News tagged with secondary prevention

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Vitamin B and omega-3 supplementation and cancer: new data

Researchers from the Nutritional Epidemiology Joint Research Unit have just published a study showing that, in men with a previous history of cardiovascular pathologies, supplementation with B vitamins and omega-3 polyunsaturated ...

Health created Feb 17, 2012 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Prostate cancer: Curcumin curbs metastases

Powdered turmeric has been used for centuries to treat osteoarthritis and other illnesses. Its active ingredient, curcumin, inhibits inflammatory reactions. A new study led by a research team at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität ...

Cancer created Oct 12, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Benefits of aspirin more modest than previously believed

(Medical Xpress) -- People without a history of cardiovascular disease (such as heart attack or stroke) are unlikely to benefit from a regular dose of aspirin, given the associated risk of internal bleeding. ...

Medications created Jan 16, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Colchicine proves 'safe and effective' in the prevention of recurrent pericarditis

Colchicine, when given in addition to conventional therapy, was more effective than placebo in reducing the incidence of recurrence and the persistence of symptoms of pericarditis in a randomised controlled trial. This is ...

Cardiology created Aug 29, 2011 | popularity 2.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Should aspirin be used to prevent cancer?

Aspirin, the everyday drug taken by countless people around the world to ward off pain and reduce their risk of developing heart disease, may have a new trick up its sleeve –-preventing cancer.

Cancer created Oct 01, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Sentinel injuries are common in infants who are abused

(HealthDay)—Sentinel injuries are common among infants who suffer abuse and are rare in those who are evaluated for abuse and found to not be abused, according to a study published online March 11 in Pediatrics.

Pediatrics created Mar 13, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0