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Foods Rich In Flavonoids Effective In Prevention Of Cough

...ion of smoking is still the most important primary prevention method for chronic respiratory symptoms , however ...d soy, may be an important contribution to primary prevention strategies....

Reducing The Rate Of Hospital Acquired Infections

...actly how isolation measures should be used in the prevention of spreading MRSA in a hospital setting. Researchers conclude that despite the limitations of the current research, isolation measures recommended in national guidelines should continue until further research can be conducted....

Improving Life Expectancy

...y, “The implementation of affordable and effective prevention strategy should incorporate the interaction of major risks to health.” ...

Obesity A Risk Factor For Stroke

... countries. Because few efficient therapies exist, prevention // remains the best approach. Obesity in middle-aged men can have a significant impact on stroke risk, doubling its likelihood later in life, according to a new study. 7,402 healthy men from Sweden between ages 47 and 55 were followed for 28 years. ...

Folic Acid Supplementation During Pregnancy Could Help Prevent Spina Bifida

... the prospect of developing new strategies for the prevention of spina bifida....

Preventing A Heart Attack Can Also Prevent Memory Loss

...fits in the latter, while they say the memory-loss prevention drugs may cause a measurable but not significant improvement for some people. In conclusion researchers say that until further studies are completed, physicians should talk with each patient or family individually about the treatment route to pursue...

HRT Found To Increase Stroke Risk

...cannot be recommended for the primary or secondary prevention of stroke. Extrapolation of data suggest that patients at high risk of stroke such as those with previous stroke, coronary heart disease, or multiple vascular risk factors should stop taking it unless there is a strong contrary medical reason....

The Efficacy Of Hormone Replacement Therapy Studied

...east cancer. Researchers say, "HRT for the primary prevention of chronic diseases in women free of menopausal symptoms is unjustified, with a net harm that increases with baseline risk of breast cancer."However, researchers say their study shows HRT is beneficial in women with menopausal symptoms, with benefit ...

Blood Thinning Medication Could Prevent Strokes

...ctiveness of ximelagatran compared to warfarin for prevention of strokes in patients with atrial fibrillation.It was found that the primary event rate for strokes associated with ximelagatran was 1.6 percent per year and with warfarin was 1.2 percent per year and there was no major difference between treatment ...

Testing Of Saliva May Predict Dental Caries

...t can even identify the tooth at risk, and help in prevention of cavities. However, it is important to avoid extreme measures to prevent dental caries. Total avoidance of sugar in diet has not been related to lesser dental problems. Similarly, even excess brushing your teeth can do more harm than good, by ero...

Specific Changes In A Particular Gene Found To Increase The Risk of Alzheimer’s Diseas

...d to improved understanding of the disease and new prevention and treatment developments. According to latest research it was seen that specific changes in the gene in a protein called ubiquilin-1 was associated with an increased incidence of Alzheimer’s. In previous studies, researchers studied Alzheimer’s pa...

Computer System To Predict Deep Vein Thrombosis

...will help the medics to use more of prophylaxis or prevention of a disease like thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in hospital patients who are at a maximum risk from these conditions. The results were published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Link: http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/abstract/352/10/9...

Pregnancy hormone to prevent breast cancer

...t this hormone hCG may be suited for breast cancer prevention for women. The results of the study show that the hormone causes changes of a permanent nature on the genetic setup of the cells in the mammary gland and hence becomes successful in preventing the cancerous growth. The results were presented in the ...

Vitamin D, calcium don’t prevent fractures in elderl

...ation of the supplementary calcium or vitamin D in prevention of fractures....

Atrial fibrillation predicts for acute ischaemic stroke

...and early death in acuteischemic stroke. Secondary prevention of embolicevents by effective periodic evaluation followingatrial fibrillation and appropriate treatment assumescrucial significance....

Combination of Clopidogrel-aspirin is better for preventing stroke than only aspirin

...e research feels that there should be new ways for prevention of clotting and this research may be one of them....

Meditation may reduce stress and help you live longer

...ranscendental meditation programs that can lead to prevention and control of these diseases. For population over 55 years of age, those who live the extreme stressful life, interventions in the form of meditation may have long-term effect over the health of the individual. Researchers had pooled patient data f...

Harmful chemicals change the genetic response to hormone estrogen

...in life. The drug DES was prescribed to women for prevention of miscarriages, from the year 1938 to 1971. Research says that daughters of women who had used the drug are at increased risk from reproductive tract abnormalities, ectopic pregnancy, pre-term delivery, infertility, and rare form of vaginal and cerv...

Lower risk of cardiovascular disease from tight glucose control

... tight glucose control currently acknowledged were prevention of eye problems, kidney problems, nerve problems a...than conventional management of glucose control in prevention of cardiovascular disease. The intensive treatment of controlling blood glucose levels is through at...

Physical activity improves survival in women with breast cancer

...re part of the routine recommendations for disease prevention and disease control. So get ready to include exercises in your daily routine....

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