Posts Tagged ‘Increased’

Smoking Cessation Drug Not Linked To An Increased Risk Of Self Harm Or Depression

Posted by admin on Octubre 5th, 2009 under depression
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There is no strong evidence that the popular smoking cessation drug varenicline increases the risk of self harm or depression compared to other cessation products, according to new research published on bmj.com today.
Varenicline is a recently introduced smoking cessation product of proven effectiveness, but there have been concerns that it may increase the risk [...]

Low And High Levels Of Hormone In Men With Heart Failure Associated With Increased Risk Of Death

Posted by admin on Mayo 16th, 2009 under mens health
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Men with systolic chronic heart failure who have low or high levels of estradiol, a form of the hormone estrogen, have an increased risk of death compared with men with moderate levels of this hormone, according to a study in the May 13 issue of JAMA.
Estrogens have numerous biological effects in men and [...]