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Lack of Residual Vein Thrombosis Indicates Low Risk for Recurrent DVT
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The absence of residual vein thrombosis (RVT) following a first episode of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a reliable indicator of which patients can safely stop oral anticoagulation therapy, according to a randomized, prospective, multicenter study by Italian researchers reported in the August 1 issue of Blood. Reuters Health Information
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Monthly Vitamin D3 Supplementation Safe and Effective
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A single 45,000-IU dose of vitamin D3 given every 4 weeks is as safe as smaller daily or weekly doses and is as effective in achieving protective levels of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D, according to a study conducted in Israel. Reuters Health Information
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One-Legged Exercise Improves Aerobic Capacity in Stable COPD
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Exercising one leg at a time can improve aerobic capacity more than two-legged exercise in patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a report in the February issue of Chest. Reuters Health Information
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