Friday, December 28th, 2007
Smoking is responsible for causing a significant amount of lung disease, noteably emphysema and chronic bronchitis. This study investigated whether Statin drugs(cholesterol lowering medication in the class HMG coA reductase inhibitors) which appear to have anti-inflammatory properties, also have the ability to preserve lung function in current and former smokers.
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Wednesday, November 21st, 2007
Researchers in Taiwan recently performed a study to evaluate the relationship between smoking and male pattern balding (alopaecia). 740 men from ages 40 to 91 were questioned as to their smoking habits and family history of baldness. The relationship found was that although Taiwanese med generally have a lower rate ...
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Saturday, November 10th, 2007
A recent review of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) published by authors from George Washington University, noted that there has been a decrease in prevalence in SIDS over the last two decades. In fact, risk reduction campaigns have reduced the incidence (new cases) by 50-90%. However, it remains the ...
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Friday, November 9th, 2007
A recent UK study investigated the relationship of prenatal and environmental tobacco smoke , among other factors and adolescent performance on standardised exams ("O" levels and "A" levels - exams of akin importance to the US's SAT's). The results were that although prenatal tobacco exposure did not relate to ...
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