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Results Appear Promising for Experimental Ebola Vaccine
Vaccine works against Zaire strain of Ebola currently circulating in West Africa
Cost of Meds Contributes to Placebo Effect in Parkinson’s
Parkinson's patients given fake drugs fared better on 'more expensive' medication
Following BP Guidelines Will Save Lives and Money
Investing in treatment strategies would yield both health and economic benefits, researcher says
Liberals, Independents Found to Have Greater Longevity
But researchers can't pinpoint why they outlive Republicans, Democrats over 30 years
CDC: ~8 Percent of U.S. Adults Nonadherent Due to Rx Costs
Patients skipping doses, taking less medication or delaying filling prescriptions
Leptin May Mediate Knee-Related Osteoarthritis
The inflammatory adipokine may account for about half of the effect of BMI on knee osteoarthritis
Meta-Analysis Compares Tx for Inducing Remission in Crohn’s
Adalimumab and infliximab + azathioprine most effective for induction, maintenance of remission
Daily Blueberry Consumption May Reduce Blood Pressure
Decrease in blood pressure, arterial stiffness in postmenopausal women with pre-, stage 1-HTN
Postmenopausal Weight Loss or Gain Ups Risk of Fracture
Researchers found just a 5 percent gain or loss may affect postmenopausal bone health
Current Smoking Reduces Survival in Prostate Cancer
Former, as well as current, smokers saw higher risk for radiation tx-related urinary side effects
