12:48 30.10.2009, Screening for Prostate and Breast Cancers Schwenk, MD, Thomas, Journal Watch General Medicine October 29,2009
Screening for prostate and breast cancers has been promoted heavily in the U.S. and actual screening costs in the US are 20 billion just for these two cancers. Lifetime diagnoses of
10:25 29.10.2009, Diabetes Prevention Interventions Have Long Lasting-Effects--Lancet October 29,2009
The benefits of lifestyle intervention or metformin for preventing the development of diabetes in high-risk adults can persist for 10 years according to a follow-up report from the Diabetes
14:01 28.10.2009, How much does viral load need to fall to halve HIV transmission risk?
The partners in Prevention study of acyclovir as an HIV prevention measure showed that an average viral load reduction of .74 log is needed in order to reduce the risk of HIV
12:00 27.10.2009, Effect of Early versus deferred Antiretroviral Therapy for HIV on Survival the NA-ACCORD investigators, New England Journal of Medicine April 30, 2009 and present by Paul Sax MD at Tough Decisions Made Easier, October 23,20009
The optimal time for the initiation of antiretroviral therapy for asymptomatic patients with HIV infection is uncertain. The NA-ACCORD Investigators conducted two parallel analysis
12:47 26.10.2009, Spotlight on Heart Web MD, October 2009
The following facts you should remember about your heart. 1. Blood pressure Normal blood pressure is below 120/80. pre-hypertension is 120-139
12:46 26.10.2009, Sinus Solution from Web MD October 2009
The following question was asked for an expert Q. Do I need antibiotics to get rid of my sinus infection
10:31 21.10.2009, A quicker, safer way to Remove excess Body Fat Alex Liu, MD, in LA Health
There is evolving a new type of liposuction called smartlipolaser body sculpting The differences between the two types of liposuction are as follows. For traditional liposuction
10:30 21.10.2009, Exercise May Curb Breast Cancer Risk from LA Magazine October 2009
After age 30, exercising for more than an hour a week may help cut a woman's chances of developing beast cancer, according to a study. Researchers asked 4298 women to recall their
11:36 20.10.2009, Brain Healthy Life Choices LA Health
Like other parts of a persons body the brain will deteriorate. Increasing evidence has shown that healthy lifestyle habits, such as being heart smart, eating a brain-healthy diet,
10:10 14.10.2009, Breast Tenderness After Starting Combination Hormone Therapy May Indicate Higher Breast Cancer Risk. Archives of Internal Medicine October 14,
Postmenopausal women who experience new-onset breast tenderness after starting combination hormone therapy may face increased risk for breast cancer,. Researchers examined data on
10:08 14.10.2009, Abacavir impairs endothelial function, possible explaining increased heart attack risk AIDS Sept. 24,2009
Abacavir a NRTI has been shown to impair endothelial function, providing a possible explanation for the drugs association with an increased risk of heart attack.
10:34 13.10.2009, Topical treatment for pre-cancerous anal cell changes safe and moderately effective Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
A course of treatment with topical trichloracetic acid appears to provide a safe and effective treatment for pre-cancerous cell change in the anus, US investigators report in a study published
10:32 13.10.2009, Food insecurity increases risk of death for patients taking HIV-treatment in Canada J.Acq. Def. Synd
Patients taking HIV treatment in Vancouver, Canada, who are food insecure have an increased risk of death, researchers report in the online edition of the Journal of acquired Immune deficiency
10:31 13.10.2009, CD 4-cell-count below 400 increases cancer risk for patients with HIV
Maintaining a CD 4 cell count above 500 will protect HIV+ patients from a range of AIDS-defining and non-AIDS defining caners. this study was performed by french investigators and is presented
10:30 13.10.2009, FDA committee recommends approval of maraviroc for first-line treatment in US
People with HIV in the United States are likely to get a further option for use in first-line drug combinations within the next few weeks, following the decision by the US FDA administration
10:28 13.10.2009, Four million now receiving Antiretroviral therapy, 6 million still in need. United Nations Agencies
Although 4 million people are now receiving antiretroviral therapy in low and middle income countries, another 5 million adults and children lack access to treatment in low and middle income countries.
16:13 07.10.2009, Mediterranean diet Associated with Reduced Risk for depression Archives of general Psychiatry. October 6,2009
Adherence to a Mediterranean style diet is associated with lower risk for developing depression, reports the Archives of General Psychiatry. Some l0,000 young adults in Spain
10:15 05.10.2009, HIV and TB from HIV weekly September 3oth 2009
People with HIV who have latent Tuberculosis should be given preventive TB treatment. TB is the biggest single cause of illness and death in people with HIV around the world, especially
10:14 05.10.2009, HIV and Cancer AIDS Weekly September 30,2009
Kaposi's sarcoma, non Hodgkins's and cervical cancer are AIDS defining cancers because they develop when a person with HIV whose immune system is weakened. But a met analysis of 13
10:13 05.10.2009, Depression and adherence. From HIV Weekly Sept 30,2009
People who develop depression while taking HIV treatment are less likely to take there medication. This behavior is termed adherence. Many people with HIV experience mental health