News tagged with medical risk
Debunking myths about warm-ups, eggs
There are so many things to worry about these days. Wouldn't it be nice to cross something off the list? Turns out you can. Researchers have been busy debunking some common medical myths that have been repeated so many times, ...
May 29, 2009 |
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Decoding cancer patients' genomes is powerful diagnostic tool
Two new studies highlight the power of sequencing cancer patients' genomes as a diagnostic tool, helping doctors decide the best course of treatment and researchers identify new cancer susceptibility mutations ...
Apr 19, 2011 |
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Study: Consumers not fazed by DNA health results
Consumers who get their DNA tested for health risks take the results in stride, says the first major study of how people react to commercial genetic testing.
Jan 12, 2011 |
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DNA blood test can cut invasive testing for Down's syndrome by 98 percent
Women in high risk pregnancies for Down's syndrome could have a DNA blood test to detect the disorder and avoid invasive procedures such as amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling, finds a large scale study published in ...
Jan 11, 2011 |
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Thinner thighs, weaker heart
Men and women whose thighs are less than 60cm in circumference have a higher risk of premature death and heart disease, according to research published on BMJ.com today. The study also concluded that individuals whose thighs ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Sep 03, 2009 |
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Second-hand smoke linked to cognitive impairment
The research, published today in the British Medical Journal, highlighted a 44% increase in risk of cognitive impairment when exposed to high levels of second-hand smoke.
Feb 13, 2009 |
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Abnormal DNA repair genes may predict pancreatic cancer risk
Abnormalities in genes that repair mistakes in DNA replication may help identify people who are at high risk of developing pancreatic cancer, a research team from The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center reports ...
Jan 15, 2009 |
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Memory problems may be sign of stroke risk
People who have memory problems or other declines in their mental abilities may be at higher risk for stroke, according to a study released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 63rd Annual Meeting ...
Medicine & Health / Neuroscience
Feb 09, 2011 |
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Binge drinking: Too prevalent and hazardous
Binge drinking, an activity that many young people engage in, has associated adverse health risks and we need to do a better job of controlling overall alcohol usage, states an editorial in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Associati ...
Jan 17, 2011 |
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Common painkillers linked to increased risk of heart problems
Commonly used painkillers for treating inflammation can increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes, according to an analysis of the evidence published in the British Medical Journal today.
Medicine & Health / Medications
Jan 11, 2011 |
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Cancer risk from medical radiation may have been overestimated: researcher
The risk of developing radiation-induced cancer from computed tomography (CT) may be lower than previously thought, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
Dec 01, 2010 |
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Post-traumatic stress disorder linked to death, atherosclerosis in veterans
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) more than doubles a veteran's risk of death from any cause and is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Nov 17, 2010 |
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Fear of falling linked to future falls in older people
Fear of falling is likely to lead to future falls among older people, irrespective of their actual fall risk, finds a study published in the British Medical Journal today.
Aug 19, 2010 |
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Eliminating diabetes and depression, and boosting education, most likely to ward off dementia
Eliminating diabetes and depression, as well as increasing education and fruit and vegetable consumption, are likely to have the biggest impact on reducing levels of dementia in the coming years, should no effective treatment ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Aug 05, 2010 |
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Privacy risks from geographic information
In today's world more geographic information is being collected about us, such as where we live, where the clinic we visited is located, and where we work. Web sites are also collecting more geographic information about their ...
Apr 08, 2010 |
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