jirovecii in healthcare workers.
Journal Article, February 23, 2010
