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First ESC Guidelines for Noncardiac Surgery Support Use of Beta Blockers
Tue, 8 Sep 2009 17:07:28 EDT
The first-ever European recommendations to help cardiologists manage patients undergoing noncardiac surgery have been issued.  
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Virtual Environment May Help Veterans With PTSD/TBI Better Adjust to Civilian Life
Tue, 8 Sep 2009 16:26:53 EDT
A new virtual environment program set in a grocery store may help veterans returning from active duty better adjust to and cope with the challenges of civilian life. 
Medscape Medical News

European CRT Survey: Indications in Real Life Often Ahead of Guidelines
Tue, 8 Sep 2009 16:24:06 EDT
In Europe, cardiac resynchronization therapy in clinical practice is applied to many patients for whom there is no supporting clinical-trial evidence, including those with atrial fib and patients older than 75.  
Medscape Medical News

American Academy of Pediatrics Updates Flu Recommendations
Tue, 8 Sep 2009 13:43:44 EDT
The AAP has updated current recommendations for routine use of trivalent seasonal influenza vaccine and antiviral medications for the prevention and treatment of influenza in children. 
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Treatment of COPD May Be Best Started at an Early Stage
Tue, 8 Sep 2009 13:00:51 EDT
Tiotropium seemed to reduce the rate of decline of postbronchodilator forced expiratory volume at 1 second in patients with GOLD stage II chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. 
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ADO Index May Help Predict Risk for Mortality From COPD
Tue, 8 Sep 2009 12:48:19 EDT
This new score performs better than the currently used BODE index and is much more applicable to clinical practice, allowing physicians to target suitable treatment options to individual patients. 
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Budesonide for 12 Months Not Linked to Risk for Pneumonia in Patients With COPD
Tue, 8 Sep 2009 12:40:39 EDT
Budesonide treatment for 12 months did not increase the risk for pneumonia in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease during that time and was safe for clinical use in such patients. 
Medscape Medical News

Three New Gene Variants Associated With Alzheimer's Disease
Tue, 8 Sep 2009 11:46:28 EDT
New genetic findings suggest that mechanisms of inflammation or poor amyloid clearance may be primary factors in late-onset Alzheimer's disease. 
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Virus Found in 27% of Prostate Cancers, Linked to More Aggressive Tumors
Tue, 8 Sep 2009 11:03:25 EDT
The virus is an infectious agent that might be responsible for prostate cancer. f confirmed, the finding could lead to new diagnostic tests, therapeutics and vaccines. 
Medscape Medical News

Psychological Intervention Decreases Depression and Inflammation in Breast Cancer Patients
Tue, 8 Sep 2009 08:59:58 EDT
Psychological treatment was effective in reducing depressive symptoms and lowering indicators of inflammation in newly diagnosed breast cancer patients.  
Medscape Medical News