Archive: 15/04/2015

High flavoring content in some e-cigarettes may be cause for concern

The levels of chemicals used to flavour some brands of e-cigarette fluid exceed recommended exposure limits and could be respiratory irritants, in some cases, suggests research published online in the journal Tobacco Control.

Apr 15, 2015

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Many teens try e-cigs, but few become regular users

E-cigarettes are popular with teens, including those who have never smoked, but few of those who try them become regular users, while most of those who do so are also smokers, finds research published in the online journal ...

Apr 15, 2015

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Concomitant, sequential Tx similar for H. pylori eradication

(HealthDay)—For eradication of Helicobacter pylori infection, concomitant therapy (CT) is equivalent to sequential therapy (ST), and hybrid therapy offers similar efficacy to CT, according to research published online April ...

Apr 15, 2015

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Meta-analysis: Valgus knee bracing helps pain in knee OA

(HealthDay)—For patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA), valgus knee bracing is associated with improvements in pain, according to a meta-analysis published in the April issue of Arthritis Care & Research.

Apr 15, 2015

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Bird flu outbreak could head eastward with fall migration

Eastern U.S. poultry producers are bracing for the potential arrival of a deadly bird flu virus outbreak that farmers in the Midwest have struggled to stop.

Apr 15, 2015

Cervical disc arthroplasty tops ACDF for single-level cervical Dz

(HealthDay)—For patients with single-level symptomatic cervical disc disease, cervical disc arthroplasty (CDA) is associated with lower readmission rates, lower reoperation rates, and reduced costs compared with anterior ...

Apr 15, 2015

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FDA approves new type of heart failure drug from Amgen

Patients with chronic heart failure, a deadly disease that worsens as the heart pumps less blood through the body, are getting a much-needed new option.

Apr 15, 2015

In Jamaica, small amounts of pot decriminalized

Drug law amendments that partially decriminalize small amounts of pot and pave the way for a lawful medical marijuana sector went into effect Wednesday in Jamaica, a country where the drug has long been culturally entrenched.

Apr 15, 2015

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Disney-linked measles outbreak soon to be over in California

A measles outbreak that began at Disneyland and reignited debate about vaccinations is nearing an end.

Apr 15, 2015

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Unnecessary preoperative testing still done on cataract patients

Although routine preoperative testing is not indicated for patients undergoing cataract surgery, researchers at UC San Francisco have found that it is still a common occurrence and is driven primarily by provider practice ...

Apr 15, 2015

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Archive: 15/04/2015

High flavoring content in some e-cigarettes may be cause for concern

Many teens try e-cigs, but few become regular users

Concomitant, sequential Tx similar for H. pylori eradication

Meta-analysis: Valgus knee bracing helps pain in knee OA

Bird flu outbreak could head eastward with fall migration

Cervical disc arthroplasty tops ACDF for single-level cervical Dz

FDA approves new type of heart failure drug from Amgen

In Jamaica, small amounts of pot decriminalized

Disney-linked measles outbreak soon to be over in California

Unnecessary preoperative testing still done on cataract patients

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