Review of several studies show that abdominal cerclage placed laprascopically results in significant reduction in premature delivery associated with an incompetent cervix. Effectiveness of Abdominal Cerclage Placed via Laparotomy or Laparoscopy: Systematic Review
Recent study data have established a link between acetaminophen and NSAIDs and renal cell carcinoma (RCC). According to findings, there is a 33% increased risk of RCC. This new data now contradicts prior study data showing that aspirin reduced the risk of certain forms of cancer and also decreased the risk of complications associated with embolic strokes. AACR-FCPR: Painkillers Tied to Kidney Cancer Risk
According to existing evidence, sampling fetal blood before delivery is not the most reliable method for ascertaining fetal blood gas PH. As such, the most reliable method continues to be sampling the umbilical arterial blood gases shortly after delivery. Is intrapartum fetal blood sampling a gold standard diagnostic tool for fetal distress?
If you didn't already know it, Copper is biostatic (does not allow bacteria to grow). With this in mind, a recent study used copper on the room surfaces in the hospital rooms and found that infections were reduced by 45%. IDSA: Copper Covering May Cut Hospital Infection Rates
A large study shows that men taking vitamin E may increase their risk of prostate cancer. This data comes at a time when the entire vitamin/ supplement market is being scrutinized and questioned by the medical profession.
Klein E, et al "Vitamin E and the risk of prostate cancer: The Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial (SELECT)" JAMA 2011; 306: 1549-1556 Vitamin E May Hike Risk of Prostate Cancer
According to recent data, women who suffer RSL have as high as a 41% increased risk of suffering hypertension. Restless Legs Syndrome and Hypertension in Middle-Aged Women
Well, now you can eat chocolate and know that it is helping your heart. At least that is what a new study shows. According to the study consuming approximate one chocolate bar (approximately 2 oz) a week resulted in as much as a 14% drop in the risk of suffering a stroke. The greatest benefit was seen with a decrease in hemorrhagic (bleeding) as opposed to ischemic (clot/thrombus). Chocolate Consumption and Risk of Stroke in Women
According to recent study data, patients taking their anti-hypertensive (high-blood-pressure medication) before bedtime experienced superior control of their hypertension than those taking them in the morning. Evening versus morning dosing regimen drug therapy for hypertension
The FDA has determined that Sprycel (dasatinib) (used to treat Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) or acute lymphoblastic leukemia [ALL]) may lead to an increased risk of dangerously high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs (pulmonary arterial hypertension). Shortness of breath, fatigue, and swelling of the body (such as the ankles and legs) are some of the symptoms associated with PAH.
For further information on Sprycel, go to: Sprycel (dasatinib): Drug Safety Communication - Risk of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
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