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Internal Medicine In The News - Feb. 22-26, 2010
Many patients may not fill new prescriptions: study
Reuters
Many people whose doctors start them on medications for conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure may never fill those prescriptions, a new study suggests.
http://www.reuters.com
Cigar, pipe smoking may raise lung disease risk, too
Reuters
If you thought it was only cigarettes that were dangerous to smoke, think again: People who smoke cigars or pipes have a heightened risk of airway damage that could put them on a path toward emphysema and other diseases, a new study finds.
http://www.reuters.com
Surprise! Doctors Learn Some Drugs are Stinky
ABC News
Any good doctor will know about a drug's side effects, both brand names and generics before they prescribe it. But a doctor may have no idea that your medication tastes like fish.
http://abcnews.go.com
Are you avoiding medical tests as you get older?
Sioux Falls Argus Leader
Don't let fear keep you from taking care of your health, experts say. Many people put off medical tests - from colonoscopies to mammograms - because they are afraid of what a doctor might find. But getting the tests could be the key to early intervention and treatment.
http://www.argusleader.com
Women miss heart attack signs
Boston Globe
Only about half of women would call 911 if they thought they were having a heart attack, according to a new survey commissioned by the American Heart Association. The poll found that more women than in 1997 correctly identified heart disease as the leading killer of women, but that awareness varies among ethnic and racial groups.
http://www.boston.com
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