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Faculty Journal Club Article Log - 2007

Select a category from the following list. An article in a category can be linked to the weekly presentation at which it was discussed.

Cardiology/Vascular
Critical Care
Endocrinology
General Medicine
Geriatrics
Gastroenterology
Hematology/Thrombosis
Infectious Disease
Neurology/Psychiatry
Oncology
Pulmonology
Renal/Urology
Rheumatology
Women's Health

CARDIOLOGY/VASCULAR

Multiple Biomarkers for the Prediction of First Major Cardiovascular Events and Death NEJM December 21, 2006

Dopamine Agonists and the Risk of Cardiac-Valve Regurgitation NEJM January 4, 2007

Valvular Heart Disease and the Use of Dopamine Agonists for Parkinson's Disease NEJM January 4, 2007

Clopidogrel Use and Long-term Clinical Outcomes After Drug-Eluting Stent Implantation JAMA January 10, 2007

N-Terminal Fragment of the Prohormone Brain-Type Natriuretic Peptide (NT-proBNP), Cardiovascular Events, and Mortality in Patients With Stable Coronary Heart Disease JAMA January 10, 2007

External Validity of Clinical Trials in Acute Myocardial Infarction ARCH INT MED January 8, 2007

The Expectation Effect and Cardiac Pacing for Refractory Vasovagal Syncope AM J MED January 1, 2007

The Association of Methamphetamine Use and Cardiomyopathy in Young Patients AM J MED February 1, 2007

Effects of Intensive Versus Moderate Lipid-Lowering Therapy on Myocardial Ischemia in Older Patients With Coronary Heart Disease CIRCULATION February 13, 2007

Routine Upstream Initiation vs Deferred Selective Use of Glycoprotein Ib/IIIa Inhibitors in Acute Coronary Syndromes: The ACUITY Timing Trial JAMA February 14, 2007

Acute Coronary Syndrome vs. Nonspecific Troponin Elevation: Clinical Predictors and Survival Analysis ARCH INT MED February 12, 2007

Influence of Blood Pressure on the Effectiveness of a Fixed-Dose Combination of Isosorbide Dinitrate and Hydralazine in the African-American Heart Failure Trial JACC January 1, 2007

NEJM "Stent" Issue - Executive Summary of Articles NEJM March 8, 2007

Effect of Body Mass Index on Diagnostic and Prognostic Usefulness of Amino-Terminal Pro-Grain Natriuretic Peptide in Patients with Acute Dyspnea ARCH INT MED February 26, 2007

Weekend versus Weekday Admission and Mortality from Myocardial Infarction NEJM March 15, 2007

Long-term outcome after an early invasive versus selective invasive treatment strategy in patients with non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome and elevated cardiac troponin T (the ICTUS trial): a follow-up study LANCET March 10, 2007

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation by bystanders with chest compression only (SOS-KANTO): an observational study LANCET March 17, 2007

Contemporary Clinical Profile and Outcome of Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis JAMA March 28, 2007

Absolute and Attributable Risks of Cardiovascular Disease Incidence in Relation to Optimal and Borderline Risk Factors: Comparison of African American With White Subjects - Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study ARCH INT MED March 26, 2007

Fish oil helps statins reduce coronary events in Japanese patients LANCET March 31, 2007

Optimal Medical Therapy with or without PCI for Stable Coronary Disease NEJM April 12, 2007

Decline in Rates of Death and Heart Failure in Acute Coronary Syndromes, 1999-2006 JAMA May 2, 2007

Carvedilol Protects Better Against Vascular Events Than Metoprolol in Heart Failure JACC March 6, 2007

American Heart Association 2007 SBE Prophylaxis Guidelines CIRCULATION May 7, 2007

Effects of Percutaneous Coronary Interventions in Silent Ischemia after Myocardial Infarction: The SWISSI II Randomized Controlled Study JAMA May 9, 2007

A Sustained Mortality Benefit from Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm ANN INT MED May 15, 2007

Effect of Soy Nuts on Blood Pressure and Lipid Levels in Hypertensive, Prehypertensive, and Normotensive Postmenopausal Women ARCH INT MED May 28, 2007

Pay for Performance, Quality of Care, and Outcomes in Acute Myocardial Infarction JAMA June 6, 2007

