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Research says processed meat may be linked to colorectal cancer
The World Health Organization (WHO) has received a number of queries, expressions of concern and requests for clarification following the publication of a report from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) relating to processed meat and colorectal cancer. […]
Diagnosis and management of urinary tract infections in the outpatient setting: a review
Grigoryan L, Trautner BW, Gupta K. JAMA. 2014 Oct 22-29;312(16):1677-84. doi: 10.1001/jama.2014.12842. (Review) PMID: 25335150 Urinary tract infection is among the most common reasons for an outpatient visit and
Antibiotics for community-acquired pneumonia in adult outpatients
Pakhale S, Mulpuru S, Verheij TJ, et al. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2014 Oct 9;10:CD002109. (Review) PMID: 25300166 Lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) is the third leading cause of death
Anticonvulsant therapy for status epilepticus
Prasad M, Krishnan PR, Sequeira R, et al. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2014 Sep 10;9:CD003723. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD003723.pub3. (Review) PMID: 25207925 Status epilepticus is a medical emergency associated with significant mortality
Ultrasonography versus computed tomography for suspected nephrolithiasis
Smith-Bindman R, Aubin C, Bailitz J, et al. N Engl J Med. 2014 Sep 18;371(12):1100-10. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1404446. (Original) PMID: 25229916 There is a lack of consensus about whether the initial
Study says daily coffee intake may improve survival for colon cancer patients
Scientists from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute conducted a study using caffeinated coffee and have discovered that regular coffee intake may be linked with significantly reducing cancer relapse and
225% increase in oral cancer-HPV, link being examined by experts
The rates of oral cancer caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) have more than tripled in the United States in the past two decades, even as other types
Stroke risks for Workaholics says research
A new study has revealed that millions of workers who put in lots of overtime hours may be at a much higher risk for stroke. Study author Mika
Global Health Forecasting
As more money is made available for the development and purchase of products that are needed to diagnose, prevent and treat leading causes of death and disability in
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for acute gout
van Durme CM, Wechalekar MD, Buchbinder R, et al. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2014 Sep 16;9:CD010120. (Review) PMID: 25225849 Gout is an inflammatory arthritis that is characterised by the