Archive: 08/09/2016

Statins' benefits outweigh side-effects: science review

The heart-protecting benefits of anti-cholesterol statins far outnumber the side-effects, a scientific review said Friday blaming shoddy research for scaring people and putting lives at risk.

Sep 8, 2016

Major review to help doctors, patients and public make informed decisions about the use of statins

A major review of the available evidence on the safety and efficacy of statin therapy, published in The Lancet, intends to help doctors, patients and the public make informed decisions about the use of the drugs. The authors ...

Sep 8, 2016

Study explores link between weight and stroke risk in women

(HealthDay)—Excess weight may put women at increased risk for ischemic stroke, but at lower risk for hemorrhagic stroke, according to research published online Sept. 7 in Neurology.

Sep 8, 2016

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Treating leukemia with cord-blood transplant looks promising

(HealthDay)—Umbilical cord blood may work as well as current alternatives for adults and children with leukemia—or even better in some cases, according to a study published in the Sept. 8 issue of the New England Journal ...

Sep 8, 2016

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Cellular defect may be linked to Parkinson's: study

(HealthDay)—Researchers say they've discovered a cellular defect that may be common to all forms of Parkinson's disease.

Sep 8, 2016

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New strategy may help prevent kidney failure in patients with diabetes

A new strategy may help halt the progression of kidney disease in patients with diabetes. The approach, which is highlighted in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN), addresses a common ...

Sep 8, 2016