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EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, JUNE 4, 2012   Archives of Internal Medicine Study Highlights An observational study that examined the comparative effectiveness of rhythm control vs. rate control drug treatment on mortality in patients with atrial fibrillation (a rapid, irregular heart beat) suggests there was little difference in mortality within four years…

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, MAY 28, 2012 Media Advisory: To contact Steven G. Coca, D.O., M.S., call 203-432-1326  or email karen.peart@yale.edu. To contact commentary author David M. Nathan, M.D., call Kory Zhao at 617-726-0274 or email kdodd1@partners.org. To contact corresponding commentary author Karen L. Margolis, M.D., M.P.H., call Mary Van Beusekom 952-967-7361…

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, MAY 28, 2012 Media Advisory: To contact BonnieSpring, Ph.D., call Marla Paul at 312-503-8928 or email marla-paul@northwestern.edu. To contact commentary author William T. Riley, Ph.D., call the NHLBI Office of Communications at 301-496-4236 or email nhlbinews@nhlbi.nih.gov. CHICAGO– The diet and activity levels of patients may be improved through…

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, MAY 28, 2012 Archives of Internal Medicine Study Highlights The diet and activity levels of patients may be improved through use of mobile technology, remote coaching and financial incentives, according to a report of a randomized controlled trial (see news release below). A review of seven clinical trials…

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, MAY 21, 2012 Media Advisory: To contact Raphael P. H. Meier, M.D., email raphael.meier@hcuge.ch. To contact commentary author Douglas C. Bauer, M.D., call Kristen Bole at 415- 502-6397 or email kristen.bole@ucsf.edu. CHICAGO – Treatment with bisphosphonate therapy appears to be associated with an increased risk of atypical fractures…

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, MAY 21, 2012 Archives of Internal Medicine Study Highlights A study of patients admitted to a single university hospital in Switzerland suggests that treatment with bisphosphonate therapy appears to be associated with an increased risk of atypical fractures of the femur; however, the overall occurrence of atypical fracture…

Asymptomatic patients who undergo treadmill exercise echocardiography (ExE) after coronary revascularization may be identified as being at high risk but those patients do not appear to have more favorable outcomes with repeated revascularization (Online First, see news release below). A small clinical trial reported by investigators from Japan suggests that acupuncture appears to be associated…

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE:  10 A.M. (CT), MONDAY, MAY 14, 2012 Media Advisory: To contact author Masao Suzuki, L.Ac, Ph.D., email masuzuki@meiji-u.ac.jp. To contact corresponding commentary author George T. Lewith, M.A., M.D., F.R.C.P., M.R.C.G.P, email gl3@southampton.ac.uk. CHICAGO – According to a small clinical trial reported by investigators from Japan, acupuncture appears to be associated with improvement…

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 10 A.M. (CT), MONDAY, MAY 14, 2012 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Thomas H. Marwick, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., call Tora Vinci at 216-444-2412 or email vinciv@ccf.org. To contact commentary author Mark J. Eisenberg, M.D., M.P.H., call Allison Flynn at 514-398-7698 or email allison.j.flynn@mcgill.ca. CHICAGO – Asymptomatic patients who undergo treadmill exercise…