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New Guidelines Suggest DVT Prophylaxis Not Appropriate For All Patients

09 February 2012

New evidence-based guidelines from the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) recommend considering individual patients' risk of thrombosis when deciding for or against the use of preventive therapies for deep vein... [read article]

Clopidogrel With Aspirin Doesn't Prevent More Small Strokes, May Increase Risk Of Bleeding, Death

06 February 2012

The anti-blood clot regimen that adds the drug clopidogrel (Plavix) to aspirin treatment is unlikely to prevent recurrent strokes and may increase the risk of bleeding and death in patients with subcortical stroke according... [read article]

The Risk Of Colon Cancer Could Be Reduced By Regular Use Of Vitamin And Mineral Supplements

06 February 2012

Could the use of vitamin and mineral supplements in a regular diet help to reduce the risk of colon cancer and protect against carcinogens? A study published in the Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology (CJPP)... [read article]

Preventive Medicine News Articles Archive - Page 1

06 February 2012

Racial Disparities Likely Reduced By Sickle Cell Anemia Stroke Prevention Efforts

02 February 2012

Spread Of Pandemic Flu Could Be Drastically Slowed By Hand Washing And Wearing Masks

28 January 2012

US Cancer Screening Below National Targets

23 January 2012

At Annual Check-Ups Patients Receive Half Of Recommended Preventive Health Services

20 January 2012

The Mystery Of An Old Diabetes Drug That May Reduce Cancer Risk: Research Opens Exciting New Avenues In Cancer Prevention

17 January 2012

Fall Rate Rises Among Those On At Least Two Prescription Drugs

Serious Injuries To Pedestrians Wearing Headphones More Than Tripled In Six Years, US Study

13 January 2012

New Guidelines For Cancer Prevention From The American Cancer Society Stress Need For Supportive Environment

Office-Based Action The Best Way To Boost Adult Immunizations

12 January 2012

Availability Of Key Attributes Of Primary Care, Medical Home, Decrease Risk Of Death

Spotlight On Lifestyle Interventions For Diabetes

11 January 2012

Annual Bleeding Events And Frequency Of Infusions Reduced By Preventive Hemophilia A Treatment

10 January 2012

Routine Aspirin More Likely To Harm Than Benefit Healthy People

09 January 2012

Couch Potato Or Elite Athlete? A Happy Medium Keeps Colds At Bay!

03 January 2012

UNC HIV Prevention Research Named Scientific Breakthrough Of The Year

31 December 2011

"Science" Names HIV Prevention Trial As Breakthrough Of The Year

28 December 2011

Breakthrough In Treatment To Prevent Blindness

23 December 2011

UNC HIV Prevention Research Named Scientific Breakthrough Of The Year

Top Journal Names Discovery That HIV Treatment Can Prevent Spread Of Virus "Breakthrough Of The Year"

20 December 2011

Alzheimer's - Experimental Drug May Stop Progression

Novel Use Of Drug Saves Children From Deadly E. Coli Bacteria Disease

19 December 2011

Increasing Condom Use, Reducing Sexually Transmitted Infections Through Behavioral Interventions

UMass Clinical Study Reduces Diabetes Risk Among Latinos

17 December 2011

Group Programs To Prevent Childhood Depression Prove Effective

16 December 2011

Young Adults Drop Exercise With Move To College Or University

Ultraviolet Rays Believed To Prevent Chickenpox Spreading

14 December 2011

Prevention and Public Health Fund - Don't Approve Cuts, APHA Urges Lawmakers

12 December 2011

More Negatives Linked To Breast Screening Than Positives? Possibly

Contraceptive Pills For Nuns?

Stop-Start Low-Carb Diets More Effective Than Standard Dieting

PSA Testing, Combined With Other Relevant Patient Data Can Reduce Unnecessary Prostate Biopsies

Should Nuns Be Given The Pill For Health Reasons?

Intermittent, Low-Carbohydrate Diets More Successful Than Standard Dieting

11 December 2011

New Study Supports Claim That Breast Screening May Be Causing More Harm Than Good

10 December 2011

Starch Intake May Influence Risk For Breast Cancer Recurrence

09 December 2011

Intermittent, Low-Carbohydrate Diets More Successful Than Standard Dieting, Present Possible Intervention For Breast Cancer Prevention

Collaboration Of Public And Private Health Partners Is Essential For Health Improvement

08 December 2011

How To Better Predict Success In HIV Prevention Clinical Trials

06 December 2011

Preventive Care Delivery And Funding

05 December 2011

Early Retirement On Health Grounds: Costly Intervention Program Has No Measurable Effect

01 December 2011

Novel Approach To HIV Prevention

Researchers Examine Role Of Inflammatory Mechanisms In A Healing Heart Opening New Avenues For Prevention And Treatment Of Heart Failure

Prediction Tools Can Aid Diabetes Prevention

27 November 2011

IOM Report On Breast Cancer And The Environment: Release Date Dec. 7

24 November 2011

Exercise More Dangerous Than Fighting Fires For Firefighters

Substance In Cancer Medicine Could Prevent Heart Attacks

23 November 2011

Targeted Financial Incentives For Patients Can Lead To Health Behavior Change

Reform Needed In Cancer Screening

18 November 2011

Prevention Strategies Needed To Stop Americans Getting Fatter

Women And Young Men, Generally Considered Low Risk, Responsible For Large Portion Of Heart Attacks

17 November 2011

New Study Ties Blood Type To Stroke Risk

Hopping Into Action: Research Aims To Prevent Obesity By Reaching Parents, Young Children Through Child Care

In Couples Where One Partner Is HIV Positive, Prophylaxis Offers Hope

Gene Discovery Could Lead To Prevention Of Skin Cancer

16 November 2011

A Vaccine Seroepidemiology Surveillance System Needed For Canada

15 November 2011

Risk Of Heart Attack, Stroke May Be Decreased By Professional Dental Cleanings

12 November 2011

Eating Fish Can Reduce The Risk Of Diabetes

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