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The link between calcium supplements and heart problems 4/21/2011

New research published on bmj.com adds to mounting evidence that calcium supplements increase the risk of cardiovascular events, particularly heart attacks, in older women.

Illusion can halve the pain of osteoarthritis 4/19/2011

A serendipitous discovery by academics at The University of Nottingham has shown that a simple illusion can significantly reduce — and in some cases even temporarily eradicate — ...

Blood test could predict metastasis risk in Melanoma 4/19/2011

Scientists at Yale University have identified a set of plasma biomarkers that could reasonably predict the risk of metastasis among patients with melanoma, according to findings ...

Artificial pancreas may improve overnight diabetes control 4/15/2011

Two small randomised trials published on bmj.com suggest that closed loop insulin delivery (also known as an artificial pancreas) may improve overnight blood glucose control and ...

Demanding pain relief to the end 4/14/2011

Planning early for end of life and the pain relief available is essential for people with dementia, yet most do not do it while they can still make their own decisions.

Strawberries may slow esophageal precancerous growth 4/14/2011

Freeze-dried strawberries may be an alternative to drugs for the prevention of esophageal cancer, according to research presented at the AACR 102nd Annual Meeting 2011.

Popular diets: Do they prevent cancer? 4/12/2011

Not all diet plans help reduce a person’s chances of developing cancer, say experts at The University of MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Regular retail therapy prolongs life 4/7/2011

A spot of regular retail therapy really does seem to help people live longer, suggests research published online in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.

Stroke risks fade when women stop estrogen pills 4/7/2011

Strokes and other health problems linked with estrogen pills appear to fade when women stop taking them after menopause, the first long-term follow-up of a landmark study has found. ...

Epileptic seizures linked to risk of brain tumour 4/7/2011

Epileptic seizures can precede the development of a subsequent brain tumour by many years, suggests research published online in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery and Psychiatry. ...

Digoxin a possible treatment for prostate cancer 4/5/2011

Scientists have identified digoxin as a possible therapy for prostate cancer, using a combination of laboratory science and epidemiology that is unprecedented in its cooperative ...

Aspirin may lower the risk of pancreatic cancer 4/5/2011

The use of aspirin at least once per month is associated with a significant decrease in pancreatic cancer risk, according to results of a large case-control study presented at the ...

Revolution in the treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease 4/5/2011

Scientists have uncovered five new genes in the search for the genetic make-up of late-onset Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

The challenges faced by GPs in managing COPD 3/31/2011

General Practitioners regard controlling exacerbations as key to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) disease progression and patient quality of life, but challenges exist ...

New perspectives on cancer & the immune system 3/31/2011

Three CRI scientists describe immunity’s paradoxical role in the promotion and control of cancer.

Salt content in food causing serious illnesses 3/29/2011

The Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) has thrown its support behind a new report that recommends targets for salt levels in common food products.

No room for complacency with HIV 3/28/2011

People with HIV may be living longer thanks to effective drug treatments but an unintended consequence could be a false sense of confidence that the disease has been beaten.

How traffic pollution affects lung transplant patients 3/24/2011

Lung transplant patients have double the risk of organ rejection and death within five years of the procedure if they live near a main road, indicates research published online in ...

Diabetes drug link to heart problems 3/22/2011

A new study published on bmj.com adds to mounting evidence that rosiglitazone - a drug used to treat type 2 diabetes - is associated with an increased risk of major heart problems.

Cancer drug found hiding in sunflower seed protein 3/22/2011

UQ scientists have found sunflower proteins and their processing machinery are hijacked to make rogue protein rings in a discovery that could open the door to cheaper, plant-based ...

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