Archive: 03/11/2015

Negligible impact of anesthetists on post-cardiac surgery mortality

(HealthDay)—Anesthetists make a negligible contribution to post-cardiac surgery mortality, according to a study published online Oct. 28 in Anaesthesia.

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Age at menopause, hormone therapy linked to BCC risk

(HealthDay)—Late age at natural menopause and menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) use are associated with increased risk of basal cell carcinoma (BCC), according to a study published online Nov. 2 in the Journal of Clinical ...

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H. pylori triple therapy linked to erythema multiforme

(HealthDay)—Triple therapy for Helicobacter pylori can cause erythema multiforme, according to a case study published online Oct. 28 in The Journal of Dermatology.

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Stem/Progenitor cells can predict wound healing

(HealthDay)—Stem/progenitor cell (SPC) assays can predict wound healing in diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), according to a study published online Oct. 20 in Diabetes.

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Benefits, harms of HTN drugs should be considered for elderly

(HealthDay)—For elderly patients with hypertension, the benefits and risks associated with use of antihypertensive medications should be carefully considered, according to a review published online Oct. 26 in the Journal ...

Nov 3, 2015

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How depressive thoughts persevere, interfere with memory in people with depression

Intrusive, enduring, depressive thoughts are an ever-present part of daily life for people with depression. A first of its kind study from the Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas published earlier ...

Nov 3, 2015

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Medicare to cover advance care planning for older americans

(HealthDay)—On Friday, Medicare announced that it will begin reimbursing doctors who work with patients to plan end-of-life care.

Nov 3, 2015

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Development of a surgically implantable, artificial kidney

Development of a surgically implantable, artificial kidney—a promising alternative to kidney transplantation or dialysis for people with end-stage kidney disease—has received a $6 million boost, thanks to a new grant ...

Nov 3, 2015

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A-plus potatoes may lead to more nutritious cassava crops

The humble potato has potential to become an important source of beta-carotene and may lead to more nutritious cassava crops in developing countries, thanks to newly patented research from the Boyce Thompson Institute (BTI).

Nov 3, 2015

Persistent clusters sustain Netherlands HIV epidemic among men who have sex with men

The resurgent HIV epidemic among men who have sex with men (MSM) in the Netherlands is driven by several large, persistent, self-sustaining, and, in many cases, growing sub-epidemics shifting towards new generations of MSM, ...

Nov 3, 2015

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