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EMBARGO: 4 p.m. (ET) Tuesday, May 13, 2008

COMBINATION OF MAMMOGRAPHY AND ULTRASOUND INCREASES DETECTION OF BREAST CANCER IN HIGH RISK PATIENTS

Early detection of breast cancer is critical when it comes to saving thousands of lives each year. Mammography is the best test for early detection but mammograms can miss some cancers. This can happen with any woman but especially those who have dense breast tissue which makes finding cancer that much more difficult. Now a new study looking at women with this type of breast tissue indicates that combining mammography with a screening ultrasound increases the accuracy rate of finding breast cancer.

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WOMEN WHO QUIT SMOKING CAN DECREASE THEIR RISK OF CERTAIN FATAL DISEASES WITHIN JUST FIVE YEARS

A recent study analyzes just how quickly women can decrease their risk of serious health problems by deciding to stop smoking. The study reveals that some women, even those who have smoked for decades, can significantly decrease their risk of certain fatal diseases within just five years after quitting smoking. Researchers say the harms of smoking are reversible.

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The JAMA REPORT--Tuesday, April 22, 2008

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The JAMA REPORT--Tuesday, April 8, 2008

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LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE AND CHOLESTEROL TARGETS FOR DIABETICS MAY REDUCE THEIR RISK OF HEART ATTACKS AND STROKES

Diabetics are at an increased risk when it comes to developing heart attacks and strokes. A new study finds lowering suggested targets for blood pressure and cholesterol levels beyond national guidelines may help prevent certain risk factors.

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The JAMA REPORT--Tuesday, April 15, 2008

MERCK FAILS TO DISCLOSE MORTALITY RISK ASSOCIATED WITH VIOXX

Litigation involving drug maker Merck has revealed new information about safety concerns associated with the drug Vioxx, pulled from the market in 2004. Legal documents recently made public show the company found an increased risk in mortality rates during clinical trials to treat patients with Alzheimer’s disease but the dangers were never made clear to the public.

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