Items Tagged ‘Dr. Roberto Leon-Ferre’
February 8, 2019
Mayo Clinic in the News Weekly Highlights for February 8, 2019
Washington Post, Daily exercise, even just a brisk walk, has been shown to lower blood pressure by William B. Farquhar — Often, there are no signs or symptoms of hypertension, which is why it is referred to as the “silent killer.” Even among adults who have been diagnosed with hypertension, nearly half do not have […]
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December 14, 2018
Incontinence drug may cut hot flashes in breast cancer survivors
HealthDay by Steven Reinberg Hot flashes, a common curse in menopause, can be especially bothersome after breast cancer. But a new study suggests an existing medication may help. The drug is oxybutynin (Ditropan XL), long used to treat urinary incontinence. The study found that women taking the medicine had an average of five fewer hot […]
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