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  High-dose painkillers appear to increase cardio risks, which can be predicted

  Written by Bruce Sylvester | 9 Jul 2013

  Taken from the Lancet – by Bruce Sylvester – High doses of some non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) increase the risk of major vascular events (non-fatal heart attacks, strokes,… read more.

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  Lexapro (Escitalopram) improves stress-induced heart problem

  Written by Bruce Sylvester | 8 Jul 2013

  FDA Highlights by Bruce Sylvester – Lexapro (escitalopram), which is used to treat depression and anxiety, appears to improve a stress-related heart condition in persons with stable coronary… read more.

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  Finasteride, a hair loss treatment, might also decrease alcohol consumption

  Written by Bruce Sylvester | 8 Jul 2013

  FDA Highlights by Bruce Sylvester – Researchers report that finasteride appears to reduce alcohol consumption in some men. The results were published online on June 13, 2013 by Alcoholism:… read more.

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  EULAR 2013 Report – 4 New markers in RA

  Written by Lorraine Carolan | 6 Jul 2013

  Four new biomarkers have been identified that can help in the early diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), particularly among the one-third of patients who test negative for currently… read more.

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  Bazedoxifene appears to stop growth of breast cancer cells, including those in treatment-resistant tumors

  Written by Bruce Sylvester | 5 Jul 2013

  FDA Highlights by Bruce Sylvester – Bazedoxifene, approved in Europe to treat osteoporosis, appears to stop the growth of breast cancer cells, even in therapy-resistant tumors, researchers from… read more.

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  Flu shot effective regardless of strain

  Written by Lorraine Carolan | 5 Jul 2013

  New research has found that despite popular belief, the flu shot is effective in preventing the flu, even if the virus going around does not match the vaccine.

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  Geographic factors can cause allergies, asthma

  Written by Lorraine Carolan | 4 Jul 2013

  New study finds those living close to the equator are at higher risk.  Those living near the equator may find themselves sneezing and wheezing more than usual. And… read more.

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  Guillain-Barre risk unlikely after vaccination

  Written by Lorraine Carolan | 4 Jul 2013

  Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) does not appear to be a risk following administration of several common vaccines, including seasonal trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines, researchers found.

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  Mum’s worries linked to kid’s asthma

  Written by Lorraine Carolan | 3 Jul 2013

  Adolescents with asthma reported worse symptoms of breathlessness when they had anxious mothers, and the link may have more to do with genes than environment, researchers suggested.

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  Genome study suggests new strategies for understanding and treating pulmonary fibrosis

  Written by Lorraine Carolan | 3 Jul 2013

  A new genome-wide association study of more than 6,000 people has identified seven new genetic regions associated with pulmonary fibrosis.

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  Plavix and Aspirin reduce stroke

  Written by Lorraine Carolan | 3 Jul 2013

  For many years health the debate was should we prescribe aspirin or the more expensive Plavix, now it seems patients should receive both.

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  Bronchial thermoplasty helpful in severe asthma

  Written by Lorraine Carolan | 2 Jul 2013

  First non-drug, FDA approved therapy for severe asthma.  Nearly 24 million people in the US suffer from asthma. For most of them, avoiding allergens and taking medications help… read more.