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an independent service from Current Medicine Group.
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- Jun 26, 2009
- Call for improved genetic testing for cholesterol disorder Most people in England and Wales with a genetic disorder that causes high cholesterol levels are unaware that they have the condition because of lack of testing, results of a pilot audit suggest.
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- Jun 26, 2009
- High soy intake linked to reduced risk of lung disorder Eating a lot of soy-based foods is associated with improved lung health and a reduced risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, study results suggest.
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- Jun 26, 2009
- Further evidence for hormone therapy link to breast cancer The recent decline in the number of women diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in the USA is much more pronounced in wealthy urban areas than in poor and rural areas, which reflects differences in the use of hormone replacement therapy and access to information regarding the risk of breast cancer, say US researchers.
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- Jun 26, 2009
- Sleep disorder treatment reduces mortality risk in stroke patients A type of treatment called continuous positive airway pressure reduces mortality risk in stroke patients who suffer from obstructive sleep apnoea, research shows.
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- Jun 25, 2009
- Hope for more effective pain relief for cancer patients German researchers have found that two substances released by tumours make nerve cells particularly sensitive, a finding that make lead to the development of novel drugs to block the severe pain often experienced by cancer patients.
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- Jun 25, 2009
- Migraines linked to heart attack and stroke risk Women who suffer from migraines with aura are more likely to have a stroke or heart attack than those who do not experience such headaches, and the association varies with migraine frequency, study results suggest.
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- Jun 25, 2009
- Crohn’s disease on the rise in France Results of a study conducted in northern France show that the incidence of Crohn’s disease in the country is increasing, particularly among young people.
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- Jun 25, 2009
- Radiotherapy linked to soft tissue cancer risk in breast cancer survivors Breast cancer patients who receive radiotherapy face an increased risk of developing other soft tissue cancers called sarcomas and should receive regular check-ups for at least 20 years, say US researchers.
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- Jun 24, 2009
- Length of hospital stay linked to mental impairments in bipolar patients A longer stay in hospital is associated with greater impairments in certain mental abilities at discharge in patients with bipolar disorder, research shows.
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- Jun 24, 2009
- Music therapy could help rehabilitation after heart attack or stroke Researchers have found that people’s blood flow and respiratory rates synchronise with musical patterns, suggesting a potential role for music therapy in rehabilitating cardiac or stroke patients.
