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...e hypertension in atrial fibrillationpatients is a significant predictor of stroke, it remains to be seen whetherthese patients should take aspirin or warfarin. The final treatment decisionshould be made between the physician and the patient after considering theindividual's risk for stroke, benefits from treat...Asthma-Airways Clinic Improves Lives, Reduces Medical Costs
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...percent of patients treated withONYX-015 alone had significant tumor regressions, including two completeregressio...ctor of clinical research at Onyx. "We have seen significant tumor regression in the patients treated to date,including some complete responses, and this is a dr...UCSF Hospitalists May Be Key To Shorter, Less Costly Hospital Stays
...andomly divided into the two groups. There was no significant difference between how patients in both groups faredhealthwise, or how satisfied they were with the care they received, Wachtersaid. That finding is based on a wide range of observations, including patientoutcomes and hospital readmissions, as well a...Drug's Effect On Chromosomes May Explain Second Cancers
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... differences between the twotechniques proved more significant for smaller stones. The investigators sawthe only drawbacks to URS use was stent placement in patients for 4 to 14 days, depending on the size of the stone, and dependence on the surgeon's skill or experiencewith the URS....How Reliable Are League Tables?
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... ways to reducehigh-risk sexual behaviors reported significant reductions across a range ofsexual risk indicators over a one-year period. The more intervention sessionsthe participants attended, the less high-risk behaviors they engaged in. Among men who took the seven-session intervention, for instanc...18 Millionth Chemical Substance Entered In World's Largest Database Of ChemicalInformation
... encountered by thegeneral public, nor produced in significant quantities. Nevertheless, some ofthese substances may eventually lead to new medicine, materials, or otherimportant discoveries.) The 18 millionth substance was registered on June 15, 1998, selected from aWorld Intellectual Property Organization pat......organizationsnationwide and aggregates to identify significant trends in clinical practicethat may adversely affe...rom the ED. Furthermore, there is a statistically significant correlation between thesepatients and unplanned hospital admission or death within the same two-day ...International Panel Evaluates Testing For Drug Resistance In HIV
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