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Monday, August 31st, 2009Study: The PSA prostate screening test does more harm than good for the “vast majority” of men. For each death averted, 50 men may suffer needless treatment.
PSA Test: More Harm Than Good?
Monday, August 31st, 2009Study: The PSA prostate screening test does more harm than good for the “vast majority” of men. For each death averted, 50 men may suffer needless treatment.
Statins May Perform Better as a Solo Act
Monday, August 31st, 2009Statins may do their best work at lowering cholesterol levels alone, according to a new review of research on the popular drugs.
Mediterranean Diet Helps Control Diabetes
Monday, August 31st, 2009Eating a Mediterranean-style diet may help people with type 2 diabetes keep their disease under control without drugs better than following a typical low-fat diet.
A Few Whiffs of Smoke May Harm Your Heart
Monday, August 31st, 2009Exposure to even a small amount of smoke ? whether it’s from your own cigarette or someone else’s — greatly increases your risk of dying from heart disease.
Study: Heartburn Drugs OK With Plavix?
Monday, August 31st, 2009Heart patients who take the anti-clotting drug Plavix may safely take an acid-reducing proton pump inhibitor (PPI) drug, an analysis of two previously reported studies suggests.
Stroke: Surgery Safer than Angioplasty?
Friday, August 28th, 2009Surgery is safer and slightly more effective than balloon angioplasty for preventing strokes, new research shows.
Stroke: Surgery Safer than Angioplasty?
Friday, August 28th, 2009Surgery is safer and slightly more effective than balloon angioplasty for preventing strokes, new research shows.
Propofol Plus Sedative Killed Michael Jackson
Friday, August 28th, 2009Acute intoxication with the anesthetic propofol, coupled with the effect of the sedative drug Ativan, killed pop star Michael Jackson on June 25, the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office has announced.
Propofol Plus Sedative Killed Michael Jackson
Friday, August 28th, 2009Acute intoxication with the anesthetic propofol, coupled with the effect of the sedative drug Ativan, killed pop star Michael Jackson on June 25, the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office has announced.
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