Insidermedicine in 60 - February 19, 2009

From San Diego - According to research presented at the American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference, community and academic hospitals produce similar outcomes for acute stroke treatment. In a study of 99 patients, researchers found that those who received thrombolytic therapy from a regional stroke center were no more likely to have a good outcome than those treated at a community hospital.
 
From the Netherlands - According to research in the Lancet Oncology, the use of a synthetic steroids increases the risk of breast cancer recurrence. In a study of nearly 3,100 women, researchers found that those treated with the synthetic steroid Tibolone had a 40% higher risk of breast cancer recurrence than those receiving a placebo. The study was stopped 6 months early because of this increased risk.

And finally, from Seattle - According to research presented at the meeting of the American Academy of Neurology, older adults who prefer mentally stimulating activities are less likely to experience mild cognitive impairment. In a study of over 1,300 adults, researchers found that those over age 65 who preferred reading, making crafts, using the computer, playing games and watching less television were 30% to 50% less likely to experience mild cognitive decline.

For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.

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