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PPIs: Good for ulcers, bad for the bones

August 19, 2010

Taking PPIs for several years can significantly raise the risk of osteoporosis-related fracture.

Cause of osteoporosis in celiac patients?

August 19, 2010

People with celiac disease may develop osteoporosis due to immune-system attacks on bone tissue.

HPV cotest affects cervical cancer screening

August 10, 2010

Clinicians are likely to test the patient more frequently when using Pap and human papillomavirus (HPV) tests together, a survey shows.

Modifiable risk factors cause most strokes

August 10, 2010

Targeted interventions could substantially reduce the burden of stroke.

Sun-sensitive drugs may lead to cataracts

August 04, 2010

The active ingredients in a broad range of medications may make a person more vulnerable to age-related cataracts.

HbA1c not reliable for diagnosing diabetes

August 03, 2010

A new analysis found that this measure is inferior to the oral glucose tolerance test for screening.

Triple regimen for lowering BP

July 26, 2010

An investigational triple regimen of olmesartan medoxomil (OM), amlodipine besylate (AML), and hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) may result in significantly greater mean reductions in...

CVD prevention: tighter aspirin recs for diabetics

July 15, 2010

In a joint statement, published online, the American College of Cardiology Foundation, American Diabetes Association, and American Heart Association updated their recommendations for primary-prevention aspirin use in people with diabetes.

Diabetes, high LDL speed Alzheimer's decline

July 13, 2010

A history of diabetes or high cholesterol (especially LDL) can speed cognitive decline in patients with Alzheimer's disease.

High milk intake raises PCa risk

June 29, 2010

Dairy products, especially milk, may be involved in the etiology of prostate cancer, researchers say.

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