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Combined Screening for BRCA1 Mutation Carriers Found Useful
Annual screen-film mammography with magnetic resonance imaging linked with improved survival
Monday, March 08, 2010

Genomic Testing Discussions for Recurrence Risk Evaluated
Study finds one-third of breast cancer patients do not fully understand recurrence risk discussions
Monday, March 08, 2010

Women's Groups Linked to Lower Infant Mortality in India
However, a similar study in rural Bangladesh found no benefit to women's support groups
Monday, March 08, 2010

Ultraviolet Light Exposure and Renal Cancer Risk Assessed
Study finds inverse association between occupational exposure and renal cancer in men
Monday, March 08, 2010

Infant Hearing-Loss Screenings Have Increased
Available data suggests that 97 percent were screened in 2007 versus 46.5 percent in 1999
Monday, March 08, 2010

Visitors and Displaced Persons at High Risk of Malaria in Haiti
Documented post-earthquake cases underscore need for strict chemoprophylaxis adherence
Monday, March 08, 2010

Obese Children More Likely to Incur Lower Extremity Injuries
But less likely to sustain head and face injuries as compared to non-obese children
Monday, March 08, 2010

Hearing Checks Recommended for Childhood Cancer Survivors
Report spells out ototoxic risks of platinum-based chemotherapy and radiotherapy
Monday, March 08, 2010

Pre-Surgery C-Reactive Protein Linked to Long-Term Mortality
Study finds significantly increased mortality with C-reactive protein levels 3 mg/L and higher
Monday, March 08, 2010

AHA: Sugary Beverages Linked to Heart Disease Burden
Higher consumption during 1990 to 2000 may have led to a rise in diabetes, CHD cases in recent years
Monday, March 08, 2010

Fatigue Found Predictive of Cardiovascular Events in ESRD
Patients on dialysis who are severely fatigued have twice the risk of cardiovascular events
Monday, March 08, 2010

Severe Liver Injury Still a Concern in Isoniazid Treatment
Severe injuries, deaths seen in isoniazid-treated patients underscore need for close monitoring
Monday, March 08, 2010

Beliefs About Lung Cancer Differ Along Racial Lines
Study finds African-Americans more likely to hold beliefs that could impede prevention, treatment
Friday, March 05, 2010

In Very Oldest, Dementia Rate Rises Exponentially
Study finds that 12.7 percent of people aged 90 to 94 develop dementia each year
Friday, March 05, 2010

Airway Obstruction Common in World Trade Center Workers
May explain declines in lung function among rescue workers after Sept. 11, 2001
Friday, March 05, 2010

Rosuvastatin Protects Against Reperfusion-Related Damage
Study finds drug blunts impact of ischemia and reperfusion on flow-mediated dilation
Friday, March 05, 2010

Study Explores Links Between Obesity and Depression
Meta-analysis confirms that obesity increases risk of depression and vice versa
Friday, March 05, 2010

Screen Time Affects Teens' Feelings of Detachment
More time in front of television and computer linked to detachment from parents and peers
Friday, March 05, 2010

AHA: Cocoa May Reduce Risk of Hemorrhagic Stroke
In French women, those with the highest intake found to have a lower risk
Thursday, March 04, 2010

Article Addresses Cardioverter-Defibrillators in Hospices
Most hospices admit patients with ICDs; researchers recommend deactivation policies
Thursday, March 04, 2010

Adult Ocular Shingles Linked to Higher Stroke Risk
Study finds patients more likely to have ischemic strokes rather than hemorrhagic strokes
Thursday, March 04, 2010

AHA: DNA Test May Predict Weight-Loss Success
Cheek swab may identify patients most likely to respond to a low-carbohydrate or low-fat diet
Thursday, March 04, 2010

Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine Beneficial in HIV
Seven-valent conjugate vaccine protects against recurrent infection caused by multiple serotypes
Wednesday, March 03, 2010

Norepinephrine and Dopamine Treatment for Shock Compared
Study finds overall death rates similar, but dopamine may pose danger in cardiogenic shock
Wednesday, March 03, 2010

ACS Updates Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines
American Cancer Society's updated guidelines reaffirm that shared decision making is key
Wednesday, March 03, 2010

AHA: Caffeine Has Mixed Effects on Heart Health
Higher intake is linked to reduced risk of arrhythmia hospitalization and diabetes
Wednesday, March 03, 2010

AHA: TV Linked to Adverse Cardiometabolic Risk Profile
High level of watching in young adulthood may increase heart disease risk by early middle-age
Wednesday, March 03, 2010

Effect of Bystander CPR for Children Assessed by Type
If event is non-cardiac in origin, CPR with rescue breathing found superior to chest compression only
Wednesday, March 03, 2010

Cutting Salt Intake Could Save Billions of Medical-Cost Dollars
Significant reductions in myocardial infarction, stroke, with a small cut in salt content of food
Wednesday, March 03, 2010

AHA: Physical Fitness Linked to Academic Performance
And, girls participating in organized physical activity exhibit lower body fat at ages 18 to 19
Wednesday, March 03, 2010


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