To catch a thief may stop a heart
Security devices used for inventory control in stores may interfere with the operation of pacemakers or implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs).
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Finasteride to prevent prostate cancer: A new chapter
A drug trial concluded that finasteride may decrease the risk of prostate cancer in some men, but the question of whether or not this medication, or any other, can prevent prostate cancer is still very much unanswered.
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Olfaction subtraction
Temporary loss of smell, which affects the ability to taste, can be caused by a cold, allergies, head injury, or viral respiratory infection. A short course of an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid medication can sometimes resolve the problem.
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Heart Beat: Panic attacks linked to heart disease
According to a study, women who suffered from panic attacks were more likely to have a heart attack or stroke than those who did not.
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Heart Beat: High pulse pressure poses risk for atrial fibrillation
Pulse pressure is the difference between the high and low blood pressure measurements. A high pulse pressue (larger than 40) may lead to the development of atrial fibrillation, an irregular heart rhythm.
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In the journals: Some antidepressants interfere with tamoxifen more than others
Women who take tamoxifen to prevent a recurrence or first occurrence of breast cancer should avoid certain antidepressants that interfere with tamoxifen’s action in the body.
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Putting the joie de vivre back into health
Following the now-established benefits of moderate alcohol consumption, research now shows that chocolate and coffee also provide some measure of benefit to health, as do sleep, sex, and a strong social network.
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Heart Beat: Setting standards for pacemaker and ICD lead extraction
The Heart Rhythm Society has published guidelines for the procedure to remove broken, damaged, or worn out pacemaker or ICD leads.
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By the way, doctor: Does laser treatment work for toenail fungus?
I’ve tried a lot of things for a fungal infection in one of my toenails, but it just won’t go away. What do you know about a new treatment that uses laser?
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Stem cells and the prostate
Researchers are just beginning to investigate what role, if any, stem cells may play in the development of prostate cancer or benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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