Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Parkinson's Effect on Life Span

People with brain diseases, such as Parkinson's, die about two years earlier compared to others
Tuesday, May 16, 2017       
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Study Looks at Parkinson's Effect on Life Span

People with brain diseases such as Parkinson's and dementia with Lewy bodies die about two years earlier compared with people who don't have these conditions, a new study...
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Better Treatment Might Prevent Hundreds of Thousands of Strokes

Hundreds of thousands of strokes might be prevented in the United States each year if more people with a heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation took blood-thinning medications...
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Can Experimental Nasal Spray Treat Common Heart Problem?

An experimental nasal spray helped treat a common rapid heart rate condition, researchers report. The spray, called Etripamil, was tested in patients with paroxysmal supraventricular...
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Blood Thinners May Prevent Dementia in Atrial Fibrillation Patients

Blood thinners are often prescribed to prevent strokes in people with the abnormal heart rhythm known as atrial fibrillation. But a new study suggests these...
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Try This Workout at Home

When the weather forces your fitness routine inside, exercise machines can help you work out in climate-controlled comfort. But which ones fit your needs the best? If you're a walker...
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Do You Overeat? Your Brain Wiring May Be Why

A new brain scan study suggests that people whose brains are wired to produce a more muted response to food may ultimately compensate by eating more, thereby raising their risk for...
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 Drugs and Medications
Tramadol vs. Codeine

Tramadol vs. codeine comparison Tramadol (Ultram) and codeine are both opiates and narcotics prescribed for moderate pain. Codeine is also a cough suppressant. Codeine is derived...
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