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Two alcoholic drinks per day not linked with higher risk of atrial fibrillation for womenWomen who have up to two alcoholic drinks per day do not appear to be at increased risk of atrial fibrillation (irregular heart beat), but drinking more than that amount is associated with a higher risk, according to a study in the December 3 issue of JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Ass... |
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Analysis supports use of temporal lobe resection to treat medication-resistant epilepsyPersons with temporal lobe epilepsy who do not respond to medication could receive a substantial gain in life expectancy and quality of life by undergoing surgery of the temporal lobe part of the brain, according to an analysis reported in the December 3 issue of JAMA, the Journal of the American... |
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Heart Healthy Dark ChocolateWhen we think of Christmas we think of cookies, candy and all of the treats that go with the holiday. There are studies that prove that you too, can enjoy Dark Chocolate treats. If you have high blood pressure, or problems with your heart ask your health care provider about the benefits of Dark ... |
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Improvement seen regarding racial disparities for liver transplantation, disparities for women remainFollowing introduction of a new system in 2002 to determine the allocation of donated livers, black patients no longer are less likely to receive a liver transplant, but disparities for women remain, according to a study in the November 26 issue of JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Associ... |
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Researchers urge physicians to test for fragile X gene mutations in patients of all agesWriting in this week's Journal of the American Medical Association , UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute researchers urge physicians to test for mutations of the fragile X gene in patients of all ages. ... |
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Genetic variation for persons with diabetes linked to greater risk of coronary artery diseasePatients with type 2 diabetes who have poor glycemic control and a certain genetic variation have an increased risk of coronary artery disease, according to a study in the November 26 issue of JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association. ... |

