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Positive attitude can cut dementia risk
A new study suggests that if people are sociable and aren't prone to worry, they're less likely to succumb to dementia. The study is part of a growing body of research linking personality traits,... Read more...
Study: Knee replacements work best when patients, providers share views
Total knee replacement is a highly-invasive procedure--and a big decision for patients. So it's hardly surprising that patients with severe osteoarthritis are happier when they feel truly comfortable... Read more...
Obesity tied to genetic variations
Is obesity inherited or created by behavior? The question is still up in the air. However, new research suggests that in some cases, people may indeed be obese due to the genetic set they inherited.... Read more...
Study: Patient-controlled pain meds cause harm more often
A new study has concluded that when patients receive intravenous patient-controlled analgesia (PCA)--which allows them to control their own pain medication--they face risks not typical of other... Read more...
Study: Media seldom cites pharma funding for med research
Though the funding itself is no secret, media organizations seldom note when such medication studies are paid for by pharmaceutical companies, according to a new study published in the Journal of the... Read more...
Drug company funding for universities under more pressure
Lately, universities have been taking a hard line when it comes to gifts from drug companies, with some setting strict limits that ban even pens and Post-It notes with pharma logos on them. Now,... Read more...
