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Valganciclovir Curbs CMV in Kidney Recipients  (25 Aug 2008) Human cytomegalovirus (CMV) prophylaxis using valganciclovir in CMV-seropositive kidney-transplant patients is effective ... Silymarin Prevents Antituberculosis Drug-Related Hepatotoxicity in Rats  (25 Aug 2008) Silymarin, an extract from milk thistle, protects rats from the hepatotoxic effects of antituberculosis drugs, according ... Profound Hypocitraturia Follows Topiramate Therapy  (25 Aug 2008) Topiramate therapy can induce profound declines in urinary citrate levels, which may lead to urinary stones, according to ... Premature Immunosenescence Linked to Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis  (25 Aug 2008) Recent findings published in the July issue of Arthritis and Rheumatism suggest that age-inappropriate T cell senescence ... Kidneys With Small Tumors May Be Suitable for Transplantation  (25 Aug 2008) The availability of renal grafts for transplantation could be increased by using kidneys removed for small, incidentally ... Women at Risk for Gestational Thyroid Insufficiency Urged to Use Iodized Salt  (25 Aug 2008) Women in iodine-deficient areas should use iodized salt for at least 2 years before conceiving to prevent thyroid failure ... Elderly Patients May Be Less Likely to be Taken to a Trauma Center by EMS Personnel  (24 Aug 2008) A study showed that even when trauma was recognized and acknowledged by EMS there may be an unconscious age bias in EMS ... Obesity Linked to Risk for Colorectal Adenoma  (22 Aug 2008) A retrospective cohort study shows that obesity is associated with the risk for colorectal adenoma, and body weight reduction ... Low LDL Cholesterol, but Not Statin Use, Associated With an Increased Risk of Cancer  (22 Aug 2008) A study shows an inverse and significant association between low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and cancer in statin-treated ... Strontium Ranelate May Be Helpful for Postmenopausal Osteoporosis  (22 Aug 2008) A study shows that strontium ranelate effectively reduces the risk for vertebral fracture in younger postmenopausal women ... Bariatric Surgery Improves Survival in Obese Patients  (22 Aug 2008) In a prospective, controlled cohort study, bariatric surgery in severely obese subjects was associated with long-term weight ... Budesonide/Formoterol Appears Safe, Effective for Asthma Control at 1 Year  (22 Aug 2008) A 52-week study showed safety and better asthma control with budesonide/formoterol versus budesonide pressurized metered-dose ... FDA Looking Into Vytorin and Cancer Risk, but Interim Analysis Reassuring For Patients to Continue With Medication  (22 Aug 2008) At this point, the review, based on SEAS and an interim analysis of two large trials involving the ezetimibe and simvastatin ... Widespread, Newborn Screening for Fragile X Under Way  (22 Aug 2008) The launch of a pilot program to screen newborns for the genetic mutation that results in fragile X is expected to pave ... PTC124 May Suppress Nonsense Mutations Linked to Cystic Fibrosis  (22 Aug 2008) A new phase 2 drug reduced the epithelial electrophysiological abnormalities caused by the CFTR dysfunction in patients ... Zoledronic Acid Prevents Bone Loss During Breast Cancer Treatment  (22 Aug 2008) Zoledronic acid can prevent bone loss in premenopausal breast cancer patients who are receiving endocrine therapy and also ... B Vitamins, Folic Acid Do Not Reduce Depression Incidence, Severity  (22 Aug 2008) Supplementation with B vitamins appears to be no better than placebo in reducing the incidence of depression or depressive ... Age Alone Not an Exclusion Factor for Spine Surgery  (22 Aug 2008) The results of a literature review support the belief that advanced age, in and of... New Guideline on Diagnosis and Treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia  (21 Aug 2008) The American Academy of Neurology has published a new practice parameter on treatment of trigeminal neuralgia. The guideline ... Within-Person Across-Test Variability on Neuropsychological Testing Predicts Dementia  (20 Aug 2008) Researchers report that the risk for incident dementia may be predicted by within-person variability across neuropsychological ... Caution Urged Over Large-Scale HPV Vaccination Programs  (20 Aug 2008) An editorial urges caution over introducing large-scale HPV vaccination programs because many essential questions are still ... Preeclampsia May Increase Risk for End-Stage Renal Disease  (20 Aug 2008) A study shows that the absolute risk for end-stage renal disease in women who have had preeclampsia is low but that preeclampsia ... FDA Safety Changes: Advair Diskus and Vfend  (20 Aug 2008) The FDA has approved revisions to the safety labeling for fluticasone propionate plus salmeterol xinafoate inhalation powder ... Don't End It With WENBIT -- Details Needed on B Vitamins, Stroke, and Cancer  (20 Aug 2008) A study shows no effects of folic acid/vitamin B12 on total mortality rates or cardiovascular events; however, a trend toward ... Alexander Educational Technique May Effectively Reduce Low Back Pain  (20 Aug 2008) In a randomized controlled trial, an educational technique known as the Alexander technique, along with exercise, was effective ... Smoking in Young Women Linked to Higher Stroke Risk  (20 Aug 2008) Researchers have identified a