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Estrogen May Be Neuroprotective After All
Positron emission tomographic scans show benefit in continuing estrogen long term in postmenopausal women at risk for Alzheimer's disease.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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Women Who Smoke May Not Be at Higher Risk Than Men for Lung Cancer
In a large prospective study, men tended to have slightly higher incidence rates of lung cancer than women among ever-smokers with comparable smoking histories.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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Glycemic Index and Load Linked to Risk for Colorectal and Endometrial Cancer
In a meta-analysis, glycemic index and glycemic load were directly linked with an increased risk for colorectal and endometrial cancer.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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Provider Recommendation Predicts Colorectal Cancer Screening in African Americans
Unadjusted screening rates were lower in African Americans with a family history of colorectal cancer, suggesting a need to examine barriers and facilitators to screening within the cultural context.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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Management of Herpes Simplex Infections Reviewed
A clinical evidence-based review provides a reference for primary care clinicians regarding recommended drug therapies and dosing schedules for the treatment of herpes simplex infections.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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Family History of Colorectal Cancer Linked to Reduced Cancer Recurrence and Death
In patients with stage III colon cancer who are receiving adjuvant chemotherapy, a family history of colorectal cancer was associated with significantly decreased cancer recurrence and mortality.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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Pharmacogenomics Has the Potential to Improve Public Health
The study of how individual genetic differences affect drug response via certain drug-metabolizing enzymes has the potential to improve the health of large populations and subgroups.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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FDA Approvals: Herceptin, Eloxatin, Extended-Release Venlafaxine HCl
The FDA has approved new treatment regimens for trastuzumab (Herceptin), labeling updates for oxaliplatin (Eloxatin), and a new generic formulation for extended-release venlafaxine HCl.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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Sinecatechins May Be Effective for Anogenital Warts
In a randomized, double-blind trial of men and women with anogenital warts, use of sinecatechins, a green tea extract, was effective and well tolerated, and warts did not recur.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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Behavioral Intervention Reduces Recurrent Sexually Transmitted Infections in Teens
SAFE (Sexual Awareness for Everyone) was significantly effective in reducing recurrent sexually transmitted infections in African American and Mexican American teens.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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Diabetes May Increase Risk for Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Patients With Hepatitis C
A study shows that for patients with chronic hepatitis C and advanced cirrhosis, diabetes mellitus increases the risk for the development of hepatocellular carcinoma.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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Vitamin D May Not Decrease Risk for Prostate Cancer
In a large prospective study, higher circulating serum concentrations of 25-hydroxyvitamin D were associated with an increased risk for aggressive prostate cancer.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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Secondhand Smoke Exposure in Infants May Increase Later Risk for Serious Infections
A prospective cohort study shows that children exposed to secondhand smoke at home during early infancy have an increased risk for serious infections requiring hospitalization.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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Moxifloxacin Monotherapy Effective for Community-Acquired Pneumonia
Moxifloxacin monotherapy was comparable to the actions of combination treatment with ceftriaxone plus levofloxacin treatment.
Reuters Health Information, May 2008
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Guidelines Issued About Lack of Evidence for Screening for Gestational Diabetes
The US Preventive Services Task Force has issued a recommendation statement and systematic review about lack of evidence to recommend screening for gestational diabetes.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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Celecoxib Prophylaxis Reduces Risk for Adenomatous Colorectal Polyps
Daily celecoxib reduces risk for colorectal adenomas by 36%; this risk reduction shows durability.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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Chemotherapy Does Not Improve Survival in Patients With Mesothelioma
The addition of chemotherapy to active symptom control did not appear to improve either survival or quality of life among patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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Shingles Linked to Family History of Herpes Zoster
A case-control study showed that there is an association between shingles and a family history of herpes zoster.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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Guidelines Issued on Prevention of Herpes Zoster
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has issued guidelines on the prevention of herpes zoster.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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PET Imaging Does Not Improve Diagnostic Accuracy in Head and Neck Cancer
The use of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography did not appear to improve the detection of small metastases in patients with head and neck cancer.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
