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  1. Coffee Drinking Tied To Lower Risk For Rare Liver Disease PSCRead the original story

    Monday May 20 | MediLexicon

    New research from the US shows that regular consumption of coffee is linked to a reduced risk of a rare autoimmune liver disease called primary sclerosing cholangitis .

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  2. Antibiotic Coating Does Not Prevent Prosthetic Urinary Sphincter InfectionsRead the original story

    Monday May 13 | MediLexicon

    Contrary to what might be expected, adding an antibiotic coating to an artificial urinary sphincter does not decrease device-related infection rates, researchers announced at the 108th American Urological Association Annual Meeting.

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  3. Targeted Screening For C. Difficile Upon Hospital Admission Could...Read the original story

    Friday May 3 | MediLexicon

    Testing patients with just three risk factors upon hospital admission has potential to identify nearly three out of four asymptomatic carriers of C. Difficile , according to a new study published in the May issue of the American Journal of Infection Control , the official publication of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and ... (more)

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  4. Most Patients Colonized By C. difficile Could Be Identified By Screening At Hospital AdmissionRead the original story

    Thursday May 2 | MediLexicon

    Testing patients with just three risk factors upon hospital admission has potential to identify nearly three out of four asymptomatic carriers of C. difficile , according to a new study published in the May issue of the American Journal of Infection Control , the official publication of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and ... (more)

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  5. ACE Inhibitor Can Limit Radiation Damage To Lungs And Heart For Cancer PatientsRead the original story

    Apr 22, 2013 | MediLexicon

    Unavoidable damage caused to the heart and lungs by radiotherapy treatment of tumours in the chest region can be limited by the administration of an ACE inhibitor, a drug commonly used in the treatment of cardiovascular disease, a group of Dutch researchers have found.

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  6. Advanced Cancers That Have Spread To The Lungs Can Be Treated Using CryoablationRead the original story

    Apr 17, 2013 | MediLexicon

    Frozen balls of ice can safely kill cancerous tumors that have spread to the lungs, according to the first prospective multicenter trial of cryoablation.

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  7. ACL Tears Accurately Identified By Dual Energy CT In Emergency DepartmentsRead the original story

    Apr 16, 2013 | MediLexicon

    Dual energy CT is an effective way to evaluate emergency department patients with possible anterior cruciate ligament tears, a new study shows.

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  8. Patients With Advanced Fibrosis And Cardiovascular Issues At Greater Risk For MortalityRead the original story

    Apr 15, 2013 | MediLexicon

    New research reveals that advanced fibrosis is a significant predictor of mortality in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease , largely brought about by cardiovascular causes.

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  9. Just 'Weight' Until Menopause: How Estrogen Deficiency Affects Women's Fat AbsorptionRead the original story

    Apr 2, 2013 | MediLexicon

    Women tend to carry excess fat in their hips and thighs, while men tend to carry it on their stomachs. 2 comments

  10. Knee Replacement Outcome Unlikely To Be Affected By Obesity AloneRead the original story

    Mar 24, 2013 | MediLexicon

    Obesity alone may not diminish outcomes or increase the risk of complications in total knee replacement patients, according to two research studies presented at the 2013 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons .

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  11. Depressed Heart Failure Patients At Four Times Risk Of DeathRead the original story

    Mar 21, 2013 | medilexicon.com

    Heart failure patients who are moderately or severely depressed have four times the risk of dying and double the risk of having to go to the emergency room or be hospitalized compared to those who are not depressed, according to new research reported in Circulation: Heart Failure, an American Heart Association Journal.

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  12. Children With ADHD Require Long-Term Treatment Well Into AdulthoodRead the original story

    Mar 5, 2013 | MediLexicon

    The first large, population-based study to follow children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder into adulthood shows that ADHD often doesn't "go away," and that children with ADHD are more likely to have other psychiatric disorders as adults. 2 comments

  13. Researchers Develop Automated Breast Density Test Linked To Cancer RiskRead the original story

    Feb 5, 2013 | MediLexicon

    Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center and colleagues at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., have developed a novel computer algorithm to easily quantify a major risk factor for breast cancer based on analysis of a screening mammogram.

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  14. Influx Of New Residents And Fellows In July Has A Negligible Effect...Read the original story

    Jan 31, 2013 | MediLexicon

    The "July effect" - the notion that the influx of new residents and fellows at teaching hospitals in July of each year adversely affects patient care and outcomes - was examined in a very large data set of hospitalizations for patients undergoing spine surgery.

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  15. Name Change Recommended And Further Research To Advance Understanding ...Read the original story

    Jan 25, 2013 | MediLexicon

    An independent panel convened by the National Institutes of Health has concluded that the name of a common hormone disorder in women, polycystic ovary syndrome , causes confusion and is a barrier to research progress and effective patient care.

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  16. Low Birth Weight Not Associated With Asthma RiskRead the original story

    Jan 16, 2013 | MediLexicon

    Asthma is a serious condition that affects more than 25.7 million Americans, and is responsible for nearly 4,000 deaths annually.

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  17. Breakthrough Made In Arthritis ResearchRead the original story

    Dec 6, 2012 | MediLexicon

    Researchers at Western University have made a breakthrough that could lead to a better understanding of a common form of arthritis that, until now, has eluded scientists.

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  18. News From The Journal Of Clinical Investigation: Nov. 26, 2012Read the original story

    Nov 27, 2012 | MediLexicon

    Parallel structure: Surprising similarities between kidney cells and neurons The primary function of the kidneys is to filter the blood to remove waste and retain blood cells and proteins.

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