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COVER ARTICLE Cryosurgery for Common Skin Conditions
Cryosurgery is an easily performed, highly effective treatment for a broad range of skin conditions.  |
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| 2375 | Depression in Later
Life: A Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenge
Depression in elderly patients is widespread and often underdiagnosed
or undertreated. Depression should be treated using a biopsychosocial
approach, with psychotherapy and antidepressants that are appropriate
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| 2387 | Management of Hyponatremia
Hyponatremia is an important electrolyte abnormality with potentially significant rates of morbidity and mortality. Common causes include medications and the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion. |
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| 2395 | Diethylstilbestrol
Exposure
Women who took diethylstilbestrol during pregnancy have a slightly increased risk of breast cancer. Their offspring have a higher incidence of structural reproductive tract anomalies and an increased risk for some types of cancer. |
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PRACTICAL THERAPEUTICS
DANA L. NEWSWANGER, LCDR, MC, USNR, and CHARLES R. WARREN, LCDR, MC, USNR Guillain-Barré syndrome is a rapidly progressive polyneuropathy. Treatment consists of supportive care and plasmapheresis or intravenous immunoglobulin. |
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