The Journal of family practice
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NO. In general, nonoral estrogen use for menopausal symptoms is associated with a lower cardiovascular (CV) risk profile than oral estrogen use (strength of recommendation [SOR], B; meta-analysis of cohort studies). ⋯ Vaginal estrogen therapy also is associated with lower CV-related mortality for 3 to 5 years compared withnonuse (SOR, B; cohort study). No high-quality randomized trials address this topic.
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Multicenter Study
A new standard for treatment of torus fractures of the wrist?
A large multicenter trial evaluated effects on pain and function for pediatric patients treated with a soft bandage vs rigid immobilization.
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The location of the nodules and the patient's history were important diagnostic clues. The punch biopsy confirmed our suspicions.
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► myalgias and progressive symmetrical proximal weakness ► history of unilateral renal agenesis, type 2 diabetes, and hyperlipidemia.