Friday, August 31, 2012

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Medical News


Mammographic density 'unrelated to breast cancer death risk'

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Although high-density breast cancer high breast density on mammography is an established risk factor for developing breast cancer, it is not associated with an increased risk for death, say US investigators who suggest different factors may affect risk at different times.

TNF inhibitors best cardiac option for psoriasis patients

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Use of tumor necrosis factor inhibitors is associated with a significantly reduced risk for myocardial infarction in psoriasis patients compared with use of other medications, report researchers.

Sleep apnea’s contribution to diabetic nephropathy needs attention

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 05:00 PM PDT

The effect of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome on the development of diabetic nephropathy requires investigation, say researchers.

Excessive daytime sleepiness during pregnancy should raise the alarm

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Excessive daytime sleepiness is a common occurrence in pregnant women, particularly during the third trimester, but researchers warn that it might not always be physiologically normal.

Mammographic density 'unrelated to breast cancer death risk'

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Although high-density breast cancer high breast density on mammography is an established risk factor for developing breast cancer, it is not associated with an increased risk for death, say US investigators who suggest different factors may affect risk at different times.

TNF inhibitors best cardiac option for psoriasis patients

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Use of tumor necrosis factor inhibitors is associated with a significantly reduced risk for myocardial infarction in psoriasis patients compared with use of other medications, report researchers.

Sleep apnea’s contribution to diabetic nephropathy needs attention

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 05:00 PM PDT

The effect of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome on the development of diabetic nephropathy requires investigation, say researchers.

Excessive daytime sleepiness during pregnancy should raise the alarm

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Excessive daytime sleepiness is a common occurrence in pregnant women, particularly during the third trimester, but researchers warn that it might not always be physiologically normal.

Quitting could cut SAH risk for some smokers

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Stopping smoking may help to attenuate people's risk for subarachnoid hemorrhage, say researchers.

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