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Even mild cognitive impairment appears to substantially increase risk for death

Cognitive impairment, even when detected at an early, mild stage, is a significant predictor of decreased life expectancy.

Health created Sep 05, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Erectile dysfunction prevalence higher in HIV-infected men

(HealthDay) -- HIV infection in men is a strong, independent predictor of erectile dysfunction (ED), regardless of age and body mass index (BMI), according to a study published in the July issue of The Jo ...

HIV & AIDS created Jul 12, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Education, wealth levels impact mortality in diabetes patients

(HealthDay)—Socioeconomic status, as measured by education and financial wealth, is a strong independent predictor of mortality risk among adult diabetes patients, according to a study published in the ...

Diabetes created Jan 16, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Blood protein able to detect higher risk of cardiovascular events

Higher levels of pregnancy-associated plasma protein A (PAPP-A) were associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events in people with cardiac chest pain that developed as a result of heart disease/coronary artery ...

Cardiology created Mar 18, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0