Wednesday, September 15, 2010

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Statins May Reduce Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk
A team of Israeli researchers evaluated 1.8 million patients and discovered fewer incidents of rheumatoid arthritis among those who took statins, medications typically prescribed to manage cholesterol. Read more...
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  • Four Cups of Coffee a Day Lowers Gout Risk in Women
    Women who drank 4 or more cups of coffee a day cut their risk of developing gout by more than 50%, according to researchers. Drinking 2 to 4 cups decreased the risk of gout in women by approximately 22%. Read more...
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  • Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents to Carry New Warnings
    On September 9th, the FDA issued a directive that warnings will be required on the use of gadolinium-based contrast agents. The new warnings on the label refer to the risk of a rare and potentially fatal condition, nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF), if the contrast is given to patients with kidney disease. Read more...
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