Effect of Angiotensin Receptor Blockade and Antihypertensive Drugs on Diastolic Function in Patients with Hypertension and Diastolic Dysfunction: A Randomized Trial LANCET June 23, 2007

Nonfasting Triglycerides and risk of Myocardial Infarction, Ischemic Heart Disease, and Death in Men and Women JAMA July 18, 2007

Fasting Compared With Nonfasting Triglycerides and Risk of Cardiovascular Events in Women JAMA July 18, 2007

Outcomes of Using High or Low Dose Atorvastatin in Patients 65 Years of Age or Older with Stable Coronary Heart Disease ANN INT MED July 3, 2007

"America's Best Hospitals" in the Treatment of Acute Myocardial Infarction ARCH INT MED July 9, 2007

Aspirin Resistance and Adverse Clinical Events in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease AM J MED July 7, 2007

Efficacy and safety of combined use of aliskiren and valsartan in patients with hypertension LANCET July 21, 2007

Enoxaparin Dosing and Associated Risk of In-Hospital Bleeding and Death in Patients with non- ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndromes ARCH INT MED July 23, 2007

Effect of Coenzyme Q10 on Myopathic Symptoms in Patients Treated with Statins AM J CARD August 14, 2007

A Regional System to Provide Timely Access to Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction CIRCULATION August 14, 2007

Effect of celecoxib on restenosis after coronary angioplasty with a TAXUS (COREA-TAXUS trial): an open-label randomized controlled trial LANCET August 18, 2007

Warfarin versus aspirin for stroke prevention in an elderly community population with atrial fibrillation (the Birmingham Atrial Fibrillation Treatment of the Aged Study, BAFTA): A randomized controlled trial LANCET August 11, 2007

Midterm Prognosis of Patients with Suspected Coronary Artery Disease and Normal Multislice Computed Tomgraphic Findings: A Prospective Management Outcome Study ARCH INT MED August 13, 2007

Sex Differences in the Relationship Between Amiodarone Use and the Need for Permanent Pacing in Adults with Atrial Fibrillation ARCH INT MED August 13, 2007

Accuracy of diagnosing atrial fibrillation on electrocardiogram by primary care practitioners and interpretative diagnostic software BMJ August 25, 2007

Screening versus routine practice in detection of atrial fibrillation in patients aged 65 and over BMJ August 25, 2007

Regression of Electrocardiographic Left Ventricular Hypertrophy Is Associated With Less Hospitalization for Heart Failure In Hypertensive Patients ANN INT MED September 4, 2007

On Treatment Diastolic Blood Pressure and Prognosis in Systolic Hypertension ARCH INT MED September 24, 2007

HDL Cholesterol, Very Low Levels of LDL Cholesterol, and Cardiovascular Events NEJM September 27, 2007

Obesity Paradox in Patients with Hypertension and Coronary Artery Disease AM J MED September 28, 2007

Accuracy of electrocardiography in diagnosis of left ventricular hypertrophy in arterial hypertension: systematic review BMJ October 6, 2007

Implementation of a Statewide System for Coronary Reperfusion for ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction JAMA November 28, 2007

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CRITICAL CARE

Selenium in Intensive Care (SIC): Results of a prospective randomized, placebo-controlled, multiple-center study in patients with severe systemic inflammatory response syndrome, sepsis, and septic shock CRIT CARE MED January 1, 2007

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation by bystanders with chest compression only (SOS-KANTO): an observational study LANCET March 17, 2007

12-h pretreatment with methylprednisolone versus placebo for prevention of postextubation laryngeal oedema: a radomised double-blind trial LANCET March 31, 2007

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ENDOCRINOLOGY

Incident Diabetes in Clinical Trials of Antihypertensive Drugs: A network meta-analysis LANCET January 20, 2007

Clomiphene, Metformin, or Both for Infertility in the Polycycstic Ovary Syndrome NEJM February 8, 2007

Intensive Intraoperative Insulin Therapy versus Conventional Glucose Management during Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Trial ANN INT MED February 20, 2007

