Posted by: admin on: February 6, 2012
Obese patients in Hertfordshire are being asked to lose weight before they can be listed for routine surgery. -Team@CMHF
Posted by: admin on: February 6, 2012
A new study in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that statins increase the risk of getting diabetes by 71 percent in post-menopausal women. Since diabetes is a major cause of heart disease, this study calls into question current recommendations and guidelines from most professional medical associations and physicians. The recommendation for women to take […]
Posted by: admin on: February 6, 2012
The National Psoriasis Foundation Medical Board reviewed and updated the Canadian Guidelines for the Management of Plaque Psoriasis to include new treatments such as ustekinumab and excimer laser, according to a Consensus Statement published in the January issue of the Archives of Dermatology. -Team@CMHF
Posted by: admin on: January 19, 2012
Cardiac MRI is more accurate at confirming or ruling out coronary heart disease than stress myocardial perfusion imaging with single-photon emission CT (SPECT), researchers found in a prospective real-world trial. -Team@CMHF
Posted by: admin on: January 19, 2012
Mindfulness treatments help reduce fatigue and stress associated with joint disease. Chronic pain is commonly coupled with stress and fatigue. A mindful approach to treatment proves helpful in reducing the added stresses of daily life for those experiencing chronic pain. -Team@CMHF