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AAN: Mediterranean Diet Found to Benefit Older Adults
- 02/08/2010 16:55 PDT
Older adults who adhere to a Mediterranean diet rich in fruits and vegetables and low in saturated fat may have a reduced risk of cerebrovascular disease, according to a study released Feb. 8 in advance of the annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology, to be held from April 10 to 17 in Toronto.
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Coronary Risk Information May Benefit High Risk Patients
- 02/08/2010 16:30 PDT
Adults at moderate to high risk of coronary heart disease may be more likely to seek treatment if they are given a quantitative estimate of their risk odds in the form of coronary heart disease risk information, but the population-wide effect of disseminating such information remains unclear, according to a review published in the Feb. 8 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine.
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Glaucoma Drugs Associated With Lower Mortality
- 02/08/2010 16:15 PDT
Among glaucoma patients, the use of any class of glaucoma drug is associated with a significantly lower likelihood of dying, according to a study published in the February issue of the Archives of Ophthalmology.
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AHA/ACC Offer Guidance for Dangerous Arrhythmia
- 02/08/2010 15:40 PDT
Hospitalized patients taking QT-prolonging drugs may be at risk for drug-induced long-QT syndrome and should be closely monitored by electrocardiogram for the incidence of the serious arrhythmia known as torsade de pointes, according to a scientific statement from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology Foundation published online Feb. 8 in Circulation.
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Drug Found to Inhibit, Reverse Osteoporosis in Rodents
- 02/08/2010 14:25 PDT
An investigational drug that blocks the synthesis of serotonin in the gut prevents and reverses osteoporosis in a rodent model of the disease by promoting bone formation, according to a study published online Feb. 7 in Nature Medicine.
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Fewer States Preempting Local Smoke-Free Rules
- 02/08/2010 13:10 PDT
Some progress has been made on the Healthy People 2010 goal of eliminating state laws which enable states to preempt local restrictions on smoke-free areas that are more stringent than state laws, according to an article published in the Feb. 5 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
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Soft Drinks Linked to Pancreatic Cancer in Chinese
- 02/08/2010 12:15 PDT
Consuming two or more soft drinks per week may be associated with a higher risk of pancreatic cancer in middle-aged and elderly Chinese individuals, although results from previous studies in primarily Caucasian populations have been mixed, according to a study in the February issue of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.
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Economic Status Linked to Anxiety, Depression in Cancer
- 02/08/2010 11:20 PDT
Women with low socioeconomic status who are diagnosed with breast cancer are likely to suffer higher levels of anxiety and depression than women with medium or high socioeconomic status, according to a study published online Feb. 8 in Cancer.
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Healthy Routines May Reduce Obesity in Children and Teens
- 02/08/2010 11:00 PDT
Exposure to three household routines is associated with a significantly reduced prevalence of obesity in preschoolers, and an age-appropriate book may help obese girls aged 9 to 13 years lose weight, according to two articles published online Feb. 8 in Pediatrics.
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H1N1 Vaccination Still Highly Recommended
- 02/08/2010 10:55 PDT
Despite H1N1 virus levels stabilizing, transmission remains an issue and vaccination continues to be an effective option for prevention of this potentially serious condition, according to a Feb. 5 press briefing by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.
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AAN: Solvents Linked to Increased Risk of Parkinson's
- 02/08/2010 10:40 PDT
Occupational exposure to common solvents may be associated with an increased risk of Parkinson's disease, according to research released Feb. 7 in advance of the annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology, to be held from April 10 to 17 in Toronto.
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Racial Disparities in Perinatal HIV Infections Decline Slightly
- 02/08/2010 10:15 PDT
Racial disparities in perinatal HIV diagnoses have declined in recent years, although African-Americans and Hispanics still account for the majority of infections, according to research published in the Feb. 5 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
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Few Women Taking Tamoxifen to Prevent Breast Cancer
- 02/08/2010 09:55 PDT
Well below 1 percent of American women without a personal history of breast cancer have been taking tamoxifen to prevent breast cancer in the past decade, according to a report in the February issue of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.
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Behavioral Health Factors Linked to HPV Vaccination
- 02/08/2010 09:30 PDT
Certain behavioral health factors may potentially be associated with human papillomavirus vaccine acceptability, according to research published in the February issue of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.
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Many American Adults Do Not Get Recommended Vaccines
- 02/08/2010 09:00 PDT
Although most parents ensure their children are vaccinated, adults often do not receive recommended vaccinations themselves, according to a new report, Adult Immunization: Shots to Save Lives.