Comparison of the Atkins, Zone, Ornish, and LEARN Diets for Change in Weight and Related Risk Factors Among Overweight Premenopausal Women: The A TO Z Weight Loss Study: A Randomized Trial JAMA March 7, 2007

Effect of Once-Weekly Oral Alendronate on Bone Loss in Men Receiving Androgen Deprivation Therapy for Prostate Cancer. A Randomized Trial ANN INT MED March 20, 2007

Once-Yearly Zoledronic Acid for Treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis NEJM May 3, 2007

Long-Term Effect of Diabetes and Its Treatment on Cognitive Function NEJM May 3, 2007

Effect of Rosiglitazone on the Risk of Myocardial Infarction and Death from Cardiovascular Causes NEJM June 14. 2007

Effects of Phytoestrogen Genistein on Bone Metabolism in Osteopenic Postmenopausal Women ANN INT MED June 19, 2007

Rosiglitazone Evaluated for Cardiovascular Outcomes - An Interim Analysis NEJM July 5, 2007

Impact of self monitoring of blood glucose in the management of patients with non-insulin treated diabetes BMJ July 21,2007

Association Between Increased Mortality and Mild Thyroid Dysfunction in Cardiac Patients ARCH INT MED July 23, 2007

Serum Thyrotropin Measurements in the Community: Five-Year Follow-up in a Large Network of Primary Care Physicians ARCH INT MED July 23, 2007

Effects of a Fixed Combination of Perindopril and Indapamide on Macrovascular and Microvascular Outcomes in Patients with Type 2 DM LANCET September 9, 2007

Effects of Aerobic Training, Resistance Training, or Both on Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes ANN INT MED September 18, 2007

Subclinical Hypercortisolism Among Outpatients Referred for Osteoporosis ANN INT MED October 16, 2007

Addition of Biphasic, Prandial, or Basal Insulin to Oral Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes NEJM October 25, 2007

Teriperatide or Alendronate in Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoprosis NEJM November 26, 2007

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GASTROENTEROLOGY

Long-term Proton Pump Inhibitor Therapy and Risk of Hip Fracture JAMA December 27, 2006

A Quantitative Immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Neoplasia ANN INT MED February 20, 2007

Sequential Therapy with Standard Triple-Drug Therapy for Helicobacter pylori Eradication: A Randomized Trial ANN INT MED April 17, 2007

Pre-endoscopy serological testing for coeliac disease: evaluation of a clinical decision tool BMJ April 7, 2007

Omeprazole before Endoscopy in Patients with Gastrointestinal Bleeding NEJM April 19, 2007

Use of Proton Pump Inhibitors and the Risk of Community-Acquired Pneumonia: A Population-Based Case-Control Study ARCH INT MED May 14, 2007

Combination of a cyclo-oxygenase-2 inhibitor and a proton-pump inhibitor for prevention of recurrent ulcer bleeding in patients at very high risk: a double-blind, randomised trial LANCET May 12, 2007

Aspirin and the Risk of Colorectal Cancer in Relation to the Expression of COX-2 NEJM May24, 2007

Early Antibiotic Treatment for Severe Acute Necrotizing Pancreatitis Annals of Surgery May 1, 2007

CT Colonography versus Colonoscopy for the Detection of Advanced Neoplasia NEJM October 4, 2007

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GENERAL MEDICINE

House Staff Team Workload and Organization Effects on Patient Outcomes in an Academic General Internal Medicine Inpatient Service ARCH INT MED January 8, 2007

Tonsillectomy versus watchful waiting in recurrent streptococcal pharyngitis in adults: a randomised controlled study BMJ May 5, 2007

Pharmacist Medication Assessments in a Surgical Preadmission Clinic ARCH INT MED May 28, 2007

Surgery versus Prolonged Conservative Treatment for Sciatica NEJM May 31, 2007

Surgical versus Nonsurgical Treatment for Lumbar Degenerative Spondylolisthesis NEJM May 31, 2007

Physiotherapist-Directed Exercise, Advice, or Both for Subacute Low Back Pain ANN INT MED June 5, 2007

An Evidence-Based Perspective on Greetings in Medical Encounters ARCH INT MED June 11,2007

Diagnostic Scope and Esposure to Primary Care Physicians in Australia, New Zealand and the United States: Cross Sectional Analysis of Results from Three National Surveys BMJ June 16, 2007

