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Dutasteride REDUCE Trial
This study was funded by GlaxoSmithKline.
The study was conducted by a physician who is a consultant for GlaxoSmithKline.
Swine Flu – A Death in Texas
Mexican Toddler in U.S. Dies From Swine Flu – NYTimes.com
Note the first reported US fatality from swine flu is a Mexican child who recently flew into the country. According to the NY Times the death toll in Mexico now stands at approximately 159.
Swine Flu Update – 103 Dead in Mexico
Swine flu outbreak dampens economy hopes, markets | Reuters
According to Reuters, the death toll from Swine Flu in Mexico now stands at 103.
Swine Flu Kills 60 in Mexico
Deadly Swine Flu Outbreak in Mexico City Prompts Fears of a Pandemic | 80beats | Discover Magazine
This is beginning to look like human to human transmission.
Economic Burden of Diabetes Worsening
My oldest son is pre-Med. I keep gently reminding him endocrinology is an exciting field.
A recent study from the CDC and NIH shows that nearly 13 percent of adults in the United States have diabetes, but 40 percent of those individuals haven’t been diagnosed yet.
NEJM – Images
NEJM — Bilateral Subacute Subdural Hematomas
Check out this bilateral hematoma. Take home lesson? If you have been in a motor vehicle accident, go see a doctor.
MMSE Cut Score Change
Friends and Mortality
Well – What Are Friends For? A Longer Life – NYTimes.com
There was a time in my working career when I complained about the lack of a social life. Work, take care of family, work, repeat. Well, a couple of years ago I started reconnecting. My significant other was truly amazed. I was amazed.
Add this to your list of stuff underwriters don’t routinely ask about. A 22% reduction in risk is significant. Be sure to read the Australian study abstract. Then tell your boss you’re designing the first mortality risk friendship questionnaire.
Q-Wave Electrocardiography – What MI?
An interesting report and fuel for the debate on the protective value of the resting EKG.
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