Archive: 09/08/2012

Cardiovascular benefits of taking statins outweigh diabetes risk

The benefits of taking statins to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease outweigh the increased risk of developing diabetes experienced by some patients who take these cholesterol-lowering drugs, according to an Article ...

Aug 9, 2012

Blood test for Alzheimer's gaining ground

The possibility of an inexpensive, convenient test for Alzheimer's disease has been on the horizon for several years, but previous research leads have been hard to duplicate.

Aug 9, 2012

No increased risk of stroke after spinal fusion surgery

(HealthDay) -- In the three years following spinal fusion surgery, the incidence of stroke is similar to or insignificantly lower than that of controls, according to a study published in the June issue of The Spine Journal.

Aug 9, 2012

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Multifactorial mechanisms underlie leg weakness in hip OA

(HealthDay) -- Multiple factors contribute to leg weakness in people with hip osteoarthritis (OA), with muscle atrophy being the strongest contributor, according to the results of a systematic review published online July ...

Aug 9, 2012

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Argentina's miracle morgue baby now 4 months old

(AP) — Argentina's miracle morgue baby is now four months old and closer to home.

Aug 9, 2012

Caloric restriction restores glucose response in diabetes

(HealthDay) -- Neuronal responsiveness of the hypothalamus to glucose, critical in the regulation of feeding, can be restored in patients with type 2 diabetes by short-term caloric restriction, according to a study published ...

Aug 9, 2012

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After bariatric op, controlled diet can aid CaOx supersaturation

(HealthDay) -- After bariatric surgery, following a diet that is normal in calcium, low in oxalate, and moderate in protein, can improve urinary calcium oxalate (CaOx) supersaturation, but not urinary oxalate excretion, in ...

Aug 9, 2012

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'Surgeon-tailored' mesh repair resolves urinary incontinence

(HealthDay) -- "Surgeon-tailored" polypropylene mesh (STPM) repair using a transobturator midurethral sling procedure alone or in combination with pelvic organ prolapse repair is an effective treatment for stress urinary ...

Aug 9, 2012

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Electrical brain stimulation curbs epileptic seizures in rats

(HealthDay) -- Researchers report that they have created a device able to short-circuit epileptic seizures in rats.

Aug 9, 2012

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Gonorrhea resistant to all but one antibiotic: CDC

(HealthDay) -- With options shrinking to a single antibiotic that can fight resistant strains of gonorrhea, U.S. health authorities issued revised guidelines for treating the sexually transmitted bacteria on Thursday.

Aug 9, 2012

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