Different Ways to Describe Benefits of Risk-Reducing Treatments ANN INT MED June 19, 2007

Physician Self-Disclosure in Primary Care Visits ARCH INT MED June 25, 2007

Tying Up Loose Ends: Discharging Patients with Unresolved Medical Issues ARCH INT MED June 25, 2007

Effect of Coenzyme Q10 on Myopathic Symptoms in Patients Treated with Statins AM J CARD August 14, 2007

Effects of Bariatric Surgery on Mortality in Swedish Obese Subjects NEJM August 23, 2007

Long-Term Mortality after Gastric Bypass Surgery NEJM August 23, 2007

Accuracy of diagnosing atrial fibrillation on electrocardiogram by primary care practitioners and interpretative diagnostic software BMJ August 25, 2007

Acupuncture as an Adjunct to Exercise-Based Physiotherapy for Osteoarthritis of the Knee BMJ September 1, 2007

Serious Adverse Drug Events Reported to the Food and Drug Administration 1998-2005 ARCH INT MED September 10, 2007

Changes in Exposure of Adult Non-Smokers to Secondhand Smoke After Implementation of Smoke-free Legislation in Scotland BMJ September 15, 2007

Documentation of Contraception and Pregnancy When Prescribing Potentially Teratogenic Medications for Reproductive-Age Women ANN INT MED September 18, 2007

Preventive Health Examinations and Preventivve Gynecological Examinations in the United States ARCH INT MED September 24, 2007

German Accupuncture Trials (GERAC) for Chronic Low Back Pain: Randomized, Multicenter, Blinded, Parallel-Group Trial With 3 Groups ARCH INT MED September 24, 2007

Medical Errors Involving Trainees ARCH INT MED October 22,2007

Risperidone for Treatment-Refractory Major Depressive Disorder: A Randomized Trial ANN INT MED November 6, 2007

Cause-Specific Excess Deaths Associated with Underweight, Overweight, and Obesity JAMA November 7, 2007

How Much Time Do Physicians Spend Providing Care Outside of Office Visits? ANN INT MED November 20, 2007

Skin Temperature Monitoring Reduces the Risk for Diabetic Foot Ulceration in High-risk Patients AM J MED December 1, 2007

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GERIATRICS

Renal Function and Risk of Hip and Vertebral Fractures in Older Women ARCH INT MED January 22, 2007

Evaluating the Benefit of Repeat Bone Mineral Density Measurement and Prediction of Fractures in Older Women: The Study of Osteoporotic Fractures ARCH INT MED January 22, 2007

Radiotherapy for Glioblastoma in the Elderly NEJM April 12, 2007

Using Video Images of Dementia in Advance Care Planning ARCH INT MED April 23, 2007

Antipsychotic Drug Use and Mortality in Older Adults with Dementia ANN INT MED June 5, 2007

Preoperative Hematocrit Levels and postoperative Outcomes in Older Patients Undergoing Noncardiac Surgery JAMA June 13, 2007

Donepezil for the Treatment of Agitation in Alzheimer's Disease NEJM October 4, 2007

Zoledronic Acid and Clinical Fractures and Mortality after Hip Fracture NEJM November 1, 2007

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HEMATOLOGY/THROMBOSIS

Venous Thromboembolism in Patients with Renal Insufficiency: Findings from the RIETE Registry AM J MED December 1, 2006

Brief Communication: Preoperative Anticoagulant Activity after Bridging Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin for Temporary Interruption of Warfarin ANN INT MED February 6, 2007

Oral Contraceptives and the Absolute Risk of Venous Thromboembolism in Women With Single or Multiple Thrombophilic Defects: Results From a Retrospective Family Cohort Study ARCH INT MED February 12, 2007

Vancomycin Induced Thrombocytopenia NEJM March 1, 2007

No Association Between the Common MTHFR 677CT Polymorphism and Venous Thrombosis: Results From the MEGA Study ARCH INT MED March 12, 2007

Prevalence of Neutropenia in the U.S. Population: Age, Sex, Smoking Status, and Ethnic Differences ANN INT MED April 3, 2007

