Tag: Guidelines
Few Contact Lens Users Follow All Care Guidelines, Study Finds
by on Dec.03, 2011, under Health and Fitness
SATURDAY, Dec. 3 (HealthDay News) — Most contact lens users know
about potential complications and believe they follow all the recommended
wear and care guidelines, but few actually do, according to new
research.
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New ADHD Guidelines Include Preschoolers, Older Teens
by on Oct.16, 2011, under Health and Fitness
SUNDAY, Oct. 16 (HealthDay News) — In new guidelines released
Sunday, the American Academy of Pediatrics has expanded the age range for
the diagnosis and treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD) to children as young as 4 a…
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New guidelines define pre-Alzheimer’s disease
by on Apr.19, 2011, under Health and Fitness
The first new guidelines for diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease in nearly 30 years establish earlier stages of the mind-robbing disease, paving the way for spotting and possibly treating these conditions much sooner than they are now.
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Weight Guidelines May Be High for Severely Obese Moms-to-Be
by on Feb.13, 2011, under Health and Fitness
FRIDAY, Feb. 11 (HealthDay News) — Current U.S. guidelines may
overestimate the amount of weight that severely obese women need to gain
during pregnancy, according to a new study.
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European guidelines back use of Sanofi's Multaq
by on Aug.29, 2010, under Health and Fitness
Sanofi-Aventis's new heart rhythm drug Multaq should be considered as a first-line treatment option for patients with atrial fibrillation, a common arrhythmia, according to medical guidelines released on Sunday.
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Screening Guidelines Miss Many Kids With High Cholesterol
by on Jul.12, 2010, under Health and Fitness
MONDAY, July 12 (HealthDay News) — Although elevated cholesterol
levels are generally considered an adult problem, a new study suggests
that current screening guidelines for cholesterol in children miss many
kids who already have higher choles…
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Heart Attack Guidelines Close Racial Gaps in Hospital Care (HealthDay)
by on May.18, 2010, under Health and Fitness
HealthDay – MONDAY, May 17 (HealthDay News) — Hospitals using guidelines
from the American Heart Association have been able to eliminate racial and
ethnic disparities when caring for heart attack patients, a new study
finds.
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