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Tue 06 Jun 2004Doctor WebMEDICAL MATTERS Muiris HoustonOne of the hazards of having an email address at the end of this column is that it attracts all sorts of unsolicited messages.Many of these refer to the online availability of drugs. Here is one from today: "Doc, want cheap Viagra? Most charge $15 to $19 each. We just charge $4. Special wholesale price! Delivered to all countries! No embarrassing doctor's visits!"