Thursday, September 6, 2012

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Medical News


Unrecognized heart attack prevalent in older diabetes patients

Posted: 06 Sep 2012 05:00 PM PDT

The prevalence of unrecognized myocardial infarction by cardiac magnetic resonance in elderly patients is higher than that of recognized MI and is associated with increased mortality, say researchers.

Unrecognized heart attack prevalent in older diabetes patients

Posted: 06 Sep 2012 05:00 PM PDT

The prevalence of unrecognized myocardial infarction by cardiac magnetic resonance in elderly patients is higher than that of recognized MI and is associated with increased mortality, say researchers.

Bipolar conversion in children linked to family history

Posted: 06 Sep 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Conversion from bipolar disorder not otherwise specified to a diagnosis of bipolar I or II disorder is common among children, research confirms, and is predicted by a family history of mood disorders.

Antipsychotic-induced obsessive compulsive symptoms assessed

Posted: 06 Sep 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Results from a Korean study show that the symptom structure of second-generation-antipsychotic-induced obsessive compulsive symptoms is similar to that seen in patients with "pure" obsessive compulsive disorder.

Vitamin D supplements have unintended lipid consequences

Posted: 05 Sep 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Correcting vitamin D levels in individuals at risk for cardiovascular disease may have detrimental effects on their lipid profiles, report researchers.

WOEST: Dual antiplatelet therapy more effective than triple

Posted: 05 Sep 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Dual antiplatelet therapy with clopidogrel and an oral anticoagulant reduces bleeding and mortality more effectively than triple therapy including aspirin, researchers say.

Constipation drug may bring US patients relief

Posted: 05 Sep 2012 05:00 PM PDT

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved linaclotide for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation and irritable bowel syndrome with constipation in adults.

Vitamin D supplements have unintended lipid consequences

Posted: 05 Sep 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Correcting vitamin D levels in individuals at risk for cardiovascular disease may have detrimental effects on their lipid profiles, report researchers.

A significant proportion of breast cancer survivors have chronic fatigue

Posted: 05 Sep 2012 05:00 PM PDT

UK study results show that over a third of breast cancer survivors have cancer-related fatigue syndrome and that these women have significantly lower subjective quality of life and mood than their nonfatigued peers.

Reduced NF-κB expression linκed to postradiation oral mucosa vulnerability

Posted: 05 Sep 2012 05:00 PM PDT

The fragility of oral mucosa after radiotherapy for oral squamous cell carcinoma may be due to the inhibition of the DNA transcriptor protein nuclear factor κappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells, show study findings.

WOEST: Dual antiplatelet therapy more effective than triple

Posted: 05 Sep 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Dual antiplatelet therapy with clopidogrel and an oral anticoagulant reduces bleeding and mortality more effectively than triple therapy including aspirin, researchers say.

Predictors for pain after breast cancer surgery unveiled

Posted: 04 Sep 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Researchers have identified that chronic preoperative pain, axillary surgery, and psychologic robustness significantly predict acute pain outcomes after breast cancer surgery.

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