Anticoagulation for three versus six months in patients with deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism, or both: randomised trial BMJ March 31, 2007

Nononcologic Use of Human Recombinant Erythropoietin Therapy in Hospitalized Patients ARCH INT MED April 23, 2007

Homocysteine lowering by B vitamins and the secondary prevention of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism: a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study BLOOD January 1, 2007

Elevated Red Cell Distribution Width in the Diagnosis of Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura in Patients Presenting with Anemia and Thrombocytopenia SOUTHERN MED J March 1, 2007

Homocysteine-Lowering therapy and Risk for Venous Thromboembolism: A Randomized Trial ANN INT MED June 5, 2007

Aspirin Resistance and Adverse Clinical Events in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease AM J MED July 7, 2007

Enoxaparin Dosing and Associated Risk of In-Hospital Bleeding and Death in Patients with non- ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndromes ARCH INT MED July 23, 2007

The Use of graduated compression stockings in association with fondaparinux in surgery of the hip THE J OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY July 1, 2007

Eltrombopag for the Treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura NEJM November 29, 2007

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INFECTIOUS DISEASE

Posaconazole vs. Fluconazole or Itraconazole Prophylaxis in Patients with Neutropenia NEJM January 25, 2007

Use of Vancomycin or First-Generation Cephalosporins for the Treatment of Hemodialysis-Dependent Patients with Methicillin-Susceptible Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia CLIN INF DIS January 15, 2007

Male circumcision for HIV prevention in young men in Kisumu, Kenya: a radomised controlled trial LANCET February 24, 2007

Male circumcision for HIV prevention in men in Rakai, Uganda: a randomised trial LANCET February 24, 2007

Vancomycin Induced Thrombocytopenia NEJM March 1, 2007

Contemporary Clinical Profile and Outcome of Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis JAMA March 28, 2007

TB in a Low-Incidence Country: Differences Between New Immigrants, Foreign-Born Residents and Native Residents AM J

Brief Communication: Treatment of Enterococcus faecalis Endocarditis with Ampicillin plus Ceftriaxone ANN INT MED April 17, 2007 MED April 1, 2007

American Heart Association 2007 SBE Prophylaxis Guidelines CIRCULATION May 7, 2007

Use of Proton Pump Inhibitors and the Risk of Community-Acquired Pneumonia: A Population-Based Case-Control Study ARCH INT MED May 14, 2007

Improvement of tuberculosis Case Detection and Reduction of Discrepancies Between Men and Women By Simple Sputum-Submission Instructions: a Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial LANCET June 9,2007

Use of Probiotic Lactobacillus Preparation to Prevent Diarrhea Associated with Antibiotics BMJ July 14, 2007

The impact of Standardized Order Sets and Intensive Clinical Case Management on Outcomes in Community-Acquired Pneumonia ARCH INT MED August 13, 2007

Early Thimerisal Exposure and Neuropsychological Outcomes at 7 to 10 Years NEJM September 27, 2007

Hepatitis A Vaccine versus Immune Globulin for Postexposure prophylaxis NEJM October 25, 2007

Validation of a Decision Aid to Assist Physicians in Reducing Unnecessary Antibiotic Drug Use for Acute Cystitis ARCH INT MED November 12, 2007

Short-course Nitrofurantoin for the Treatment of Acute Uncomplicated Cystitis in Women ARCH INT MED November 12, 2007

 

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NEUROLOGY/PSYCHIATRY

A Randomized Trial of Vitamin E Supplementation and Cognitive Function in Women ARCH INT MED December 19, 2006

Effect of 3-year Folic Acid Supplementation on Cognitive Function in Older Adults in the FACIT Trial: A randomised, double-blind, controlled study LANCET January 20, 2007

Thrombolysis with alteplase for acute ischaemic stroke in the Safe Implementation of Thrombolysis in Stroke-Monitoring Study (SITS-MOST): an observational study LANCET January 27, 2007

Validation and refinement of scores to predict very early stroke risk after transient ischaemic attack LANCET January 27, 2007

Sumatriptan-Naproxen for Acute Treatment of Migraine: A Randomized Trial JAMA April 4, 2007

