On our Lab Notes page CalorieLab’s editors select and rank the day’s essential health news items in real time. Readers can suggest, vote and comment on items. Below are brief summaries of yesterday’s (March 13, 2010) Lab Notes items. To see today’s items, visit Lab Notes.
1. Early Detection Key to Effective Alzheimer’s Treatment
A new test, that can be administered in the offices of most primary care physicians, proved to be 96 percent effective at revealing cognitive impairment associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
2. Experimental Thyroid Drug Reduces Cholesterol
An experimental thyroid drug reduces cholesterol without the statins’ side effects.
3. Kids’ Sports Injuries on the Rise
Children’s sports-related injuries are rising at an alarming rate. Are we pushing our kids too hard, asks a prominent orthopedist.
(By CalorieLab editors)
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