dose-response relationship between cigarette smoking and ischemic stroke risk. Medscape ... American College of Gastroenterology Issues Guidelines for Treatment of Helicobacter pylori Infection  (20 Aug 2008) The American College of Gastroenterology issues new clinical guidelines for the treatment of Heliobacter pylori infection. ... Most Youth With Mental Health Disorders Do Not Receive Recommended Care  (20 Aug 2008) Concerned that up to 75% of US children and adolescents with mental health disorders do not receive evidence-based treatment, ... Bariatric Surgery May Improve Obstructive Sleep Apnea  (19 Aug 2008) A study shows that it is the severity of obstructive sleep apnea, not bariatric surgery, that determines whether sleep apnea ... Radical Prostatectomy Reduces Prostate Cancer Mortality and Distant Metastases  (19 Aug 2008) Long-term results confirm earlier findings from what is, to date, the only randomized trial to show benefits for radical ... Anastrozole Associated With Joint Symptoms in Patients With Breast Cancer  (19 Aug 2008) In women with breast cancer, the risk factors for joint symptoms include past hormone replacement therapy, hormone receptor ... Silver-Coated Endotracheal Tube Reduces Risk for Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia  (19 Aug 2008) In a randomized trial, use of a silver-coated endotracheal tube significantly reduced the incidence of microbiologically ... Mild Cognitive Impairment Linked to Diabetes Duration, Severity  (19 Aug 2008) A new study suggests an association between mild cognitive impairment with an earlier onset, longer duration, and greater ... Review Addresses Pharmacologic Treatments of Insomnia  (19 Aug 2008) The authors of a review recommend appropriate times to prescribe hypnotics and other pharmacologic treatments of insomnia. ... Many US Adults, Especially High-Risk Individuals, Not at Recommended Lipid Targets  (19 Aug 2008) There remains a significant gap in overall lipid control, especially among individuals with cardiovascular comorbidities, ... Combination of Severe Depression and Antidepressant Use Impairs Driving Ability  (19 Aug 2008) A combination of severe depression and antidepressant use may impair driving ability, new research suggests. Medscape ... Direct Cardiotoxicity From Air Pollution Appreciated as Possible Hazard  (19 Aug 2008) Lab evidence suggests some breathed pollutants may directly impair coronary flow and heart contractility, according to a ... Earlier and More Aggressive LDL Lowering, or Better Approaches for Targeting High-Risk Individuals?  (19 Aug 2008) A review by three renowned experts in cardiology suggests that efforts to treat elevated cholesterol levels are not exploiting ... Chewing Gum May Enhance Recovery After Colon Surgery  (19 Aug 2008) A meta-analysis of 5 trials has found that chewing gum has a beneficial effect on intestinal function, but the effect on ... Floods in West Africa raise major health risks  (19 Aug 2008) 19 August 2008 -- Rising flood waters across West Africa are intensifying health risks for millions of people, and adding to the impact of the food price crisis. International aid is needed since heavy ... Two-Tier Serologic Testing Provides Good Specificity for Diagnosing Lyme Disease  (15 Aug 2008) The 2-tier serologic test for Lyme disease provides better specificity than the C6 peptide ELISA method, according to a ... Maternal Asthma Medication Use Linked to Gastroschisis  (15 Aug 2008) The use of asthma medications by pregnant women appears to double the risk of gastroschisis in the offspring, according ... Fibrotic Damage by HIV Limits Immune Reconstitution in Lymphatic Tissues in Gut  (15 Aug 2008) Early in the course of HIV infection, collagen deposition in gut-associated lymphatic tissues (GALT) causes greater CD4+ ... Exercise Capacity Reduced in Children Born Very Preterm  (15 Aug 2008) School-aged children who were born very preterm may exhibit reduced exercise capacity despite having near-normal lung function, ... Birth Control Pill Alters Women's Perception of Male Body Odor  (15 Aug 2008) If body odor plays a role in women's choice of a mate, then oral contraception use may affect the selection process, according ... Excessive Alcohol Intake May Increase Risk for Active Tuberculosis  (15 Aug 2008) A systematic review shows that people who drink more than 40 g of alcohol per day and/or have an alcohol disorder are at ... Vitamin K Supplementation May Reduce Progression of Insulin Resistance in Older Men  (15 Aug 2008) A study shows that vitamin K supplementation for 36 months at doses attainable in the diet may reduce progression of insulin ... Eczema in Childhood Tied to Increased Risk of Asthma Later in Life  (15 Aug 2008) Childhood eczema is a risk factor for incident asthma in later life, according to results of a 37-year longitudinal Australian ... Salmeterol Plus Fluticasone Slows Disease Progression in Moderate to Severe COPD  (15 Aug 2008) A post hoc analysis of a large randomized controlled trial shows that a combination of salmeterol plus fluticasone significantly ... Overall Healthy Lifestyle Significantly Reduces Stroke Risk  (15 Aug 2008) A new analysis confirms that in addition to preventing chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease, an overall healthy ... Last updated on 25 Aug 2008

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