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- Zinc lozenges for the common cold
Clinical trials of zinc cold therapy have produced conflicting results.
- The Breast Cancer Prevention Trial (P-1 Study)
Tamoxifen can reduce the incidence of breast cancer by nearly half in women at high risk, but at the price of increased endometrial cancer and thromboembolism. An illustration shows the differing effects of tamoxifen in different organs.
- Deep brain stimulation reduces symptoms of Parkinson disease
When medications fail to control the symptoms of Parkinson disease, either surgery or a small implanted electrical device can help. With an illustration of how deep brain stimulation works.
- Underused options for preventing and treating influenza
We have the means to prevent most cases of influenza, and to reduce the severity of cases that occur.
- Diagnosis and management of superior vena cava syndrome
The first manifestations of lung cancer or lymphoma may be due to compression of the superior vena cava.