Metabolic Syndrome May Raise Breast Cancer Risk
July 02, 2009
Study suggests some individual elements likely associated with increased risk of the disease
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Bone Loss Process Not Clear in Hypercalciuria, Kidney Stones
July 02, 2009
Research review suggests that the intestines, kidneys, and bones all contribute to the condition
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Ghrelin May Play Role in Alcohol Dependence
July 02, 2009
In mice, hormone associated with hunger was linked to greater alcohol consumption
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Spine Surgeons Faulted in Elderly Screenings
July 02, 2009
Survey suggests deficiencies in performance of routine osteoporosis or osteomalacia workups
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Ketamine Appears Safe for Intubation in Critical Patients
July 01, 2009
Ketamine linked to similar organ system function, less adrenal insufficiency than etomidate
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FDA Calls for Chantix, Zyban to Feature Boxed Warning
July 01, 2009
Additional warnings follow reports of behavioral changes, depression, thoughts of suicide
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Losartan, Enalapril May Not Slow Diabetic Nephropathy
July 01, 2009
However, the renin-angiotensin system blockers help slow down retinopathy
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Statins May Protect Those at Risk From Heart Disease
July 01, 2009
Treating those at risk, but without disease, significantly improves survival
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Childhood Leukemia May Increase Insulin Resistance
June 30, 2009
Women treated with cranial radiotherapy at risk of multiple heart disease factors
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Plasma Enzyme Essential for Successful Reproduction
June 29, 2009
Phospholipase C-β1 affects reproductive behavior, ovulation, and implantation
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Helicobacter Infection Plays Role in Stomach Cancer
June 29, 2009
Mouse study finds cancer develops at different stomach sites depending on gastrin levels
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Hypoglycemia Serious Concern for Hospitalized Diabetics
June 29, 2009
Low blood sugar significantly increases the risk of inpatient death and one-year mortality
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Hormone Effects on Hepatic Lipogenesis Studied
June 26, 2009
Thyroid hormone regulates carbohydrate response element-binding protein mRNA expression
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DHA, EPA, Low Glycemic Index Help in Macular Degeneration
June 25, 2009
They are linked to lower risk for progression to advanced disease regardless of supplementation
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Elements of Mediterranean Diet Add Up to Lower Mortality
June 24, 2009
Single unidimensional diet score successfully integrates different factors
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Monitoring May Be Unnecessary After Bisphosphonate Treatment
June 24, 2009
Bone scans of postmenopausal women treated with the drug may be misleading
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Americans Paying for More of Their Health Care Costs
June 24, 2009
Families with individual coverage may spend 22 to 50 percent of household income on health care
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Bariatric Surgery Trims Cancer Incidence in Obese Women
June 24, 2009
But Swedish study finds no corresponding benefit for weight loss surgery in obese men
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High Hemoglobin Targets Not Helpful to Kidney Patients
June 23, 2009
Chronic kidney disease patients also at increased risk of hyperkalemia
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Secondary Causes for Low Bone Mineral Density Common
June 23, 2009
Many postmenopausal breast cancer survivors had low vitamin D, high parathyroid hormone
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