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Research roundup: Obesity treatment for low-income patients; Medicare vs. private plans

news-medical.net — “Low-income patients are underrepresented in clinical trials and are disproportionately prone to obesity and the related problems of high blood pressure and heart disease. Researchers conducted a 24-month trial of more than 300 low-income, obese patients from various Boston community health centers, randomizing participants "to usual care or a behavioral intervention that promoted weight loss and hypertension self-management using eHealth components. The intervention included tailored behavi” View full resource at news-medical.net

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Fish Oil Supplements for Heart Health? - NYTimes.com

well.blogs.nytimes.com — “Taking omega-3 fatty acids does not reduce the risk of further cardiovascular problems in people with heart disease, a new analysis has found, and it's still unclear whether they help those with healthy hearts.” View full resource at well.blogs.nytimes.com

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Preventing Infection In Cardiac Devices

medicalnewstoday.com — “Bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, the 'superbug' behind MRSA, can be a major problem for patients who have a medical implant, such as a replacement heart valve or pacemaker.” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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Taking blood pressure medication at night can be life saving - YouTube

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Dialysis Patients' Survival Affected By Their Mental Health

medicalnewstoday.com — “Dialysis patients whose mental health deteriorates over time have an increased risk of developing heart problems and dying prematurely, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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Flaws in St. Jude Heart Defibrillator Shake the Industry - NYTimes.com

nytimes.com — “A problem with wires in a heart defibrillator is the industry’s third highly visible safety episode in seven years, inviting discussion of a greater role for the F.D.A.” View full resource at nytimes.com

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7 Pains You Shouldn't Ignore - 1 - MSN Health - Pain Management Slide Show

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Foods That'll Make You Look Younger - 1 - MSN Health - Healthy Living Slide Show

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St. Jude to Stop Selling Another Heart-Device Wire - WSJ.com

online.wsj.com — “St. Jude Medical will stop selling another type of heart-device cable following reports of wires wearing through their silicone covering, a problem seen with some of the company's other products.” View full resource at online.wsj.com

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13 Surprising Clues to Skin Cancer Risk - 1 - MSN Health - Skin and Hair Slide Show

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Study sees lower death risk with bypass surgery versus angioplasty for older heart patients - chicagotribune.com

chicagotribune.com — “CHICAGO (AP) — Older patients with clogged heart arteries may have a little lower death risk over time if they get bypass operations instead of angioplasty and stents to fix the problem, new research suggests.It's not the kind of study that gives conclusive evidence, but doctors say it gives a "real world" look at how people fare in ordinary practice. As such, it could tip the balance toward surgery for patients considering the choice, especially becauseresearch already shows byp” View full resource at chicagotribune.com

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Study sees lower death risk with bypass surgery versus angioplasty for older heart patients - The Washington Post

washingtonpost.com — “CHICAGO — Older patients with clogged heart arteries may have a little lower death risk over time if they get bypass operations instead of angioplasty and stents to fix the problem, new research suggests.” View full resource at washingtonpost.com

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7 Common Habits That Are Harming Your Skin - 1 - MSN Health - Skin and Hair Slide Show

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