Archive: 08/11/2017

Drop in incidence of end-stage renal disease due to diabetes

(HealthDay)—The incidence of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) with diabetes listed as the primary cause (ESRD-D) decreased across the United States from 2000 to 2014, according to a study published online Nov. 2 in Morbidity ...

Nov 8, 2017

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Sports psychologists suffer fear and uncertainty working with elite footballers

Sports psychologists have to cope with "fear and uncertainty", job insecurity and long working hours when working with elite footballers, research shows.

Nov 8, 2017

ASCO issues statement regarding alcohol and cancer

(HealthDay)—Alcohol use is associated with certain types of cancer, and the risk of cancer can be reduced by strategies to prevent excessive use of alcohol, according to a statement published online Nov. 7 in the Journal ...

Nov 8, 2017

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Zelboraf approved for use in Erdheim-Chester disease

(HealthDay)—Zelboraf (vemurafenib) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as the first drug to treat certain adults patients with Erdheim-Chester disease (ECD).

Nov 8, 2017

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Sodium oxybate promising for Parkinson's, daytime sleepiness

(HealthDay)—For patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) and excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), sodium oxybate seems effective and well-tolerated, according to a study published online Nov. 6 in JAMA Neurology.

Nov 8, 2017

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Evidence scant for treatment of cough with the common cold

(HealthDay)—There has been little change in the treatment recommendations for cough due to the common cold since publication of guidelines in 2006, according to a review published online Nov. 7 in Chest.

Nov 8, 2017

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Lymphoma risk up with thiopurine, anti-TNF Tx in IBD

(HealthDay)—For patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), the risk of lymphoma is increased with use of thiopurine monotherapy, anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) monotherapy, and combination therapy, according to a ...

Nov 8, 2017

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What really works to fight a stubborn cough?

(HealthDay)—If you're looking for a cough remedy this cold season, you might be out of luck.

Nov 8, 2017

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Five smart alternatives to processed foods

(HealthDay)—Is your shopping cart filled with heavily processed foods? Some might seem to be time-savers, yet cost more than fresh foods and offer few nutrients. Others might actually harm your health.

Nov 8, 2017

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Will this year's flu shot be as weak as last season's?

(HealthDay)—Lots of people came down with influenza last year despite getting a flu shot—and researchers can't promise this season's vaccine will be any more effective.

Nov 8, 2017

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