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Drugs as good as stents for many heart patients

(5 stars)
The story did a good job communicating that medical therapy may not be a simple thing to accomplish and likely would involve many interactions between patient and clinician in order to get it right.

Can Physical Cues Signal Dementia? (HealthDay via Yahoo! News)

08/15/2008 majac Uncategorized

FRIDAY, Aug. 15 (HealthDay News) — Memory loss and confusion often provide the first clues to the onset of dementia. But recent research suggests that physical — not mental — impairment may be an earlier harbinger of trouble.

Exercise Reduces Blood Pressure… (MedicineNet.com)

08/15/2008 majac Uncategorized

Title: Exercise Reduces Blood Pressure… Category: Health News Created: 8/15/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 8/15/2008

Heart Drug Used in Ambulance Boosts Survival

High dose of tirofiban plus standard therapy had lower overall mortality, study finds.
Source: HealthDay

Medicare Prescription Drug Premiums to Rise in ’09

The $28 monthly rate is lower than initially projected, officials said.
Source: HealthDay

Childhood Dairy Intake Boosts Bone Health Later On

Teens who ate 2 or more servings a day as kids had higher mineral content, study finds.
Source: HealthDay

How Long-Distance Runners Get to the Finish

Successful ones can control their heart rate, study finds.
Source: HealthDay

Kids’ Obesity Linked to Ear Infections

Altered sense of taste may result in preference for unhealthy foods, studies suggest.
Source: HealthDay

Researchers Find Leishmaniasis Parasites Evade Death by Exploiting the Immune Response to Sand Fly Bites

Source: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

3-D Surgery

08/14/2008 majac Your Health Matters

(0 stars)
CBS exaggerates benefits, fails to explain what’s really new, doesn’t mention costs and cites no evidence about whether the machine produces better outcomes or carries any additional risks.

Exercise Reduces Blood Pressure… (HealthDay via Yahoo! News)

08/14/2008 majac Uncategorized

THURSDAY, Aug. 14 (HealthDay News) — For people with high blood pressure, exercise can be the most important lifestyle change they can make, researchers say.