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Vote Serum Vitamin D and the Risk of Parkinson Disease archneur.ama-assn.org — The results are consistent with the suggestion that high vitamin D status provides protection against Parkinson disease 1 point, submitted 1 month ago by Mike Martin 0 comments
Vote Triple Antihypertensive Combination Therapy Significantly Lowers Blood Pressure www.therapeuticsdaily.com — The investigational triple combination therapy (40/10/25 mg) enabled more patients with hypertension and diabetes to achieve blood pressure goal of <130/80 mm Hg at week 12 1 point, submitted 2 months ago by Mike Martin 0 comments
Vote FDA to make safety reviews public www.inpharm.com — Summaries of FDA safety analyses on recently approved products will now be periodically prepared and posted on its website, along with a brief discussion of any related safety measures. 1 point, submitted 2 months ago by Mike Martin 0 comments
Vote Reports accuse WHO of exaggerating H1N1 threat, possible ties to drug makers www.washingtonpost.com — Two reports accuse the agency of exaggerating the threat posed by the virus and failing to disclose possible influence by the pharmaceutical industry on its recommendations for how countries should respond. 1 point, submitted 2 months ago by Mike Martin 0 comments
Vote Metformin causes B-12 deficiency in Type 2 Diabetics www.bmj.com — Long term treatment with metformin increases the risk of vitamin B-12 deficiency, which results in raised homocysteine concentrations. 1 point, submitted 3 months ago by Mike Martin 0 comments
Vote Studies Document Risks Associated With Common Acid-Suppressing Medications pharmalive.com — Proton pump inhibitors, medications that suppress acid in the stomach, appear to be associated with fractures in postmenopausal women and bacterial infections in many patients, and higher doses do not appear any more beneficial for treating bleeding 1 point, submitted 3 months ago by Mike Martin 0 comments
Vote Cholesterol Drugs May Help Improve Hip Replacement Outcomes www.therapeuticsdaily.com — The use of statins - drugs commonly prescribed to help lower cholesterol levels - may play an important role in decreasing complications among patients undergoing total hip replacement (THR). 1 point, submitted 4 months ago by Mike Martin 0 comments
Vote BC/BS of RI seeks rate hike in May www.projo.com — Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island will ask for double-digit rate increases in May, and institute a cost-cutting plan that could include job cuts, in response to a $100-million loss in 2009. 1 point, submitted 4 months ago by Mike Martin 0 comments
Vote Doctor groups set new policy to curb "Big Pharma's" sway finance.yahoo.com — No more letting industry help pay for developing medical guidelines. Restrictions on consulting deals. And no more pens with drug company names or other swag at conferences. 1 point, submitted 4 months ago by Mike Martin 0 comments
Vote Doctor Shortage to change standard of care news.yahoo.com — A nurse may soon be your doctor. With a looming shortage of primary care doctors, 28 states are considering expanding the authority of nurse practitioners. 1 point, submitted 4 months ago by Mike Martin 0 comments
Vote The Massachusetts Insurance Blackout online.wsj.com — This week it became impossible in Massachusetts for small businesses and individuals to buy health-care coverage after Governor Deval Patrick imposed price controls on premiums. 1 point, submitted 4 months ago by Mike Martin 0 comments
Vote Cozaar & Hyzaar go generic www.businessweek.com — Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. said Wednesday it received Food and Drug Administration approval to start selling generic versions of Merck and Co.'s blockbuster blood pressure drugs Cozaar and Hyzaar. 1 point, submitted 4 months ago by Mike Martin 0 comments
Vote Doctors face board specialty 'expiration dates' news.yahoo.com — The next time you're at the doctor's office, take a peek at those certificates hanging on the wall. Like gallons of milk, some of them are expiring. 1 point, submitted 4 months ago by Mike Martin 0 comments
Vote Study: Vitamin D Essential For Activating Immune System www.allheadlinenews.com — Researchers in the Netherlands said in a recent report that vitamin D is essential in activating the the human immune defense system 1 point, submitted 5 months ago by Mike Martin 0 comments
Vote Low-Fat Diet Tops Low-Carb in Long Run www.webmd.com — Study Shows People on Low-Fat Diet More Likely to Keep Weight Off 1 point, submitted 6 months ago by Mike Martin 0 comments
Vote Preventive mastectomy doesn’t benefit most, study finds www.chron.com — Breast cancer patients are increasingly having preventive surgery to remove the unaffected breast, but a new study suggests it's not beneficial for the vast majority of women who undergo it. Tags: women's health 1 point, submitted 6 months ago by Mike Martin 0 comments
Vote FDA To Implement 'Safety Controls' For Some Asthma Drugs online.wsj.com — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it plans to implement new "safety controls" for a class of long-acting asthma drugs. 1 point, submitted 6 months ago by Mike Martin 0 comments
Vote Beer for Better Bones? www.webmd.com — Drinking beer may be good for building more than just beer bellies. A new study suggests that drinking beer may help build better bones thanks to its high silicon content. 1 point, submitted 6 months ago by Mike Martin 0 comments
Vote 'Breakthrough' Cancer Pain Often Uncontrolled www.webmd.com — Nearly half of patients suffering breakthrough cancer pain -- intense bouts of crippling pain -- say treatment does not offer adequate relief. Tags: Pain 1 point, submitted 7 months ago by Mike Martin 0 comments
Vote Expert Says Swine Flu Scare Just a Money-Making Scam www.opposingviews.com — Calling it "one of the greatest medical scandals of the century," the head of health for the Council of Europe is calling for an investigation of the World Health Organization's declaration that swine flu was a pandemic. 1 point, submitted 7 months ago by Mike Martin 0 comments

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