Archive: 10/03/2015

No link found between vitamin D level and fatal prostate cancer

(HealthDay)—Neither circulating 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D) levels nor common variations in vitamin D pathway genes appear to be associated with risk of fatal prostate cancer, according to research published online March ...

Mar 10, 2015

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Susac syndrome is possibility in cases of acute confusion

(HealthDay)—For young patients presenting with acute confusion, Susac syndrome should be considered, according to a case report published online Feb. 10 in the Journal of Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases.

Mar 10, 2015

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Digital breast tomosynthesis beats prone stereotactic VAB

(HealthDay)—Clinical performance of digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT)-guided vacuum-assisted biopsy (VAB) is superior to that of prone stereotactic (PS) VAB, according to a study published in the March issue of Radiology.

Mar 10, 2015

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'Sugar papers' reveal industry role in 1970s dental program

A newly discovered cache of industry documents reveals that the sugar industry worked closely with the National Institutes of Health in the 1960s and '70s to develop a federal research program focused on approaches other ...

Mar 10, 2015

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Limited evidence supporting herbal meds in GI disorders

(HealthDay)—Limited evidence supports use of herbal remedies in gastrointestinal disorders, and the lack of quality control must be considered, according to research published in the March issue of Clinical Gastroenterology ...

Mar 10, 2015

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Review: Skin tests can diagnose contrast media hypersensitivity

(HealthDay)—For patients with hypersensitivity reaction (HSR) to iodinated contrast media (ICM), skin tests can be helpful for diagnosis, according to a meta-analysis published online Feb. 3 in Allergy.

Mar 10, 2015

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Maker of kids' Tylenol pleads guilty over metal particles

A subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson pleaded guilty Tuesday to a federal criminal charge that it sold over-the-counter infant's and children's liquid medicine containing metal particles.

Mar 10, 2015

Don't delay school for summer-born or premature kids: study

(HealthDay)—Delaying the start of school for a year for children with summer birthdays or those born prematurely may lead to worse academic performance later, new British research suggests.

Mar 10, 2015

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Labiaplasty considered safe, with high patient satisfaction

(HealthDay)—Labiaplasty is safe, with high satisfaction, although current practices are diverse, according to a review published in the March issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Mar 10, 2015

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Can statins help improve prostate cancer survival?

(HealthDay)—Cholesterol-lowering statin drugs may slow down prostate cancer in men who are also taking medication to reduce their levels of male hormones, according to new research.

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