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An Elderly Man With Dyspnea
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A 65-year-old man presents to the emergency department (ED) complaining of worsening dyspnea on exertion associated with chest tightness, wheezing, and coughing. He smokes 2 packs of cigarettes daily. His breath sounds are diminished throughout, and the cardiac examination reveals distant heart sounds with a somewhat prominent P2. What is the diagnosis?
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Finger Length Pattern Linked to Osteoarthritis
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People whose index fingers are shorter than their ring fingers -- the so-called "male" or type 3 finger length pattern -- are at increased risk for osteoarthritis of the knee, according to a report in the January issue of Arthritis and Rheumatism. Reuters Health Information
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