Archive: 11/01/2016

Research reveals advice given on internet health forums may not be as dangerous as often assumed

New research carried out at Royal Holloway, University of London, suggests that medical advice given on internet health forums may be of better quality than people tend to assume.

Jan 11, 2016

Financial obstacles only partly to blame for low CPAP acceptance

(HealthDay)—For patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea under a copayment health care system, obstacles other than finances are primarily responsible for reduced purchase of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) ...

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Extended-release niacin lowers ApoB-48 concentration in T2DM

(HealthDay)—For patients with type 2 diabetes, a statin plus extended-release niacin (ERN) lowers apolipoprotein B-48 (apoB-48) concentration compared to a statin alone, according to a study published online Dec. 18 in ...

Jan 11, 2016

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Cardiomyopathy etiology impacts catheter ablation outcomes

(HealthDay)—For patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and left ventricular systolic dysfunction, cardiomyopathy etiology impacts long term outcomes of catheter ablation, according to a study published online Dec. 28 in ...

Jan 11, 2016

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FDA approves device for diabetic foot ulcers

(HealthDay)—The Integra Omnigraft Dermal Regeneration Matrix has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat diabetic foot ulcers.

Jan 11, 2016

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Brains of compulsive video gamers may be 'wired' differently

(HealthDay)—The brains of compulsive video game players may be "wired" differently, new research suggests.

Jan 11, 2016

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Could a cholesterol-lowering drug be a potential treatment for Parkinson's?

A clinical trial using cholesterol-lowering treatment Simvastatin in people living with Parkinson's is getting underway in centres across the country—with the hope that it could become one of a number of effective treatments ...

Jan 11, 2016

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Preschoolers who eat their veggies just as likely to eat junk food

Public-health experts have long expected that kids who eat more carrots and apples are less likely to eat a lot of candy and fries, but new research is calling that into question.

Jan 11, 2016

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Study finds higher fat variation of DASH diet lowers blood pressure, triglycerides

The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) dietary pattern, which is high in fruits, vegetables and low fat dairy foods, significantly lowers blood pressure as well as low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and ...

Jan 11, 2016

Survey finds 73 percent unaware of stroke symptoms

Up to three hours after a person experiences the first symptom of a stroke is often referred to as the "golden window." That's the period of time doctors say is crucial for patients to get to a hospital to receive medical ...

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