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'Risk score' spots patients at high risk of serious blood clots 8/16/2011

A new risk prediction tool can identify patients at high risk of serious blood clots (known as venous thromboembolism) who might need preventative treatment, says a study published ...

Stroke prevention medicine review helps people be medicinewise 8/9/2011

Dabigatran (Pradaxa) – a new anticoagulant medicine to help prevent strokes in people with an irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) is reviewed in the latest edition of Medicine ...

The tanning bed talk: Advice for parents 8/5/2011

UT MD Anderson paediatric oncologists share tips on talking to teens about tanning bed dangers.

Newer antidepressants not safe for older people 8/3/2011

New generation antidepressants, known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are associated with an increased risk of several severe adverse outcomes in older people ...

Breast cancer screening no direct part in reducing mortalities 7/29/2011

Breast cancer screening has not played a direct part in the reductions of breast cancer mortality in recent years, says a new study published on bmj.com.

Concern over intensive treatment for type 2 diabetes patients 7/27/2011

Doctors should be cautious about prescribing intensive glucose lowering treatment for patients with type 2 diabetes as a way of reducing heart complications, concludes a new study ...

Married men seek heart attack treatment sooner 7/26/2011

Men who are married or in relationships seek medical care sooner for heart attacks compared with single, divorced or widowed men, found a new study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association ...

A new hope for children suffering from glue ear 7/19/2011

A revolutionary biodegradable pellet which slowly releases antibiotics into the middle ear could transform the lives of thousands of children who suffer from glue ear.

PACS improves use of clinical decision support systems 7/4/2011

Integration with a picture archiving and communication system (PACS) improves radiologists’ use of clinical decision support tools, according to a study in the July issue of the ...

Silent toll of diabetes exposed 6/7/2011

The devastating effect diabetes has on the lives, limbs and hip pockets of many Australians has now been fully exposed for the first time.

Cancer benefits expected from polypills 6/6/2011

The world’s first international polypill trial has shown that a 4-in1 combination pill can halve predicted heart disease and stroke risk. Results were published today in the open ...

Stop snoring 6/6/2011

Snoring is a symptom of blockage in the airway at the back of the nose and throat. In serious cases it can significantly increase the risk of heart problems, according to Dr Stuart ...

Cancer vaccine shows improved response rate 6/2/2011

A vaccine for one of the most lethal cancers, advanced melanoma, has improved response rate and progression-free survival for patients when combined with the immunotherapy drug ...

Patient reporting helps highlight serious side effects of drugs 5/19/2011

New research has shown that patient reporting of suspected adverse drug reactions (ADRs) is richer in detail and better at describing the impact on their daily lives than information ...

Australian women: Health, beauty & ageing 5/12/2011

Today's Australian woman is health conscious, well-informed and doesn't buy into the pressure put on her in the never-ending quest for an unachievable image...or does she?

Illusion can halve the pain of osteoarthritis 4/19/2011

A serendipitous discovery by academics at The University of Nottingham has shown that a simple illusion can significantly reduce — and in some cases even temporarily eradicate — ...

Artificial pancreas may improve overnight diabetes control 4/15/2011

Two small randomised trials published on bmj.com suggest that closed loop insulin delivery (also known as an artificial pancreas) may improve overnight blood glucose control and ...

Aspirin may lower the risk of pancreatic cancer 4/5/2011

The use of aspirin at least once per month is associated with a significant decrease in pancreatic cancer risk, according to results of a large case-control study presented at the ...

Depression may increase the risk of kidney failure 3/22/2011

Depression is associated with an increased risk of developing kidney failure in the future, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American ...

Any attempt at CPR is better than none at all 3/17/2011

Revised national resuscitation guidelines highlight the need to get help as soon as possible, perform compressions before ventilations and give quality cardio-pulmonary resuscitation. ...

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