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Exposure to Perfluoroalkyl Acids Raises Cholesterol in Children

Perfluorooctanoic acid and perfluorooctanesulfonate, chemicals used to coat nonstick pots and pans, is associated with higher blood cholesterol levels in children, according to a new study. More...
11 Oct 2010

Statin Therapy for Prevention of Heart Attack and Stroke

A new study suggests that broader statin use among adult patients may be a cost-effective way to prevent heart attack and stroke. More...
07 Oct 2010

Pencil Beam Scanning Lung Cancer Radiotherapy Delivered Successfully at German Proton Therapy Center

Germany clinicians are employing advanced proton therapy technology for the treatment of difficult lung cancer patients. More...
07 Oct 2010

Carotid Stenting Should Be Avoided in Older Patients

A new study recommends that stenting for symptomatic carotid stenosis in patients 70 years and older should be avoided, although the procedure might be as safe as endarterectomy in younger patients. More...
06 Oct 2010

Firefighters' Risk for Heart Disease Increased by Ultrafine Air Particles

A new study has found that more than 70% of particulates released during fires are ultrafine, invisible to the naked eye, placing firefighters at an increased risk for heart disease from exposure during the fire suppression process. More...
05 Oct 2010

New Warnings Issued on Use of Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents

U.S. Officials are requiring that gadolinium-based contrast agents carry new warnings on their labels about the risk of a potentially fatal disorder known as nephrogenic systemic fibrosis, if the drug is administered to certain patients with kidney disease. More...
04 Oct 2010

Trauma Patients Do Better With Identical Blood-Group Plasma

Using ABO-identical plasma in trauma patients lowers their rates of sepsis, renal failure, and other complications, according to a new study. More...
04 Oct 2010
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