Vidyya Medical News Service
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Volume 4 Issue 163 Published - 14:00 UTC 08:00 EST 12-Jun-2002 Next Update - 14:00 UTC 08:00 EST 13-Jun-2002
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Beta-Blockers After Heart Surgery Show Double Benefits
Beta-blockers should be used as a first-line medication to prevent postoperative atrial fibrillation, a common complication of heart surgery, researchers report in the rapid access issue of Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.  more

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American Heart Association Weighs In On Fat Substitutes
TThe jury is still out on whether fat substitutes provide a health benefit, because individuals who use them seldom lose weight, according to a new American Heart Association statement published yesterday in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.  more

 


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Genetic Engineering Could Salvage Once-Promising Anti-Cancer Agents
A group of anti-cancer agents that once produced dismal results in clinical trials could once again be a promising tool in fighting the deadly disease, thanks to research by a team of chemists at the University of Washington and in Germany.  more

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CMU Analysis Of Michigan AIDS Patients Supports Aggressive Treatment For Longer Life
The results of a recent study on Michigan AIDS Patients brings strong hope for lower incidence of brain cancer and increased survival rates from aggressive and early treatment.  more

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Brain Scan Predicts Effectiveness Of Antidepressants Weeks Before Patients Improve
A new UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute study shows for the first time that measurable changes in the front of the brain can predict the effectiveness of an antidepressant within days of treatment - weeks before a patient begins to feel better. more

 
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