Surgery versus Prolonged Conservative Treatment for Sciatica NEJM May 31, 2007

Surgical versus Nonsurgical Treatment for Lumbar Degenerative Spondylolisthesis NEJM May 31, 2007

Antipsychotic Drug Use and Mortality in Older Adults with Dementia ANN INT MED June 5, 2007

Safety and Tolerability of Gene Therapy with an Adeno-associated Virus (AAV) Borne GAD Gene for Parkinson's Disease: An Open Labe, Phase I Trial LANCET June 23, 2007

Donepezil for the Treatment of Agitation in Alzheimer's Disease NEJM October 4, 2007

Early Treatment with Prednisolone or Acyclovir in Bell's Palsy NEJM October 18, 2007

Valacyclovir and Prednisolone Treatment for Bell's Palsy: A Multicenter, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study J Otology and Neurology April 1, 2007

Effect of urgent treatment of transient ischaemic attack and minor stroke on early recurrent stroke (EXPRESS study) LANCET October 20, 2007

Risperidone for Treatment-Refractory Major Depressive Disorder: A Randomized Trial ANN INT MED November 6, 2007

Increasing Outpatient Fluoroquinolone Exposure Before Tuburculosis Diagnosis and Impact on Culture Negative Disease ARCH INT MED November 26, 2007

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ONCOLOGY

Cancer Incidence Before and After Kidney Transplantation JAMA December 20, 2006

A Quantitative Immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Neoplasia ANN INT MED February 20, 2007

Prevalence of HPV Infection Among Females in the United States JAMA February 28, 2007

Computed Tomography Screening and Lung Cancer Outcomes JAMA March 7, 2007

Effect of Once-Weekly Oral Alendronate on Bone Loss in Men Receiving Androgen Deprivation Therapy for Prostate Cancer. A Randomized Trial ANN INT MED March 20, 2007

Delivery of Cancer Screening: How Important is the Preventive Health Examination ARCH INT MED March 26, 2007

MRI Evaluation of the Contralateral Breast in Women with Recently Diagnosed Breast Cancer NEJM March 29, 2007

Influence of Computer-Aided Detection on Performance of Screening Mammography NEJM April 5, 2007

Radiotherapy for Glioblastoma in the Elderly NEJM April 12, 2007

Quadrivalent Vaccine against Human Papillomavirus to Prevent High-Grade Cervical Lesions NEJM May 10, 2007

Case-Control Study of Human Papillomavirus and Oropharyngeal Cancer NEJM May 10, 2007

Aspirin and the Risk of Colorectal Cancer in Relation to the Expression of COX-2 NEJM May 24, 2007

Limited Family Structure and BRCA Gene Mutation Status in Single Cases of Breast Cancer JAMA June 20, 2007

CT Colonography versus Colonoscopy for the Detection of Advanced Neoplasia NEJM October 4, 2007

Obesity-Related Plasma Hemodilution and PSA Concentration Among Men JAMA November 21, 2007

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PULMONOLOGY

Diagnosis and Initial Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea without Polysomnography: A Randomized Validation Study ANN INT MED February 6, 2007

Salmeterol and Fluticasone Propionate and Survival in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease NEJM February 22, 2007

Asthma Control during the Year after Bronchial Thermoplasty NEJM March 29, 2007

Tiotropium in Combination with Placebo, Salmeterol, or Fluticasone-Salmeterol for Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Randomized Trial ANN INT MED April 17, 2007

Randomized Comparison of Strategies for Reducing Treatment in Mild Persistent Asthma NEJM May 17, 2007

Rescue Use of Beclomethasone and Albuterol in a Single Inhaler for Mild Asthma NEJM May 17, 2007

Implications of prognostic pessimism in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or asthma admitted to intensive care in the UK within the COPD and asthma outcome study (CAOS): multicentre observational cohort study BMJ December 1, 2007

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RENAL/UROLOGY

Self management for men with lower urinary tract symptoms: randomised controlled trial BMJ January 6, 2007

Effect of Once-Weekly Oral Alendronate on Bone Loss in Men Receiving Androgen Deprivation Therapy for Prostate Cancer. A Randomized Trial ANN INT MED March 20, 2007

Statin Use and Hospitalization for Sepsis in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease JAMA April 4, 2007

