Archive: 14/06/2013

New treatments outperforming placebo becoming less common

(HealthDay)—The efficacy of new medical treatments compared with placebo has sharply declined over the last few decades, suggesting that comparative effectiveness studies are needed, according to a study published in the ...

Jun 14, 2013

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Many smoke exposed in home/Car despite smoke-free rules

(HealthDay)—Many U.S. adults report voluntary smoke-free rules for private settings, such as homes and vehicles, but millions of people are still exposed to secondhand smoke in these environments, according to research ...

Jun 14, 2013

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Early, severe flu season caused big rise in child deaths: CDC

(HealthDay)—This past flu season started earlier, peaked earlier and led to more adult hospitalizations and child deaths than most flu seasons, U.S. health officials reported Thursday.

Jun 14, 2013

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Healthy and less healthy 'Kid's menu' meals similar in price

(HealthDay)—Healthy and less healthy meals on children's menus in full-service restaurants are similarly priced, in contrast to the higher price of healthy food at the grocery store, according to a study published online ...

Jun 14, 2013

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Marked variability seen in total knee arthroplasty indications

(HealthDay)—There is considerable variability associated with total knee arthroplasty (TKA) recommendations, according to a report published in the May issue of Pain Medicine News.

Jun 14, 2013

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Duloxetine moderately cost-effective for treating back pain

(HealthDay)—Duloxetine is a moderately cost-effective treatment for chronic low back pain (CLBP) compared with other post-first-line oral medications, according to research published in the May 15 issue of Spine.

Jun 14, 2013

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Older patients will make lifestyle changes to avoid fractures, study finds

Older patients who know they are at risk of fractures will make positive lifestyle changes to avoid them, such as exercising, wearing proper footwear and taking supplements, a new study has found.

Jun 14, 2013

Scientists identify neurons that control feeding behavior in Drosophila

Scientists at the University of Massachusetts Medical School have developed a novel transgenic system which allows them to remotely activate individual brain cells in the model organism Drosophila using ambient temperature. ...

Jun 14, 2013

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Drugmaker Elan plans to explore sale of company (Update)

Shares of Elan Corp PLC jumped Friday after the Irish drugmaker said it will explore a possible sale of the company while its board continues to fend off a hostile takeover bid from Royalty Pharma.

Jun 14, 2013

Court hearing on hold over lung transplant rules

(AP)—A court hearing over organ donation rules is on hold after the Pennsylvania girl at the center of the lawsuit received a lung transplant.

Jun 14, 2013

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Archive: 14/06/2013

New treatments outperforming placebo becoming less common

Many smoke exposed in home/Car despite smoke-free rules

Early, severe flu season caused big rise in child deaths: CDC

Healthy and less healthy 'Kid's menu' meals similar in price

Marked variability seen in total knee arthroplasty indications

Duloxetine moderately cost-effective for treating back pain

Older patients will make lifestyle changes to avoid fractures, study finds

Scientists identify neurons that control feeding behavior in Drosophila

Drugmaker Elan plans to explore sale of company (Update)

Court hearing on hold over lung transplant rules

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