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  Chronic pain in parents appears associated with chronic pain

  Written by Lorraine Carolan | 25 Feb 2013

  Chronic pain in parents appears to be associated with chronic nonspecific pain and chronic multisite pain in adolescents and young adults, according to a study.

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  Children with higher intelligence less likely to report chronic widespread pain in adulthood

  Written by Lorraine Carolan | 25 Feb 2013

  A UK-based study team has determined that there is a correlation between childhood intelligence and chronic widespread pain (CWP) in adulthood, according to a new study.

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  GP diagnosis of pneumonia?

  Written by Lorraine Carolan | 21 Feb 2013

  Pneumonia cannot be accurately diagnosed solely on a doctor’s analysis of symptoms and patient history, according to new findings.  A new study, published online in the European Respiratory Journal,… read more.

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  Psych drugs increase in care homes

  Written by Lorraine Carolan | 21 Feb 2013

  A study by Queen’s University Belfast has found that the dispensing of psychotropic drugs to older people in Northern Ireland increases on entry to care homes.  According to… read more.

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  Bullying link to psychiatric health

  Written by Lorraine Carolan | 21 Feb 2013

  A new study shows that children who are exposed to bullying during childhood are at increased risk of psychiatric disorders in adulthood, regardless of whether they are victims… read more.

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  Omega 3s inhibit breast cancer growth

  Written by Lorraine Carolan | 21 Feb 2013

  A lifelong diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids can inhibit growth of breast cancer tumours by 30 per cent, according to new research.  The study, published recently in… read more.

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  Are antidepressants overused?

  Written by Lorraine Carolan | 21 Feb 2013

  Antidepressant prescriptions in the UK have increased by 9.6% in 2011, to 46 million prescriptions. Does this reflect over medicalisation or appropriate treatment? Glasgow GP, Dr Des Spence,… read more.

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  ASCO GU Report 2013 – Anticoagulation benefits prostate cancer patients

  Written by Lorraine Carolan | 21 Feb 2013

  by Ed Susman – Orlando, Florida – Researchers said they were surprised to find that prostate cancer patients treated with anticoagulants appear to achieve a longer median overall… read more.

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  ASCO GU Report 2013 – Small renal cancers may not need surgery

  Written by Lorraine Carolan | 21 Feb 2013

  by Eoghan McNeill – Orlando, Florida – When clinicians observe incidental kidney masses, about 78% of the time they are surgically removed – but a new study suggests… read more.

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  Hypertension – Treat to target with multiple agents

  Written by Christine Clark | 20 Feb 2013

  by Christine Clark FRPharmS – In association with A.Menarini Pharmaceuticals Ireland Ltd. and Daiichi Sankyo Pharmaceuticals Ireland Ltd. 

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  Current evidence does not support selenium for preventing heart disease in well-nourished adults

  Written by Lorraine Carolan | 20 Feb 2013

  A systematic review published today in The Cochrane Library finds that in well-nourished adults current evidence does not support selenium for preventing heart disease.

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  Vegetarianism can reduce risk of heart disease by up to a third

  Written by Lorraine Carolan | 20 Feb 2013

  The risk of hospitalisation or death from heart disease is 32% lower in vegetarians than people who eat meat and fish, according to a new study from the… read more.