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Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 29, 2012

 

 

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Measuring blood pressure on one arm not enough: study

 

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Association of a difference in systolic blood pressure between arms with vascular disease and mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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  2. Low frequency radio waves directed at the kidney reduces blood pressure
  3. New study to look at relationship between high blood pressure and the development of Alzheimer’s dementia

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Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 27, 2012

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Heart patient’s stem cells harnessed for healing

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Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 25, 2012

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Drug may help slow prostate tumour growth

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The Lancet: Dutasteride in localised prostate cancer management

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Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 24, 2012

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Slow and steady the way to alcohol’s health benefits: study

 

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Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 20, 2012

 

 

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Sex OK for Most Patients With Stable Heart Disease

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Levine G, et al “Sexual activity and cardiovascular disease: a scientific statement from the American Heart Association” Circulation 2012; DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0b013e3182447787.

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Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January, 2012

 

 

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Study: Many women can skip frequent bone scans

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2010 clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis in Canada: summary

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Canadian doctors try surgery to treat high blood pressure

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Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 18, 2012

 

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Canadian doctors try surgery to treat high blood pressure

 

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Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 13, 2012

 

 

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Sugary soda ups risky fat deposits

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Sucrose-sweetened beverages increase fat storage in the liver, muscle, and visceral fat depot: a 6-mo randomized intervention study1,2,3

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  • Erectile dysfunction as a predictor of heart disease
  • Lower cholesterol to prevent stroke, heart disease
  • Vitamin supplements not shown to prevent disease in healthy women
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    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 12, 2012

     

     

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    Controlling Blood Pressure Over Time Beats Playing Catch-Up Later

    Winner of $50,000 health prize calls for new strategy: ‘You can be obese and fit’

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    Impact of Blood Pressure and Blood Pressure Change During Middle Age on the Remaining Lifetime Risk for Cardiovascular Disease

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    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January, 2012

     

     

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    Aspirin a day may be harmful, study says

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    Effect of Aspirin on Vascular and Nonvascular Outcomes

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