This article may seem a little alarmist, but the problem of
polypharmacy in the elderly is a real one.
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2007/08/17/1186857771586.html?page=fullpage#conte
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On `www.godhatesfags.com' we read the exciting news
that PhelpsCo will soon be picketing in the land
of Leonardo Da Vinci and Galileo -- or, as they
put it, the "Land of Fag Pink Triangles &

Coronary Artery Findings After Left-Sided Compared With Right-Sided
Radiation Treatment for Early-Stage Breast Cancer
Candace R. Correa, Harold I. Litt, Wei-Ting Hwang, Victor A. Ferrari,
Lawrence J. Solin, Eleanor E. Harris

Association of Laboratory-Defined Aspirin Resistance With a Higher
Risk of Recurrent Cardiovascular Events
A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Jaapjan D. Snoep, MSc; Marcel M. C. Hovens, MD; Jeroen C. J.

According to the link "Thank God for the Utah Mine Disaster, on:
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PhelpsCo is planning to picket the memorial services for
the miners in Utah "assuming they are dead".

please excuse my scarse English especially in dealing with medical
terms.
My doctor discovered a click while checking my heart and sent me to a
cardiologist who diagnosed a Mitral Valve Prolaps with an insuffiency

My wife had a referral to have a doppler stress test done.  When they
did the test, they performed a color flow doppler in addition to the
doppler.
Aetna would not pay for the color flow doppler or reading of it

The Los Angeles Times reported on August 10 that a new study has
identified a regulatory role for osteocalcin, a hormone that controls
sugar metabolism.  This is the first hint that skeletal tissues play a
role in regulating bodily processes.  Osteocalcin may protect against T2

Study Renews Conflict - Of - Interest Debate
http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/us/AP-Journal-Conflicts.html?_r=1&oref=slogin

A Randomized Factorial Trial of Vitamins C and E and Beta Carotene in
the Secondary Prevention of Cardiovascular Events in Women
Results From the Women's Antioxidant Cardiovascular Study
Nancy R. Cook, ScD; Christine M. Albert, MD; J. Michael Gaziano, MD;

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I am asking the following question for a lady.
After placing herself on ERT for more than 10 years, she is wondering
whether it is a good idea to continue with this therapy, knowing also
that when she stops taking the pills, all hells would break loose.

I'm embarking on a Caribbean dive vacation soon but, should I check
with my Cardiologist about this? I've been diving my entire life and
the idea that diving is anything other than a normal activity hadn't
occurred to me until now. It'll involve mostly shallow dives (30'-40')

from BMJ:
http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/335/7614/285

Christian Boot Camp Officials Accused of Dragging Teen Behind Van
Saturday , August 11, 2007
BANQUETE, Texas ?
The director of a Christian boot camp and an employee were arrested