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 Cardiology
Rescue Angioplasty Linked to Long-Term Mortality Benefits

Rescue percutaneous coronary intervention is associated with reduced mortality over the long term compared to repeat thrombolysis and conservative therapy, according to research published in the July 7 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.


Gastroenterology 
Celiac Disease Seen as Burgeoning Health Threat

During the past 50 years, the prevalence of undiagnosed celiac disease may have increased by more than four-fold, and undiagnosed disease is associated with a nearly four-fold increased risk of mortality, according to a study published in the July issue of Gastroenterology.



Atorvastatin Pretreatment Linked to Better PCI Outcomes
Mayo Clinic Streamlines Protocol Development
Bone Loss Process Not Clear in Hypercalciuria, Kidney Stones
Novel Gene Therapy for Brain Tumor Nears Clinical Trial
Adolescent Intelligence Link to Adult Mortality Negotiable
Ghrelin May Play Role in Alcohol Dependence
Proton Pump Inhibitors May Induce Acid Symptoms
Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Useful in Crohn's Disease
Spine Surgeons Faulted in Elderly Screenings
Pralidoxime Shows Little Survival Benefit for Poisoning
Lack of Inpatient Beds Cause of Emergency Room Waits
Metabolic Syndrome May Raise Breast Cancer Risk
New Pediatric CT Protocols Can Reduce Radiation Dose
Idiopathic Membranous Nephropathy Antigen Found
Losartan, Enalapril May Not Slow Diabetic Nephropathy



Conference Highlights         

June 10 - 13   European League Against Rheumatism, June 10-13, 2009
June 10 - 13   The Endocrine Society, June 10-13, 2009
June 06 - 11   American Academy of Sleep Medicine/Sleep Research Society, June 6-11, 2009
June 05 - 09   American Diabetes Association, June 5-9, 2009
May 30 - June 04   Digestive Disease Week 2009, May 30-June 4, 2009



Upcoming Conferences         

July 09 - 12   American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
July 11 - 16   Alzheimer's Association
Aug. 06 - 09   American Psychological Association



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