Posts Tagged ‘Risk’

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 [...]

Risk Of Facial Fractures In Motor Vehicle Crashes Decreasing

Posted by admin on Mayo 19th, 2009 under cosmetic medicine
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Facial fractures from motor vehicle crashes appear to be decreasing, most likely due to design improvements in newer vehicles, according to a report in the May/June issue of Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
Facial trauma is the most common injury among individuals involved in motor vehicle collisions, according to background information [...]