Big whoop: pertussis cough not just kid stuff

Article Abstract:

Research indicates that pertussis, or whooping cough, often goes undiagnosed in adults. Pertussis is rarely fatal in adults, but they can easily transmit the disease to infants who can die from the illness. Adults with coughs that last longer than 2 weeks are advised to ask their doctors to rule out pertussis.

Diagnosis, Diseases, Adults, Whooping-cough, Whooping cough

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Anger-oplasty: don't let hostility gum up heart surgery

Article Abstract:

Research indicates that patients who rated high on a measure of verbal hostility were 2 and 1/2 times more likely to need a 2nd or 3rd angioplasty than patients who scored low. The finding suggests that artery reclogging may be prevented if patients could be trained to be less hostile.

Prevention, Hostility (Psychology), Hostility, Angioplasty

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Order orange: grapefruit juice and BP meds don't mix

Article Abstract:

Grapefruit juice facilitate the absorbtion of calcium channel blockers, often prescribed for high blood pressure. This effect, which differs from person to person, can make blood pressure fluctuate and cause symptoms of a heart attack.

Research, Drug interactions, Drug-nutrient interactions, Calcium channel blockers, Grapefruit juice

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