Posted on March 15th, 2011 by Health News
There may be a link between receiving industry funding for speaking, consulting, or research, and the publication of apparently promotional opinion pieces on menopausal hormone therapy. Furthermore, such publications may encourage physicians to continue prescribing these therapies to women of menopausal age…
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A systematic review suggests that bariatric surgery is effective in obese children and adolescents, but a cautious approach is warranted. Medscape Medical News
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Implementing a comprehensive perinatal safety initiative significantly reduced adverse obstetric outcomes, improving patient safety as well as staff and patient experiences. Medscape Medical News
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Regular consumption of fish and omega-3 fatty acids is associated with a significantly reduced risk for the development of age-related macular degeneration in women. Medscape Medical News
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New research provides more evidence that remission of maternal major depressive disorder benefits their children. Medscape Medical News
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A modeling study based on viral load data from more than 1000 HIV-positive people receiving HAART suggests that the probability of HIV transmission is low, but not 0, after a 12-month HAART regimen. Medscape Medical News
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This case report of a human trafficking victim, who presented to the ED as a victim of intimate partner violence, illustrates the complexity in identifying these patients. Western Journal of Emergency Medicine
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How can an investment in public health prevention programs ultimately lower healthcare costs in this nation? American Journal of Public Health
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Does a high serum vitamin D level offer protection from colorectal cancer–or might it actually increase risk? This prospective study of male smokers yields surprising results. American Journal of Epidemiology
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In addition to causing slow-growing cancers, radiation can lead to death within several months when people experience massive doses within minutes. Medscape Medical News
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