Aspirin self-prescribing persists in primary CVD prevention
Aspirin self-prescribing persists in primary CVD prevention Calgary, AB – Faith in the old—adapted—adage 'an aspirin a day keeps the doctor away' remains a key driver of aspirin use in the setting of...
View ArticleAspirin for primary prevention in diabetes 'should be restricted'
Aspirin for primary prevention in diabetes 'should be restricted' Daily low-dose aspirin treatment does not prevent cardiovascular events or death in people with type 2 diabetes and no previous...
View ArticleLetter: Prevention of Diabetes rests on education
Letter: Prevention of Diabetes rests on education There are currently over 26 million adults and children in the United States living with diabetes. Diabetes is a disease in which a person's blood...
View ArticleCheck Your Health: Diabetes Prevention
Check Your Health: Diabetes Prevention Woosley sees many patients with diabetes. She says if untreated, diabetes can cause blindness, heart disease, and kidney failure. And, while one in 17 people in...
View ArticleConvention highlights evidence on diabetes prevention
Convention highlights evidence on diabetes prevention Big News Network (ANI) Tuesday 20th August, 2013. P. Kesavadev Trust and the Jothydev Diabetes Research Centre organized an international one day...
View ArticleHealth department offering Diabetes Prevention Program
Health department offering Diabetes Prevention Program The Fairfield Health Department will offer a free, 16-week program for people with pre-diabetes or who are at increased risk of developing type 2...
View ArticleAsthma attack prevention proposal awarded NIH New Innovator grant
Asthma attack prevention proposal awarded NIH New Innovator grant HOUSTON – Research on an aerosol that jump-starts a rapid immune response to stifle viral respiratory infections before they can...
View ArticleHealthy Families: Diabetes awareness and prevention
Healthy Families: Diabetes awareness and prevention If you are like most Americans, you know someone with diabetes, or are a diabetic individual. The American Diabetes Association estimates that 26...
View ArticleNew Research Targets Iron Stores for Mesothelioma Prevention, According to …
New Research Targets Iron Stores for Mesothelioma Prevention, According to … According to a study published in Cancer Prevention Research and reported by Surviving Mesothelioma, removing excess iron...
View ArticleAsthma megaguide – causes, symptoms, diagnosis, prevention and complications
Asthma megaguide – causes, symptoms, diagnosis, prevention and complications asthma woman It is estimated that by 2025, a whopping 100 million people across the world will suffer from asthma....
View ArticleYour Turn: To improve health, focus on prevention
Your Turn: To improve health, focus on prevention These preventive services integrate public health and preventive care sectors: For example: 45,000 additional lives would be saved each year if we...
View ArticleDGHI unveils cancer prevention partnership in Tanzania
DGHI unveils cancer prevention partnership in Tanzania The Global Cancer Initiative was announced as a collaboration between the Duke Global Health Institute and the Duke Cancer Institute just a few...
View ArticleAspirin prescribed more often for stroke prevention in AF despite of dangerous …
Aspirin prescribed more often for stroke prevention in AF despite of dangerous … Aspirin is still overprescribed for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation (AF) despite the potential for dangerous...
View ArticleDiabetes Prevention Program classes run by Baptist Health begin soon, also in …
Diabetes Prevention Program classes run by Baptist Health begin soon, also in … This program, based on a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention curriculum, targets those at risk of diabetes either...
View ArticleUpdates on arthritis II: treatment and prevention
Updates on arthritis II: treatment and prevention Calcium, phosphorus and protein levels play a vital role in the development of arthritis. The current recommendation is to either switch to adult food...
View Article'Healthy Living' educational seminars: Colorectal cancer prevention
'Healthy Living' educational seminars: Colorectal cancer prevention That is why making an appointment to get a colonoscopy can make a big difference in the outcome when fighting this particular cancer....
View ArticlePrevention is key
Prevention is key Colonoscopy examines the entire colon and rectum. Your doctor will give you special laxatives to take them before the procedure so that your colon is clean. During a colonoscopy, you...
View ArticleCAC Scores Predict Aspirin Benefit in Primary Prevention
CAC Scores Predict Aspirin Benefit in Primary Prevention MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Predicted benefit from daily aspirin therapy for primary prevention exceeds risk when coronary artery calcium (CAC) imaging...
View ArticleYMCA to host Diabetes Prevention Program
YMCA to host Diabetes Prevention Program The YMCA is hosting a Diabetes Prevention Program. It is a small group, lifestyle intervention designed specifically for adults at high risk of developing type...
View ArticleProvidence offers diabetes prevention class
Providence offers diabetes prevention class “Type 2 diabetes is one of the fastest growing diagnoses in the United States and in our area,” said registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator...
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