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Month: April 2010

Angioplasty or bypass surgery?

Blocked arteries can be resolved by either angioplasty or bypass surgery. Angioplasty is a much easier procedure, but frequently needs to be repeated later. For some, medication, exercise, and changes to diet are more effective than either procedure.

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Trial Watch

A study is planning to test the effectiveness of continuing to take post-stent medication past the recommended 12 months.

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In the journals: Link found between migraines with aura and late-life brain lesions in women

Women who experience migraine headaches with aura may be at higher risk of developing brain lesions later in life.

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Time for tooth whitening?

Tooth whitening procedures can be done at a dentist’s office, or there are many over-the-counter products that can be used at home, but regardless of the method, the result is temporary.

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Heart Beat: Chrome dome doesn’t mean sicker ticker

Researchers found no substantive links between baldness and the risk of a heart attack, or between baldness and the buildup of plaque in carotid arteries.

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Heart Beat: Small price to pay for an extra 14 years

People who exercised, ate a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, drank alcohol in moderation, and did not smoke lived an average of 14 years longer than others who did not do any of these things.

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Follow-up

Using a special garment to squeeze the legs in time with the heart can ease chest pain. The inflammation that causes rheumatoid arthritis affects the heart as well as the joints.

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Sexuality and seniority

Men who remain healthy as they get older have a better chance of maintaining sexual function, and research suggests that regular sexual activity may help prevent erectile dysfunction.

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In the news: FDA approves one drug for irritable bowel syndrome but suspends another

The FDA has approved a new medication for constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome, soon after suspending another drug and restricting it to use only in emergency situations.

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Noise-induced hearing loss

Prolonged exposure to excessive noise can result in permanent hearing loss. Many occupations have increased risk of hearing damage, and in such cases ear protection should be worn.

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