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Healthcare spending on heart disease and hip fractures soared
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BOSTON, May 12 (UPI) -- U.S. healthcare spending from 1994-2009 for those on Medicare who suffered heart attacks, congestive heart failure and hip fractures soared, researchers say. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)MedWorm Sponsor Message: Have a look at The Psychology Daily, the new psychology portal
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Saudi Arabia confirms four new cases of deadly SARS-like virus
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RIYADH (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia has confirmed four new cases of the SARS-like novel coronavirus in its Eastern Province, state media reported late on Monday, citing the health ministry. (Source: Reuters: Health)MedWorm Sponsor Message: Have a look at The Psychology Daily, the new psychology portal p
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Agent Orange tied to aggressive prostate cancer risk
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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Men who were exposed to Agent Orange chemicals used during the Vietnam War are at higher risk for life-threatening prostate cancer than unexposed veterans, researchers have found. (Source: Reuters: Health)MedWorm Sponsor Message: Have a look at The Psychology Daily, the n
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Well: Sports Injuries and Athletic Shoes
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Specialized study of athletic footwear offers some broad guidelines to consider when buying athletic shoes, especially for team sports like football, soccer or basketball. (Source: NYT Health)MedWorm Sponsor Message: Have a look at The Psychology Daily, the new psychology por
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Post-Mastectomy Pain Persists for Many Women (CME/CE)
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NEW ORLEANS (MedPage Today) -- A sizable percentage of women who undergo mastectomies for breast cancer continue to suffer pain from the surgery for at least 10 years, researchers said here.
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Failed CTO Clearing Ups Death Risk (CME/CE)
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ORLANDO (MedPage Today) -- Failing to open a coronary chronic total occlusion (CTO) is associated with worse in-hospital outcomes than successfully passing the guide wire through, a meta-analysis showed.
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Abuse Victims Seek Out Docs More Often (CME/CE)
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NEW ORLEANS (MedPage Today) -- College students who were victims of abuse or even witnessed physical, psychological, or sexual abuse were more likely to seek medical attention, researchers reported here.
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Statins May Improve Kidney Cancer Survival
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A new study shows that statin use is associated with a reduced risk for progression after surgery for renal cell carcinoma. Medscape Medical News
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ACOs Won't Work for Most Docs, Critic Says
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WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) -- Accountable care organizations -- a key to federal health reform efforts -- will rarely be successful and won't generate the cost savings advocates hope for, a vocal critic asserted.
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Institute of Medicine, Heart Association disagree on sodium
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PHILADELPHIA, May 16 (UPI) -- The Institute of Medicine says studies found the value of cutting salt intake to very low levels is inconclusive, but the American Heart Association disagrees. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)MedWorm Sponsor Message: Have a look at The Psychology Daily, the new psycholog
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People With High Blood Pressure May Crave Salt
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Title: People With High Blood Pressure May Crave SaltCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/15/2013 12:35:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 5/16/2013 12:00:00 AM
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D.C. Week: Tavenner OK'd by Senate
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WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) -- In an otherwise rough week politically for President Obama, the president did score a victory when his latest nominee to run Medicare, Medicaid, and health reform implementation was confirmed by the Senate.
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Eyelash Extension Adhesives May Cause Bad Reactions
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Title: Eyelash Extension Adhesives May Cause Bad ReactionsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/16/2013 2:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 5/17/2013 12:00:00 AM
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Work-related stress linked to higher blood fat levels
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MALAGA, Spain, May 19 (UPI) -- Work-related stress is linked to increased blood fat levels, which in turn increases cardiovascular risk, researchers in Spain say. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)MedWorm Sponsor Message: Have a look at The Psychology Daily, the new psychology portal powered by MedWorm
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JNC 2013: Simplified BP Goal in Sight
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SAN FRANCISCO (MedPage Today) -- The upcoming JNC 2103 update is likely to go with a hypertension treatment target of 140/90 mm Hg for all but older adults, a panel of experts on the guidelines committee suggested.
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