VIDEO: Angina Frequency Linked to Depression and Anxiety, Close Monitoring Benefits Early and Late Stage Colon Cancer, White-Coat Hypertension May Persist Over Time

30.06.2009 | 1:38 min

(June 30, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Seattle - According to research in the journal Circulation, angina frequency is linked to depression and anxiety. In a study of nearly 800 patients, researchers found that those with coronary artery disease who also had moderate anxiety were 4 times more likely to have angina. Meanwhile, those with clinical depression were 3 times more likely to have frequent angina. From Rochester - According to research in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, close surveillance is beneficial for early- and late-stage colon cancer. In a study of nearly 800 patients, researchers found that frequent postoperative testing improved survival, regardless of whether colon cancer was early or late stage. Those who had a recurrence and underwent a second surgery had a median survival of 51.2 months, compared to 8.8 months among those who did not have a second surgery. And finally, from Italy - According to research in the journal Hypertension, "white-coat" hypertension may persist over time. In a meta-analysis of 11 studies, researchers found that sustained hypertension risk over 10 years was 2 to 3 times higher in patients with white-coat hypertension, which is the name given to high blood pressure seen only at the doctor's office. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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