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Key Highlights from the ESC Congress 2013

Written by | 24 Sep 2013

Some of the most important studies presented at ESC Congress 2013, included : HOKUSAI-VTE: The oral anticoagulant edoxaban for the treatment of venous thromboembolism (VTE) resulted in equal… read more.

Interferon-free Sofosbuvir/Ribavirin combo appears effective in Hepatitis C Genotype 1

Written by | 13 Sep 2013

‘Big 4’ Journal Highlights – Journal of the American Medical (JAMA) – by Bruce Sylvester -Among patients with unfavorable treatment characteristics, treating chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype… read more.

The risk of early death is higher for children of obese mothers

Written by | 12 Sep 2013

‘Big 4’ Journal Highlights – British Medical Journal (BMJ) – by Bruce Sylvester – Children of obese mothers are more likely to die before age 55 than children… read more.

BPA linked to birth defect in boys

Written by | 22 Aug 2013

A new study links fetal exposure to a common chemical pollutant, bisphenol A (BPA), to defects of a testicular hormone in newborn boys with undescended testicles. The results… read more.

Combination of obesity and low Vitamin D could increase risk of Diabetes

Written by | 30 Jul 2013

by Bruce Sylvester – The combination of obesity and low vitamin D deficiency appears to cause a greater risk of insulin resistance than either factor alone, researchers reported… read more.

Fruitful reminders: Healthy food can improve dieters’ self-control

Written by | 23 Jul 2013

Research shows that sight, smell and consumption of healthy food can help dieters to reduce their food intake.  Many dieters’ experience difficulty adhering to diet plans when faced… read more.

Sweating regularly may reduce stroke risk

Written by | 22 Jul 2013

Breaking a sweat while working out regularly may reduce your risk of stroke, according to new research in the American Heart Association journal Stroke.

EULAR 2013 Report – 4 New markers in RA

Written by | 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.

New immune disease cripples white cells

Written by | 1 Jul 2013

A newly-described immunodeficiency syndrome of neutrophil defects, bone marrow fibrosis, nephromegaly, and life-threatening infections arises from a genetic mutation that impairs movement of proteins within cells, researchers found.

Ca & Vit D help hormones help bones

Written by | 1 Jul 2013

Should women take calcium and vitamin D supplements after menopause for bone health? Recommendations conflict, and opinions are strong.

Less hypoglycaemia with sitagliptin compared to sulfonylurea

Written by | 26 Jun 2013

Researchers announced results from a post-hoc pooled analysis showing patients with type 2 diabetes and mild renal impairment treated with JANUVIA® (sitagliptin) 100 mg once-daily achieved similar blood… read more.

ASCO 2013 Report – Sorafenib shows efficacy in advanced differentiated thyroid cancer

Written by | 10 Jun 2013

by Bruce Sylvester – over 30,000 clinicians and researchers attended the American Society of Clinical Oncology 2013 annual meeting in Chicago on May 31-June 4. Among the most… read more.

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