Archive: 28/04/2017

States with medical marijuana laws see drop in prescriptions

(HealthDay)—Medical marijuana laws are associated with a decline in the number of prescriptions filled for Medicaid enrollees, according to a study published in the April issue of Health Affairs.

Apr 28, 2017

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Unraveling the mystery of DNA attacks in cells' powerhouse could pave way for new cancer treatments

New research has unravelled the mystery of how mitochondria—the energy generators within cells—can withstand attacks on their DNA from rogue molecules.

Apr 28, 2017

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Plasma catecholamines predict post-op A-fib after cardiac Sx

(HealthDay)—Assessment of plasma catecholamines on the morning of surgery can predict the likelihood of postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) for patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery, according to a study published ...

Apr 28, 2017

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Rx errors up with generic propranolol for hemangioma

(HealthDay)—Physicians prescribing propranolol in a single concentration of 4.28 mg/mL for infantile hemangioma (IH) report fewer prescribing errors than those prescribing generic propranolol, according to a research letter ...

Apr 28, 2017

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Older women show limited understanding of osteoporosis

(HealthDay)—Many older women have low awareness about osteoporosis and its contribution to fracture risk and a lack of understanding about the benefits of osteoporosis pharmacotherapy, according to a study published April ...

Apr 28, 2017

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Rydapt approved for adults with acute myeloid leukemia

(HealthDay)—Rydapt (midostaurin) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, in combination with chemotherapy, to treat adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who have a specific genetic mutation dubbed ...

Apr 28, 2017

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Brineura approved for rare genetic illness affecting kids

(HealthDay)—Brineura (cerliponase alfa) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat a specific form of Batten Disease, a rare set of genetic disorders that typically begin in childhood between ages ...

Apr 28, 2017

Kids' sun safety means 'slip, slap, slop'

(HealthDay)—Children spend a lot of time outside in the summer, so parents need to stay on top of their sun protection, a skin cancer expert advises.

Apr 28, 2017

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Guys, take the health check up a notch

(HealthDay)—Though preventive wellness visits are the cornerstone of good health, a third of American men don't even have a primary care doctor.

Apr 28, 2017

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Diners may have to wait longer for restaurant calorie counts

Consumers hoping to find out how many calories are in that burger and fries may have to wait—again.

Apr 28, 2017

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