VIDEO: Heartburn and Blood-Thinning Drugs Safe to Take Together, Mediterranean Beneficial for Type 2 Diabetics, Extra Breast Exams More Likely to Yield False Positive Diagnoses

01.09.2009 | 1:44 min

(September 1, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Barcelona - According to a report presented at the European Society of Cardiology meeting, heartburn drugs are safe to take at the same time as blood-thinning drugs. Researchers studied over 13,000 patients, administering the anti-clotting drug Plavix along with various types of heartburn drugs. Results showed no increase in heart attack or stroke while the anti-clotting drugs still retained their clinical effectiveness. From Italy - Type 2 diabetics may find less need for medication if they go on a Mediterranean diet, according to a report published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Researchers studied two groups of Type 2 diabetics for four years--one group was on a low-fat diet while the other was on a Mediterranean diet. Those on a Mediterranean diet were at a 37% reduced risk of needing to take medication for their diabetes. And finally, from Toronto - According to a study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, clinical breast exams provide more false positive diagnoses of breast cancer than mammography. Researchers analyzed the screening results of  nearly 300,000 women aged 50-69. Some underwent both mammograms and breast examinations, while others only underwent mammogram. Results showed that women who underwent both tests were more likely to be referred for follow-up care, but were also at a 2.2% increased risk of receiving a false positive diagnoses.   For Insidermedicine In 60, I'm Dr. Christina Leung.
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