
While once thought to be rare, recent data published by Lee and colleagues suggest the incidence of venous thromboembolism (eg, deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism) is on the rise in India, accounting for about 17.5 per 10,000 hospital admissions. Unfortunately, approximately 20% of patients experiencing an unprovoked venous thromboembolism…
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Menopausal hormone replacement therapy reduces fractures but increases risks for other conditions
A great deal of controversy surrounds the use of menopausal hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for the prevention of chronic conditions. “There are robust data now coming in that there is a window of opportunity in the early menopausal years when HRT may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. It would…
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