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Cognitive Testing Reduces Risks Of Procedure For Brain Arteriovenous Malformations
The world is round and so are a growing number of its inhabitants. In fact, obesity is spreading at an
alarming rate, not just in industrialized countries but in developing countries, where obesity often sits next to
malnutrition. more
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NHLBI Study Shows Vast Majority Of Middle-Aged Americans At Risk Of Developing
Hypertension
Middle-aged Americans face a 90 percent chance of developing high blood pressure at some time
during the rest of their lives, according to a new study supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
(NHLBI). more
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The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) Recommends Screening Mammography, With Or
Without Clinical Breast Examination, Every 1-2 Years For Women Aged 40 And Older
This statement summarizes the current U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)
recommendations on screening for breast cancer and the supporting scientific evidence, and it updates the 1996
recommendations contained in the Guide to Clinical Preventive Services, second edition. more
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Information For Patients: What You Need to Know About Mammograms And Breast Cancer
The What You Need To Know series provides a summary of recommendations from the work of the
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), sponsored by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). The
USPSTF is an independent panel of experts in the fields of family medicine, obstetrics-gynecology, pediatrics, nursing,
prevention research, and psychology. The Task Force reviews research on a wide range of preventive services, including
screening, counseling, and using medications to prevent disease, then makes recommendations for the public. more
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Oral Diabetes Drug Shows Promise In Preventing Miscarriage In Common Infertility Disorder
The anti-diabetes drug metformin appears to reduce the likelihood of early miscarriage in women with
a common form of female infertility, according to a study funded by the National Institute of Child Health and Human
Development (NICHD). The study appears in the February issue of the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and
Metabolism. more
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