Madely Health Headlines Commentary for March 9, 2012
Study indicates drug used for early Alzheimer Disease is helpful in later stages Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
Donepezil For Treatment Of Moderate To Severe Alzheimer’s
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“Donepezil and Memantine for Moderate-to-Severe Alzheimer’s Disease”
Robert Howard, M.D., Rupert McShane, F.R.C.Psych., James Lindesay, D.M.et.al.,
New England Journal Of Medicine, March 2012, dpi:366:893-903
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for March 1, 2012
Medications seem to work as well as stents for people with stable heart disease Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
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Pills as good as stents for some patients: study
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Madely Health Headlines Commentary for February 29, 2012
FDA issues advisory of rare side effects of statin use. As always, you need to consider risk vs benefit Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for February 28, 2012
Do sleeping pills cause cancer? Show me how this happens and I might accept it otherwise it is another correlation/causation misperception Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
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Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 25, 2012
Clinical relevance of drug to slow low grade prostate cancer unclear Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
Drug may help slow prostate tumour growth
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The Lancet: Dutasteride in localised prostate cancer management
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 29, 2011
Hospital parking fees are user fees/Health Canada removes Avastin's indication to treat HER2 negative breast cancer Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
Blood clot risk higher with some types of pill
Small absolute increase in venous blood clot risk noted with birth control pills containing drospirenone Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadMadely Health Headlines Commentary for September 14, 2011
FDA approval Xarelto for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation patients questioned Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
FDA Panel Backs Xarelto for Stroke Prevention
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for July 28, 2011
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Ten Top-Selling Drugs Coming Off Patent
FDA Panel Endorses Novel Drug for Lymphoma
New medication for Hodgkin's patients who have failed to respond to all other treatments may soon be approved Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadMadely Health Headlines Commentary for April 27, 2011
Preliminary evidence suggests that anti-inflammatory medications may interfere with antidepressant efficacy Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
Painkillers and antidepressants might make a bad mix
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Madely Health Headlines Commentary for April 25, 2011
Fourth generation birth control pills cause slight absolute risk increase of blood clots Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
New birth-control pills can triple the risk of blood clots
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New generation of blood thinners offers patients easier-to-use options
New blood thinners add value to stroke prevention and quality of life Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadMadely Health Headlines Commentary for April 1, 2011
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Madely Health Headlines Commentary for March 9, 2011
More information needed about woman's breast cancer before slamming Ontario Government for not covering breast-cancer drug Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
Ontario Health Minister won’t help mom get breast-cancer drug
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for February 21, 2011
Progestin-only birth control pill does not increase heart disease risk Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
Common birth control pill not tied to heart attacks
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Progestogen-Only Contraceptives and the Risk of Acute Myocardial Infarction: A Meta-Analysis
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for February 2, 2011
Avastin side effects known: risk/benefit considerations are what is important for advanced cancer treatment Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
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FDA restricts amount of acetaminophen in prescription combination meds Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadMadely Health Headlines Commentary for December 20, 2010
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 18, 2010
Breast cancer risk from hormone replacement needs perspective when compared to other contributing factors Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
Breast cancer risk of hormone therapy overblown, group says
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Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 12, 2010
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Acne drug not found to increase suicide risk
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Dabigatran compared with warfarin in patients with atrial fibrillation and previous transient ischaemic attack or stroke: a subgroup analysis of the RE-LY trial
New stroke-prevention drug may replace warfarin for people with atrial fibrillation Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadMadely Health Headlines Commentary for October 15 , 2010
New MS medication reported and MS Society members trying "liberation treatment" Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for June 16, 2010
No link established between blood pressure medications (ARBs) and cancer Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
Some blood pressure drugs may increase cancer risk, study suggests
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Madely Health Headlines Commentary for June 9, 2010
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Madely Health Headlines Commentary for March 24, 2010
Study adds evidence that bone drugs for osteoporosis work, are safe Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:Study adds evidence that bone drugs work, are safe
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Evolving Data about Subtrochanteric Fractures and Bisphosphonates
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for March 19, 2010
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Seniors’ prescription drug use rises
Nearly two-thirds of seniors using five or more types of prescription drugs
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for March 12, 2010
BMJ reports birth control pill use not associated with increased long-term risk of death Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
Birth-Control Pills Cut Cancer, Lengthen Women’s Lives in Study
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for February 10, 2010
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Paxil, Tamoxifen May Be a Risky Combo
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Madely Health Headlines Commentary for February 2, 2010
Study reviews the drug interactions between cardiac medications and herbal products Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
Hidden Dangers of Herbal Meds Reviewed
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Use of Herbal Products and Potential Interactions in Patients With Cardiovascular Diseases
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There is excellent web site that reviews the scientific evidence for the efficacy of herbal remedies from an independent assessment perspective. It also evaluates the quality and ingredients of many products in stores with respect to labelling accuracy and ingredient composition. The web site is consumerlab.com.
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 25, 2010
Safety Considerations and Potential Interactions of Vitamins: Should Vitamins Be Considered Drugs? Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
Many parents unaware of the risks of vitamins
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Safety Considerations and Potential Interactions of Vitamins: Should Vitamins Be Considered Drugs?
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for December 29, 2009
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Drug-resistant bacterium cause for alarm: Canadian pathologist
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Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 25, 2009
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Meds put seniors at higher risk of falls
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Meta-analysis of the Impact of 9 Medication Classes on Falls in Elderly Persons
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 23, 2009
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 19, 2009
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Birth defects caused by medications avoidable: study
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Prescriptions filled during pregnancy for drugs with the potential of fetal harm
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for October 1, 2009
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