Friday, April 13, 2012

Medical News

Medical News


TAVR cost-effective for inoperable aortic stenosis

Posted: 12 Apr 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement may provide a cost-effective solution for patients with severe aortic stenosis who are unable to have surgery, according to US study results.

Effect of HRT on adverse events after heart attack ‘unclear’

Posted: 12 Apr 2012 05:00 PM PDT

It is unclear whether continuation of hormone replacement therapy after myocardial infarction has an effect on future adverse cardiovascular events, researchers say in the BMJ.

Electrocardiographic marker linked to stroke risk

Posted: 12 Apr 2012 05:00 PM PDT

People with a prolonged QT interval have an increased risk for stroke, suggest findings from a prospective, community-based study.

Canagliflozin an effective add-on for glycemic control

Posted: 12 Apr 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Canagliflozin is an effective new add-on regimen for the treatment of hyperglycemia, show findings from a US study.

Total and HDL cholesterol associated with stroke risk

Posted: 12 Apr 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Long-term follow-up data from a cohort of Finnish men and women have shown an association between total and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and stroke risk.

Effect of HRT on adverse events after heart attack ‘unclear’

Posted: 12 Apr 2012 05:00 PM PDT

It is unclear whether continuation of hormone replacement therapy after myocardial infarction has an effect on future adverse cardiovascular events, researchers say in the BMJ.

High vitamin D levels increase skin cancer risk in women

Posted: 12 Apr 2012 05:00 PM PDT

High levels of plasma vitamin D are associated with an increased risk for squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma in women, report researchers.

Bariatric surgery improves symptoms of psoriasis

Posted: 12 Apr 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Bariatric surgery for obesity has beneficial effects on psoriatic symptoms, show study results.

Substance dependence common among European schizophrenia patients

Posted: 12 Apr 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Results from a European study confirm high rates of comorbid drug and alcohol dependence among patients with schizophrenia, although these rates are lower than in the USA and there is significant variation between countries.

Gene variant influences creativity in manic BD patients

Posted: 12 Apr 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Patients with bipolar disorder who carry the Val allele of the brain-derived neurotrophic factor gene variant rs6265 exhibit increased levels of creativity during episodes of mania compared with Met allele carriers, research suggests.

Total and HDL cholesterol associated with stroke risk

Posted: 12 Apr 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Long-term follow-up data from a cohort of Finnish men and women have shown an association between total and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and stroke risk.

Electrocardiographic marker linked to stroke risk

Posted: 12 Apr 2012 05:00 PM PDT

People with a prolonged QT interval have an increased risk for stroke, suggest findings from a prospective, community-based study.

Osteoprotegerin linked to VTE

Posted: 12 Apr 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Serum osteoprotegerin may be involved in the development of thrombotic events, say researchers who found that levels of the protein are raised in patients with a history of venous thromboembolism.

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