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In the United States, 10 million people currently have osteoporosis, and another 34 million have low bone mass (weak or thin bones); these people are at increased risk for fractures and osteoporosis.

In the two placebo-controlled studies in patients with primary insomnia, a rebound effect was only observed on the first night after abrupt discontinuation of Ambien CR.

Among patients with normal baseline liver function 7%, 22% and 19% had elevations in bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase and AST (SGOT), respectively.

Recent technological advances have led to increased interest in more sophisticated multimodal approaches to acute stroke imaging.

Because these fractures are very small, they heal well with this management.

Physical therapy to increase muscle strength and flexibility may be considered to help prevent future injury.

Both AUC0-∞ and Cmax of capecitabine increased by 60% in patients with hepatic dysfunction compared to patients with normal hepatic function (n=14). The AUC0-∞ and Cmax of 5-FU were not affected.

Epidural steroid injections are generally very safe, but there are some rare potential complications.

Mutations in the SLC26A2 gene alter the structure of developing cartilage, preventing bones from forming properly and resulting in the skeletal problems characteristic of diastrophic dysplasia.