Monday, April 16, 2012

Medical News

Medical News


Metabolic syndrome prevalent in Indian schizophrenia patients

Posted: 16 Apr 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Results from an Indian study suggest that nearly half of patients with schizophrenia meet criteria for the metabolic syndrome, with increased waist circumference being the most common component.

Short psychoeducational program may benefit BD patients

Posted: 16 Apr 2012 05:00 PM PDT

A short, mobile phone-based psychoeducational program may improve knowledge of mood management strategies in patients with bipolar disorder, study results suggest.

Metformin benefits in diabetes management ‘still unclear’

Posted: 15 Apr 2012 05:00 PM PDT

The efficacy of metformin in preventing death or cardiovascular events has not been proven by current studies, even though the drug is considered the first-line treatment for Type 2 diabetes, show findings from a meta-analysis.

Two drinks a day linked to reduced mortality after first heart attack

Posted: 15 Apr 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Long-term moderate alcohol consumption is inversely linked with all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in men who have survived a myocardial infarction, a study suggests.

Black hypertensive patients at increased sudden death risk

Posted: 15 Apr 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Black hypertensive patients are at a significantly increased risk for sudden cardiac death, findings from the LIFE study show.

Metformin benefits in diabetes management ‘still unclear’

Posted: 15 Apr 2012 05:00 PM PDT

The efficacy of metformin in preventing death or cardiovascular events has not been proven by current studies, even though the drug is considered the first-line treatment for Type 2 diabetes, show findings from a meta-analysis.

Women risk developing the metabolic syndrome through lack of exercise

Posted: 15 Apr 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Women are less likely than men to get at least 30 minutes of exercise per day, resulting in greater odds for developing the metabolic syndrome, show results of a US study.

Contrast agent impact on thrombolysis uncertain

Posted: 15 Apr 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Use of X-ray contrast agents in patients with acute stroke could have a small impact on the efficacy of intravenous thrombolysis, say researchers from the Calgary Stroke Program.

Semuloparin trumps enoxaparin after hip replacement

Posted: 15 Apr 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Semuloparin is superior to enoxaparin for venous thromboembolism prevention after hip replacement surgery, but not after knee replacement or hip fracture surgery, show results of three phase III trials.

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