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Aneurysm screening set to save thousands of lives - (02/07/2009)
A new programme to screen 65-year-old men for weaknesses in the body’ s biggest artery could save nearly 2,000 lives a year, according to new research. Ultrasound scans will be used to check for weak spots in the aorta, which can be strengthened with surgery if necessary. Without treatment, there's a danger the aorta could rupture, causing fatal bleeding...
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New drug increases options for arthritis patients - (29/06/2009)
Drugs that suppress the immune system have been a major breakthrough in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Unfortunately, these drugs don't work for everyone, and not all patients can put up with the side effects. A new drug, called golimumab, has now been shown by researchers to help people who haven't benefited from other medicines...
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Older Americans beat English counterparts in memory tests - (25/06/2009)
Older people in the US do better than older people in England on a standard memory test, researchers have found. They're not sure what accounts for the difference, but suggest that better treatment of high blood pressure and high cholesterol may be involved...
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