Proton-pump inhibitors linked to hip fractures in women, especially smokers
Regular use of proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) can increase the risk for hip fracture in postmenopausal women, especially those with a history of smoking, according to a study published recently in the...
View ArticleAdherence to 7 cardiovascular health metrics lowers risk of premature death
Meeting 7 recommendations for improving cardiovascular health could prevent premature deaths. Key Point: Adherence to a series of healthy behaviors can protect against premature overall and...
View ArticleStudy sparks controversy about benefits of smoking cessation at age 60 years...
A recently published systematic review and meta-analysis found that being a smoker, whether former or current, is associated with all-cause mortality in people who are aged 60 years and older. However,...
View ArticleCheck for PAD in patients with risk factors such as diabetes, smoking, CAD
The CADI Research Foundation reports that the incidence of peripheral artery disease (PAD) is considerably lower in Indians than in European populations.(http://www.cadiresearch.org/?page_id=284)...
View ArticleChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) – An Indian Scenario
COPD is a disabling disease for the patient and for those who care for the patients. It still has not received enough attention from the public or authorities. There are a lot of government bodies and...
View ArticleGeospatial Analysis on the Distributions of Tobacco Smoking and Alcohol...
The World Health Organization has identified tobacco smoking and binge alcohol drinking as two of the leading risk factors for premature mortality worldwide [1], [2]. In India, 14% per cent of the...
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