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Statins: more benefit or harm?

Taking statins increases the risk of cataracts, myopathy and liver and kidney diseases. But statins can do more good than harm if you use the on-line QStatin calculator.

26.05.2010
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Are they deaf from Viagra?

A potential delayed side effect of taking Viagra is hearing loss. It is possible that other drugs based on phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE-5i) inhibitors, such as Cialis and Levitra, have a similar side effect.

20.05.2010
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Medications for parkinsonism provoke pathological behavior

Taking drugs of the dopamine receptor agonist group in the treatment of Parkinson's disease increases the risk of "impulse control disorders" several times, expressed in the appearance of various addictions (sexual, gaming, food, etc.).

14.05.2010
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Vaccines, vaccination and their role in public health

Professor, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Deputy Director General for Science of the International Institute of Vaccines M.Favorov: "You need to be vaccinated against everything that is at risk of infection and from which there is an effective vaccine."

21.04.2010
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Eurasian Biotechnology Federation

The founders of the Eurasian Biotechnology Federation (EABF) were the leading biotechnological states of the continent: Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, India, Mongolia and Austria.

16.04.2010
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The law is harsh...

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has signed the repeatedly criticized Federal Law "On the Circulation of Medicines". The law will come into force on September 1, 2010.

13.04.2010
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The whole world – to fight cholesterol!

A detailed report on the presentation of the book "National Scientific Report "All about Cholesterol"" and the opportunity to download both it and the speeches of leading experts on the problem of "cholesterol health".

08.04.2010
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National characteristics of "cholesterol pills"

American cardiologists are arguing whether statins should be prescribed for preventive purposes. Our doctors are not yet able to treat patients with atherosclerosis with high cholesterol with them.

02.04.2010
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Will beta blockers help with breast cancer?

If it is possible to prove the effectiveness of beta-blockers to prevent metastases in breast cancer, oncologists will receive an effective and safe drug.

30.03.2010
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Young age-related diseases

Traditionally, age-related ailments have significantly "rejuvenated". However, there is also good news: if you are examined in time, you can detect serious diseases at the earliest stage and be cured.

25.03.2010
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All about cholesterol

On March 30, the Institute of Modern Development will host the presentation of the National Scientific Report "All about Cholesterol", which combines the whole range of information, research, statistics, analytics, problems and practical recommendations related to cholesterol.

24.03.2010
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Personalized medicine and treatment of rare diseases

The concept of the National Association of Patients with Rare Diseases "Genetics": "Personalized medicine and treatment of rare diseases as a strategic direction for the development of healthcare until 2020."

15.02.2010
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Lose weight before a heart attack or stroke?

European and American experts recommended stopping the use and promotion of sibutramine, a drug for appetite suppression, the use of which is fraught with strokes and heart attacks. In Russia, sales of sibutramine continue.

26.01.2010
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Take care of the fat from below...

The work of Oxford biochemists has shown the unconditional benefit of full hips and legs. Moreover, scientists have clearly demonstrated what will happen if you abruptly get rid of the "lower fat".

13.01.2010