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Patient Expectation Greatly Influence Drugs’ Effectiveness

Expectations can be powerful forces – particularly when it comes to the expectations associated with the effectiveness of pain medications.

A study published in Science Translational Medicine shows that expectations can shape both a drug’s benefits and negative side effects. Using functional MRI technology, researchers tracked study participants’ reaction to pain under three conditions: participants had no expectation of receiving pain killers (in this case, a potent opiod); participants expected pain relief from the medication; and participants expected that the medication would actually make the pain worse.
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Blood Pressure Medication Administered After Stroke Can Harm Patients

Blood pressure medicines and stroke victims don't mix, says a new study out of Norway. The study, published in The Lancet, describes how the administration of blood pressure medication to people who have just had a stroke who also have high blood pressure will offer them no benefit and may…
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Prostate Cancer Treatment Linked to Cataracts

Hormone therapy has been proscribed to some men suffering from prostate cancer.  Unfortunately, this treatment has been linked to cataracts according to a study published in the Annals of Epidemiology. Research shows that study participants on hormone therapy were 9% more likely to develop a cataract compared to those who…
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Mercury in Fish Can Increase Blood Pressure: Find Omegas in Other Sources for Heart and Eye Health

Your new year's resolutions may well include eating better, both for the health of your heart and the health of your eyes.  The essential fatty acids found in fish can be a great addition to your diet. In particular, omega-3 fatty acids help to reduce cholesterol and increase circulation to…
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Avoid Eye Injury: Careful When You Pop the Champagne Corks Tonight

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Every holiday tends to be accompanied with a few unique safety concerns.  In the case of New Year’s Eve: beware of the popping champagne cork.

According to the American Academy of Opthalmology a cork can shoot out of a champagne bottle at up to 50 miles per hour.
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Anti-Inflammatory Medications May Slow Macular Degeneration, But Are They Safe?

nlm.nih.gov Researchers have found that taking anti-inflammatory medication may slow the progression of macular degeneration. But, there are concerns about the safety of this "solution." A study published in the journal Eye describes how corticosteroids, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), immunosuppressive agents (e.g. methotrexate and rapamycin), and…
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Meditation As Effective As Drugs For Treating Depression

image via womenshealth.gov A daily meditation practice can be just as effective as taking prescription drugs if you want to prevent a relapse of depression. A study out of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Canada found that patients who attended mindfulness training and…
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Gout Linked to Consumption of Sugary Beverages

Gout isn't just a disease that attacked historical heavyweights like Henry VIII. image via hvo.wr.usgs.gov A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association seeks to determine if sugar-laden sodas and orange juice increase the likelihood that women will develop gout.  Gout is a…
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Tips and Warnings If You Must Take Antibiotics

image via blog.usa.gov The discovery of antibiotics was a miracle of a kind, but the wonder drugs are not without their drawbacks. Antibiotics have been associated with dry eye syndrome, eye hemorrhaging, cataracts, and light sensitivity.  Learn more about how antibiotics and other drugs side effects…
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Inhaled Sterioids Increase Diabetes Risk in COPD Patients

The use inhaled corticosteroids has been linked to a heightened risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The study published in the American Journal of Medicine indicated that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder or COPD who use these drugs should pay special attention to this warning.  Drugs include  fluticasone (Flonase,…
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