Renal Insufficiency Following Contrast Media Administration Trial (REMEDIAL): A radomized trial of 3 preventive strategies CIRCULATION March 13, 2007

Burch Colposuspension versus Fascial Sling to Reduce Urinary Stress Incontinence NEJM May 24, 2007

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RHEUMATOLOGY

Massage Therapy for Osteoarthritis of the Knee: A Randomized Controlled Trial ARCH INT MED December 19, 2006

Changes in Barometric Pressure and Ambient Temperature Influence Osteoarthritis Pain AM J MED May 1, 2007

Surgery versus Prolonged Conservative Treatment for Sciatica NEJM May 31, 2007

Surgical versus Nonsurgical Treatment for Lumbar Degenerative Spondylolisthesis NEJM May 31, 2007

Physiotherapist-Directed Exercise, Advice, or Both for Subacute Low Back Pain ANN INT MED June 5, 2007

Acupuncture as an Adjunct to Exercise-Based Physiotherapy for Osteoarthritis of the Knee BMJ September 1, 2007

German Accupuncture Trials (GERAC) for Chronic Low Back Pain: Randomized, Multicenter, Blinded, Parallel-Group Trial With 3 Groups ARCH INT MED September 24, 2007

Group Exercise, Education, and Combination Self-management in Women with Fibromyalgia: A Randomized Trial ARCH INT MED November 12, 2007

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WOMEN'S HEALTH

Treatment of Vasomotor Symptoms of Menopause with Black Cohosh, Multibotanicals, Soy, Hormone Therapy, or Placebo: A Randomized Trial ANN INT MED December 19, 2006

Bone Mineral Density Response to Caloric Restriction-Induced Weight Loss or Exercise-Induced Weight Loss: A Randomized Controlled Trial ARCH INT MED December 19, 2006

Effects of Continuing or Stopping Alendronate After 5 Years of Treatment: The Fracture Intervention Trial Long-term Extension (FLEX): A Randomized Trial JAMA December 27, 2006

Mammographic Density and the Risk and Detection of Breast Cancer NEJM January 18, 2007

Evaluating the Benefit of Repeat Bone Mineral Density Measurement and Prediction of Fractures in Older Women: The Study of Osteoporotic Fractures ARCH INT MED January 22, 2007

Uterine-Artery Embolization versus Surgery for Symptomatic Uterine Fibroids NEJM January 25, 2007

Clomiphene, Metformin, or Both for Infertility in the Polycycstic Ovary Syndrome NEJM February 8, 2007

Oral Contraceptives and the Absolute Risk of Venous Thromboembolism in Women With Single or Multiple Thrombophilic Defects: Results From a Retrospective Family Cohort Study ARCH INT MED February 12, 2007

Prevalence of HPV Infection Among Females in the United States JAMA February 28, 2007

Comparison of the Atkins, Zone, Ornish, and LEARN Diets for Change in Weight and Related Risk Factors Among Overweight Premenopausal Women: The A TO Z Weight Loss Study: A Randomized Trial JAMA March 7, 2007

Long-term Aspirin Use and Mortality in Women ARCH INT MED March 26, 2007

Influence of Computer-Aided Detection on Performance of Screening Mammography NEJM April 5, 2007

Once-Yearly Zoledronic Acid for Treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis NEJM May 3, 2007

Quadrivalent Vaccine against Human Papillomavirus to Prevent High-Grade Cervical Lesions NEJM May 10, 2007

Quadrivalent Vaccine against Human Papillomavirus to Prevent Anogenital Diseases NEJM May 10, 2007

Ovarian cancer and hormone replacement therapy in the Million Women Study LANCET May 19, 2007

Burch Colposuspension versus Fascial Sling to Reduce Urinary Stress Incontinence NEJM May 24, 2007

Effect of Soy Nuts on Blood Pressure and Lipid Levels in Hypertensive, Prehypertensive, and Normotensive Postmenopausal Women ARCH INT MED May 28, 2007

Limited Family Structure and BRCA Gene Mutation Status in Single Cases of Breast Cancer JAMA June 20, 2007

Effects of Phytoestrogen Genistein on Bone Metabolism in Osteopenic Postmenopausal Women ANN INT MED June 19, 2007

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