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Tuesday 27 March 2012
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Low Bad Cholesterol Tied To Cancer Risk
Written by Catharine Paddock PhD
US researchers suggest there is an underlying mechanism that affects both cancer and low LDL (so-called "bad") cholesterol, because they found low LDL cholesterol in people with no history of taking drugs to lower their... [read article]
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Alcohol Guidelines To Come Under Review, UK
Written by Catharine Paddock PhD
The UK government is to commission a review of the current guidelines on alcohol consumption. The move is part of the government's alcohol strategy aimed at curbing excessive drinking and in response to a recent... [read article]
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IBS Drugs With Fewest Side Effects Identified
Written by Catharine Paddock PhD
A new review of published research has identified drugs for treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with the fewest side effects. The researchers find that two commonly used drugs, rifaximin and lubiprostone, offer the... [read article]
Cervical Disease Sufferers Could Benefit From HPV Vaccine
French Doctors Close In On Dukan Diet Guru, Dr. Pierre Dukan
Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) J&J Anti Clot Trials Looking Good
Administering Glucose-Insulin-Potassium For Chest Pain Does Not Reduce Heart Attack Risk
Fidaxomicin Better Than Oral Vancomycin For Clostridium Difficile Infection
Cancer Trials Patient Information Leaflets Too Long, Intimidating And Incomprehensible
Cell Cancer Death - Scientists Unlock Key To Mystery
Females On Parole And Mental Illness Risk
Restrictive Red Blood Cell Transfusion Strategy Recommended In New Guidelines
Varying Blood Pressure Readings In Each Arm Linked To Lower Survival Rates
Januvia (Sitagliptin) Approved For Those With Type 2 Diabetes With Renal Impairment, UK
Regular Chocolate Consumption Linked To Leaner Bodies
Other Medical and Health News for 27 March*
Popular imageDeep Brain Stimulation Allows Surgeons To Control Tremors With Brain 'Pacemaker'
Popular imageSmoking Increases Risk Of Schizophrenia
Popular imageStand Up: Your Life Could Depend On It
La Nina Could Set The Stage For Flu Pandemics
Potential For 'Molecular-Guided Surgery' For Cancer Via New Endoscope Technology
Breast Cancer Tumors Spot-Frozen By Cryoablation Therapy
Interventional Radiology Treatments Coming For Weight Loss, Disc Disease
New Hope For Pancreatic Cancer Patients Offered By Electrical Pulse Treatment
Revision Necessary For Updated Policy About Pelvic Exam Consent In Canada
Popular imageStopping Teen Dating Violence By 'Coaching Boys Into Men'
Bioorthogonal Chemistry - Making Drugs Inside Patients - And More
Wireless Health Monitoring Via New 'Electronic Skin' Patches
Attacking Antibiotic Resistant Tuberculosis With Drugs Already On The Market
Shortage Of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Capable-Hospitals
Vaccinating Chickens Could Prevent Foodborne Illness
Cardiovascular Risk Profile Dramatically Impacted By Large-Scale, Community-Wide Preventive Initiative
Popular imageGut Bacteria Control Allergic Diseases
Vaginal Delivery Triples Risk Of Incontinence 20 Years After Child Birth
Popular imageDiabetes Drug Metformin May Prevent Heart Disease
Gut Bacteria Affect Intestinal Blood Vessel Formation
Increased Mortality Risk For Heart Attack Patients With High Blood Sugar
New Guidelines For Red Blood Cell Transfusion
Interventional Radiologists Fight Post-Thrombotic Syndrome, Provide Hope For Chronic DVT
Genetic Variants Linked To Fatty Liver Disease Identified In Obese Children
Mothers May Suffer Post-Adoption Stress Fed By Expectations, Exhaustion
Study Of Kidney Stones In Fruit Flies May Hold Key To Treatment For Humans
Bone Heath Improved By Everolimus Plus Exemestane In Post-Menopausal Women With Advanced Breast Cancer
Removing Breast Tumours Using Ultrasound-Guided Surgery Found To Be Preferred Method In Trial
Even Slight Stimuli Change The Information Flow In The Brain
Increased Risk Of Breast Cancer Recurrence In Overweight And Obese Women
Discovery Of New Epilepsy Gene In Dogs
Bone Marrow Stem Cell Therapy For Heart Disease Using Patient's Own Cells
New Information Regarding The Timing And Benefit Of More Potent Anti-Platelet Agents For Use In Acute Coronary Syndromes
The Likelihood Of Tears During Coronary Angioplasty: Where Are They And How Do They Affect Patient Outcomes?
Stigma Linked To Depression Among Lung Cancer Patients
Review Of Stroke Rehabilitation And Recovery: Working Group Sets Priorities For Future Research
New Tool For Imaging Biomolecules Will Assist In Fight Against Immunological And Other Disorders
Upon Implanting In Uterus, Embryonic Stem Cells Shift Metabolism In Cancer-Like Way
Popular imageSleeping After Processing New Info Most Effective, New Study Shows
Despite Much Improvement,1.8 Billion People Still Drinking Unsafe Water
Popular imageSudden Onset OCD In Children - Possible Causes Broadened
Novel Pathway Identified For T-Cell Activation In Leprosy: Finding May Help Develop New Treatments For Infectious Diseases, Cancer
Novel Methods Employed To Uncover Gene Mutations For Common Diseases
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