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We should be wary of unproven treatments that may he worse than the disease.

Evidence from randomized, controlled trials indicates that most patients should receive beta-blockers in this situation.

The hypothesis is interesting, hut data are lacking.

One must consider the magnitude of the decline and the expected benefits of continuing the medication.

Use of performance-enhancing substances is widespread, even among amateur athletes. Here is a rundown of the effects, legal status, and potential for abuse of some of the more common substances.

Falls in the elderly are not random occurrences caused solely by bad luck—they are predictable. And what can be predicted can often be prevented.

You can quickly find answers to medical questions online. The key is to be selective, based on the type of information needed.

Contrary to popular opinion, Legionnaires’ disease is common. New tests for it will make people realize just how common it is.

Compliance with handwashing guidelines rarely exceeds 50%, and physicians are the worst offenders. Plain soap and water may not be enough.

Immunocompromised patients are particularly susceptible to infectious diseases, but they may not always receive the vaccines they need for protection.

Despite reports of myocardial infarction and sudden cardiac death in men taking sildenafil (Viagra), most evidence indicates the drug is safe, effective, and well tolerated in most men with coronary artery disease.

The pharmacology of dofetilide, the evidence of its effectiveness, and the appropriate precautions in using it.