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Rhabdomyolysis Therapy
Data on rhabdomyolysis therapy discussed by researchers at Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Department of Internal Medicine
December 30th, 2006
New research, "No pain, no gain--exercise-induced rhabdomyolysis associated with the performance enhancer herbal supplement ephedra," is the subject of a report. According to recent research published in the journal Medical Science Monitor, "We describe a rare case of severe rhabdomyolysis provoked by ingestion of a performance-enhancer herbal supplement containing ephedra. REPORT: A healthy 21-year-old Army soldier complained of "complete muscle failure" after collapsing at the end of Army Physical Fitness Test." "The patient was found to be tachycardic and hypotensive, but his vital signs quickly stabilized after receiving sodium chloride in the ambulance....
Source: Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week (2006-12-30)
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