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Regular Analgesic Use Linked to Hearing Loss in Men
- 03/10/2010 11:55 PDT
The regular use of aspirin, acetaminophen, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may increase the risk of hearing loss in men, especially younger men, according to research published in the March issue of the American Journal of Medicine.
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AAOS: Hip Implants Transmit Metal Ions During Pregnancy
- 03/10/2010 11:30 PDT
Levels of metal ions are elevated in children born to women who have undergone metal-on-metal hip replacement, according to research presented this week at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, held from March 9 to 13 in New Orleans.
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Lung Cancer Incidence in HIV-Infected Women Studied
- 03/10/2010 11:00 PDT
Lung cancer among women with HIV infection is strongly associated with smoking, but it remains unclear if there is a further link between HIV infection and its treatment and lung cancer, according to research published online Feb. 22 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
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C-Reactive Protein Test May Help Guide Infection Treatment
- 03/10/2010 10:30 PDT
For patients with respiratory and sinus infections, testing C-reactive protein levels as a marker for infection severity can aid in the treatment decision and reduce antibiotic use, according to a study in the March/April issue of the Annals of Family Medicine.
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Type of Specialist Seen Affects Prostate Cancer Treatment
- 03/10/2010 10:00 PDT
Treatment choice for prostate cancer appears to be strongly influenced by the type of specialist a patient sees, and patients seen by a primary care physician are more likely to choose expectant care, according to research published in the March 8 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine.
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Pizza, Soda Consumption Falls When Prices Go Up
- 03/10/2010 09:30 PDT
Consumption of takeaway pizza and soda falls when prices increase, and altering the price of these two items could help Americans eat a more healthful diet, according to a study in the March 8 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine.
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Delayed Ocular Hypertension Treatment Ups Glaucoma Risk
- 03/10/2010 09:00 PDT
Delaying treatment for ocular hypertension results in a higher incidence of primary open-angle glaucoma, particularly among those at high baseline risk for the disease, according to a study in the March issue of the Archives of Ophthalmology.