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 Rheumatoid Arthritis Clinical Trial Update
May 14, 2008
Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory form of arthritis that affects the lining of the joints, causing joint pain and damage.
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Bad Habits and the 'Goldilocks' of Sleep
May 13, 2008
You'll probably agree that getting enough sleep is important for good health. But, when it comes to sleep, how do you know if the number of hours you're getting is too much, too little, or just right?
Ibuprofen Reduces Alzheimer's Risk
May 12, 2008
Over the years, observational studies and clinical trials have offered contradictory results about the relationship between long-term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, and the risk of Alzheimer disease.
Diabetes Drugs May Increase Hip Fractures
May 9, 2008
Perhaps you've already heard that the diabetes drugs rosiglitazone (marketed as Avandia®) and pioglitazone (marketed as Actos®) have been linked to an increased risk of heart failure and may increase the risk of bone fractures in patients with type 2 diabetes. Rosiglitazone has also been associated with an increased risk of heart attack.
Exercise Makes Cancer Patients Less Tired
May 8, 2008
Beyond the often debilitating side effects of chemotherapy, including nausea, vomiting, abnormal blood levels, and hair loss, cancer-related fatigue affects 70-100% of patients with cancer, and it can persist for months or years after treatment.
Are You at Risk for Hot Flushes?
May 7, 2008
Hot flushes, feelings of intense warmth with sweating and a racing heartbeat attributed to changing hormone levels, are a common and uncomfortable symptom of menopause.
Updated News for Your Heart About the Graveyard Shift
May 6, 2008
On March 3, 2008, Health and Age News reported that hospitalized patients who go into cardiac
arrest during the night or on the weekend are more likely to die than patients who suffer a cardiac arrest during the day.
Osteoporosis Drug Linked to Irregular Heartbeat
May 5, 2008
Alendronate (marketed as Fosamax®), a bisphosphonate drug used to prevent bone loss, has been linked to an increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation, an abnormal heart rhythm that is the leading cause of stroke.
Improving the Safety of Imported Food and Drugs
May 2, 2008
If you've been watching the news, you've probably heard reports about the adverse reactions and deaths linked to the use of heparin, a blood thinner, manufactured by Chinese drug suppliers.
What is the Impact of Medicare Part D? (Part 2)
May 1, 2008
As a follow-up to yesterday's news about the need for better education about the Medicare Part D prescription drug program, another study in the same issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
What is the Impact of Medicare Part D? (Part 1)
April 30, 2008
Many Medicare beneficiaries are still unaware of, or confused by, the Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act.
Updated News for Your Heart About the Graveyard Shift
April 29, 2008
On March 3, 2008, Health and Age News reported that hospitalized patients who go into cardiac
arrest during the night or on the weekend are more likely to die than patients who suffer a cardiac arrest during the day.
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