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Trastuzumab Raises Risk of Heart Problems in the Elderly With History of Heart Disease or Diabetes, Study Suggests
August 9, 2011 — The first study to investigate the effect of the breast cancer drug trastuzumab (Herceptin) on heart and vascular function in elderly patients has found that it increases the risk of heart problems, ... > full story -
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Distance Caregivers for Advanced Cancer Patients Have Special Needs, Study Finds
August 8, 2011 — Distance presents a challenge as family members work to gain information about their loved ones and participate in their cancer care. But it's also challenging to the local caregivers -- nurses, ... > full story -
Common Irregular Heartbeat Raises Risk of Dementia, Study Finds
August 8, 2011 — The most common kind of chronically irregular heartbeat, known as atrial fibrillation, is associated with a greater risk of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, according to a new ... > full story -
More Neurology Residents Comfortable Using Stroke Clot-Busting Drug
August 4, 2011 — The percentage of graduating neurology residents comfortable treating stroke with a clot-busting drug has increased dramatically over the past 10 years, according to new ... > full story -
Genetic 'Signature' Discovered in Plaque, Possible Key to Future Treatment
August 4, 2011 — Researchers have found differences in artery plaque in people who had stroke and people who didn't. These differences -- found in the genetic profile of each plaque -- could allow researchers to ... > full story -
High-Risk Stroke Patients More Likely to Get Follow-Up Care After Motivational Talk
August 4, 2011 — Even though many Americans learn through community health screenings that they are at high risk for having a stroke, they rarely follow-up with their doctor for care. But a new study shows high-risk ... > full story -
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Finding Could Reduce Antibiotic Use in Critically Ill Patients
August 3, 2011 — Measuring the levels of a natural body chemical may allow doctors to reduce the duration of antibiotic use and improve the health outcomes of critically ill ... > full story -
Subjective Memory Impairment as a Sign of Alzheimer's Disease
August 3, 2011 — Scientists have demonstrated that even in merely subjective cases of memory deterioration changes may be visible in certain brain structures. The study supports the model whereby subjective memory ... > full story -
New Antidepressants Can Increase Risks for Elderly, Study Suggests
August 2, 2011 — Older people taking new generation antidepressants are at more risk of dying or suffering from a range of serious health conditions including stroke, falls, fractures and epilepsy, a new study ... > full story -
Abnormal Liver Tests Associated With Increased Death Rates in People Over 75
August 2, 2011 — One in six people over 75 are likely to have at least one abnormal liver test and those that have two or more are twice as likely to die from cancer and 17 times more likely to die from liver ... > full story
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