New anti estrogen drug shows bone boost with fewer side effects
Mayo Clinic researchers report raloxifene, an anti estrogen, increases bone density and lowers cholesterol in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis while avoiding uterine bleeding and breast soreness. Study involved 143 women, split between drug and placebo, with longer trials urged. Experts caution the small size and call for thousands to confirm results.
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Lufkin
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Minn
American Society For Bone and Mineral Research
Normone Wat
Eli Lilly & Co
Pfizer Inc
SmithKline Beecham
Lilly
Steven Cummings
University of California At San Francisco
Greg Mundy
University of ‘Texas Health Science Center
San Antonio
New Form of Heparin Effective for Blood Clots
Two New England Journal of Medicine studies show low-molecular-weight heparin is safe and effective for lung clots and recurring vein clots. Compared with ordinary heparin, it allows outpatient treatment, reduces hospital stays, and costs more upfront but may be cheaper overall.
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New England Journal of Medicine
Jeffrey Weitz
Hamilton Civic Hospitals Research Center
Ontario
Canada
Weitz
University of Amsterdam
Netherlands
Hamilton Civic Hospitals
Knoll AG
Leo Pharmaceutical Products
Denmark
Leo Pharmaceutical
Nutrition Basics on Carbs Fats and Insulin Resistance
The piece defends carbohydrates as the body's main fuel, notes four calories per gram versus nine for fat, and warns against extreme high protein or very low carb diets. It emphasizes a balanced pyramid approach, individual needs, and explains insulin resistance as reduced insulin effectiveness.
MHA observes Mental Illness Awareness Month events in October
The Mental Health Association in Aiken County outlines a October program series including Brown Bag Luncheon lectures on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Among Adolescents on Oct 15 and Women and Low Mood on Oct 2 at First Presbyterian Church. Also a free depression screening Oct 9 at USC Aiken, plus fall aerobics at USCA, and blood donation drives with local centers and hours.
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Mental Health Association
Aiken County
Brenda Bentley
Nan Moorer
LISW
First Presbyterian Church
Barnwell Ave
Aiken
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