Archive: 18/04/2016

Genetic vitamin K1 levels linked to heart disease

(HealthDay)—Genetically determined vitamin K1 is associated with coronary artery disease (CAD) and myocardial infarction (MI), according to a study published online April 8 in the Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis.

Apr 18, 2016

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Many breast cancer patients may not need chemo: study

(HealthDay)—Many breast cancer patients receive chemotherapy they don't need, according to the results of a long-awaited clinical trial.

Apr 18, 2016

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Discordance for radiologic, goniometric measures in RA

(HealthDay)—For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), there is discordance between radiological and goniometric measurements of ulnar deviation (UD) at the metacarpophalangeal joints, according to a study published online ...

Apr 18, 2016

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ACOG responds to CDC update on Zika causing microcephaly

(HealthDay)—The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has referred to Zika virus as causing microcephaly and other birth defects, according to a report published by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology ...

Apr 18, 2016

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Single three-minute freeze beneficial in paroxysmal A-fib

(HealthDay)—For patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF) undergoing pulmonary vein isolation (PVI), a single 3-minute freezing approach is as effective as a conventional 4-minute approach plus bonus application ...

Apr 18, 2016

Regular exercise may boost prostate cancer survival

(HealthDay)—Sticking to a moderate or intense exercise regimen may improve a man's odds of surviving prostate cancer, a new study suggests.

Apr 18, 2016

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Key committee votes to create task force on pregnant and lactating women

The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine announced today that the Senate Health Education Labor & Pensions (HELP) Committee has approved bill S. 2745 by voice vote, a bill intended to promote the inclusion of minorities in ...

Apr 18, 2016

Antithrombotic rx could be optimized for older A-fib patients

(HealthDay)—A considerable proportion of older patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) are not prescribed antithrombotics, according to a study published online April 7 in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics.

Apr 18, 2016