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Cardiovascular Issues of ADHD Medications

Recently there has been controversy over the use of ADHD medications, specifically in children. Side-effects of these medications include increases in blood pressure, heart rate and other potential cardiovascular risks. Patients with known cardiovascular structural abnormalities or who have family histories of cardiac events should not take stimulant drugs associated with treatment of ADHD according to the FDA.

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• Source of Cancer Stem Cells’ Resistance to Radiation Discovered

Much to the dismay of patients and physicians, cancer stem cells - tiny powerhouses that generate and maintain tumor growth in many types of cancers - are relatively resistant to the ionizing radiation often used as therapy for these conditions.

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• Study Reinforces Hormone Therapy And Breast Cancer Link

Stanford researchers have published the results of a study that reinforces the link between postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy and increased incidence of breast cancer.

According to the study results, women who take combined estrogen plus progestin hormone therapy for at least five years after menopause, have twice the annual risk of developing breast cancer. The risk of breast cancer is not associated with women who only take estrogen.

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Is Obesity Contagious?

Recent research suggests that some forms of obesity may be transferred through a virus in the same way that people catch a cold. People who have this have a low cholesterol level. The science behind maintaining body weight is complex and treatment is usually the same as if you didn’t have the infection. The virus is active for approximately 3 months and the propensity to gain weight during that time is high.

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• New Research May Lead To New Pharmacological Approaches To Treating Obesity

Scientists at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine have discovered a gene that when mutated causes obesity by dampening the body’s ability to burn energy while leaving appetite unaffected.

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• Transition From CFC Propelled Albuterol Inhalers

Albuterol inhalers that contain chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) will not be sold in the U.S. after December 31, 2008. Albuterol inhalers that contain hydrofluoroalkanes (HFAs) will take the place of albuterol CFC inhalers. Here are some questions and answers to help you understand the change.

This blog highlights why certain inhalers are being taken off the market, cleaning, potential problems, priming and other aspects of caring for the inhaler and understanding the reasons for change.

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What’s The Best Exercise For Type 2 Diabetics?

Resistance Training combined with aerobic exercise are both beneficial when added together at controlling type 2 diabetes. Four study groups were used. The exercise group combining aerobic and resistance training far outweighed the benefits of any of the other groups. HbA1C levels dropped significantly as well.

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• US Oncology Adopts Principles For Reforming Cancer Care

The National Policy Board of US Oncology, which supports one of the nation’s largest cancer treatment and research networks representing approximately 1,200 oncologists nationwide, adopted its Principles for Reforming Cancer Care, designed to guide the organization’s national legislative agenda.