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Acute Coronary Syndrome: How to Empower Patients
Patients with a new diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome often do not know a great deal about their disease, its treatment, or the lifestyle changes needed to prevent recurrence.
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Upper Respiratory Infections: The Lowdown
About 25 million Americans see a physician for an upper respiratory infection every year.
Eye Health: Insights for Patients with Diabetes
If all individuals with diabetic retinopathy were treated in a timely manner, the incidence of blindness from diabetes could be decreased by 90%.
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Targeting Prostacyclin and Endothelin
Remodeling of the pulmonary vasculature, thrombi, and increased vascular resistance and pulmonary arterial pressure lead to right heart failure and death if not treated.
Myofascial Pain Syndrome and Fibromyalgia: Similar Symptoms, Distinct Diseases
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that about 2% of the population is affected by fibromyalgia.
Drug-Induced Gingival Overgrowth: More than a Cosmetic Issue
Drug-induced gingival overgrowth affects about 1 million North Americans.
Antidepressants and Pregnancy: Finding a Healthy Balance
There are risks to both taking antidepressants and not treating depression during pregnancy.
Eczema Essentials: More than Skin Deep
Although eczema is not curable, it is controllable.
Safe Drug Handling: Lessons Learned
Even a little exposure to some hazardous drugs can be highly absorbed.