Friday, July 22, 2011

Medical News

Medical News


Factors predicting thrombus formation after stenting identified

Posted: 21 Jul 2011 05:00 PM PDT

Japanese researchers have identified the factors that most significantly predict risk for long-term thrombus formation after stent implantation.

Optimistic outlook may protect against stroke

Posted: 21 Jul 2011 05:00 PM PDT

People with an optimistic disposition have a reduced risk for stroke, suggest findings from the Health and Retirement Study.

Childhood obesity increases death risk in later life

Posted: 21 Jul 2011 05:00 PM PDT

Findings from a systematic review show that being overweight or obesity in childhood and adolescence is associated with an increased risk for premature death and morbidity in adulthood.

Coronary calcification progression unrelated to long-term cholesterol reduction

Posted: 21 Jul 2011 05:00 PM PDT

Changes in serum cholesterol levels achieved with long-term use of lipid-lowering therapy do not noticeably alter the rate at which coronary artery calcification progresses, study results show.

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