Fat mass and obesity assoicated genes increased risk of disease in Mexican-Americans
Jun 10, 2008 |
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A study from the University of Southern California suggests people of Mexican-American descent who have genetic variants of fat gene FTO and Arachidonate 5-Lipoxygenase (5-LO) had higher triglyceride and lower HDL levels. ...
Prevalence of pre-cancerous masses in the colon same in patients in their 40s and 50s
Jun 10, 2008 |
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The prevalence of pre-cancerous masses in the colon is the same for average-risk patients who are 40 to 49 years of age and those who are 50 to 59 years of age, according to a study published in the current issue of Gastroenterology, the jo ...
St. John's wort does not appear effective for treating ADHD in children and teens
Jun 10, 2008 |
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Children and teens with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who were treated with the herb St. John's wort did not have any greater improvement in ADHD symptoms compared to those who received placebo, according ...
Mammography facility characteristics associated with accuracy of screening
Jun 10, 2008 |
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Some characteristics of mammography facilities are associated with the accuracy of interpretation of screening mammograms, according to a study published online June 10 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
