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CPAP reduces excess death risk in stroke patients with obstructive sleep apnea

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Results of a prospective observational study confirm an increased risk of death in patients with ischemic stroke and moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and suggests that continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy markedly reduces this excess risk. ...

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Dietary fat consumption associated with risk of pancreatic cancer

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – High intake of saturated and monounsaturated fat may increase the risk of pancreatic cancer, according to a report in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute for July 15 issued online June 26. Intake of saturated fats from animal food sources showed the strongest...

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Stimulant therapy may cut risk of psychiatric disorders in children with ADHD

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – New research suggests that treatment with methylphenidate and other stimulants may help prevent the development of comorbid psychiatric disorders, as well as improve educational outcomes, in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). While numerous...

Sleep deprivation tied to weight gain

Bioidentical hormones

Changes in pediatric practice

No cough syrup for kids