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Posted on May 11, 2011 21:14
Source: MedWire News
A National Eye Institute (NEI) clinical trial has revealed that a $50 Avastin prescription is equally
effective as a $2,000 Lucentis prescription for treatment of age-relating macular degeneration
(AMD). Avastin which is an old cancer drug was found to prevent blindness caused by AMD just the
way Lucentis, a drug manufactured to treat AMD, does...
Posted on May 3, 2011 16:31
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Scientists at Harvard Medical School have found the ancient Chinese meditation "Tai Chi" to be beneficial to heart patients. Tai Chi, which literally means "Supreme Ultimate Fist", is a form of meditation in motion that combines breathing techniques, flowing circular movements, weight-shifting, balance and focused internal awareness. Earlier studies have shown the meditation form to improve conditions such as hypertension, musculoskeletal diseases, balance and fibromyalgia...
Posted on May 3, 2011 13:31
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A new study has shown that two very common groups of drugs, used extensively in the United
States, can mix badly when used together. The drugs in question are anti-inflammatory drugs and
antidepressants. The study found that most common over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drugs,
such as aspirin and ibuprofen, reduce efficacy of certain antidepressants...
Posted on April 14, 2011 16:53
Source: MedWire News
Researchers suggest that Digoxin, a popular heart drug, may play a pivotal role in the prevention of prostate cancer. The study that combined basic laboratory science with epidemiology found a 24 percent reduction in the risk of developing prostate cancer in men who were taking Digoxin...
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Posted on April 28, 2011 16:51
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Use of statins can significantly reduce death caused by pneumonia, suggests a new study. The research that was conducted by epidemiologists from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and published in the online edition of British Medical Journal, shows that patients who are on cholesterol-lowering statins have a reduced risk of death from pneumonia in a six-month period following diagnosis...
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Posted on April 18, 2011 17:22
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A new research has shed light on the relation between the use of statins and reduced diagnosis of prostate cancer. The findings of the research are sure to bring good news to more than 200, 000 American men who remain at the risk of being diagnosed with prostate cancer annually...
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Posted on April 18, 2011 17:22
Source: MedWire News
Obesity can cause serious harm to any individual as it cuts down the number of years from one's life. The more you remain obese, the more is your chance of dying - this has recently been proved by a team of researchers from the University of Copenhagen and the University of Monash...
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Posted on March 08, 2011 20:45
Source: MedWire News
Their findings show that the higher the dose of statin therapy, the greater the attenuation of oxidative stress and inflammatory activity after MI, and the larger the improvement of nitric oxide production and endothelial vasomotor function.
Furthermore, the team says that to achieve maximum benefits with statin therapy, it...
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Posted on March 07, 2011 20:33
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Combining a statin with a beta blocker may reduce the risk for stroke after coronary artery bypass surgery, research suggests.
But the retrospective review, which included thousands of patient records, found no protective effect with either drug class alone.
The researchers speculate that the benefits of combined therapy a...
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Posted on March 06, 2011 21:34
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Study findings confirm those from previous research that advocate hand washing before blood glucose testing to optimize result accuracy in patients with diabetes.
The authors suggest that use of the first drop of blood for testing is advisable after hand washing, but say that using the second drop may improve accuracy if ha...
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Posted on March 03, 2011 13:01
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Over half of Chinese adults aged 45 years or older have dyslipidemia, a major study has found.
Worryingly, dyslipidemia in this population is also poorly controlled, with just 24% of eligible individuals being treated and 60% of treated patients failing to meet therapeutic targets.
The findings are reported in the open-acc...
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Posted on February 28, 2011 13:13
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Findings from a 10-study meta-analysis suggest that the direct renin inhibitor aliskiren is as effective as angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) at treating hypertension.
The results, published in the American Journal of Hypertension, also indicate that the risk for adverse events, namely headache, nasopharyngitis, dia...
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Posted on February 24, 2011 21:03
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Nonfasting triglyceride levels are strongly associated with risk for ischemic stroke, whereas total cholesterol levels are not, shows an analysis of the Copenhagen City Heart Study.
Marianne Benn (Copenhagen University Hospital, Denmark) and colleagues say this is most likely because high triglyceride levels reflect elevate...
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Posted on February 22, 2011 15:46
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Pharmacologic treatment for diabetes, male gender, and elevated glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) all significantly increase the risk for diabetic retinopathy in patients with Type 2 diabetes, say researchers.
A smaller, but still significant association was also observed between diabetic retinopathy and longer duration of diabet...
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Posted on February 21, 2011 18:42
Source: MedWire News
Study results suggest that Korean individuals with diabetes may be at increased risk for developing early age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
AMD is the third leading cause of sight loss worldwide in people aged 50 years and above. A link between Type 2 diabetes and late-stage AMD has been suggested, but whether early-s...
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