Substantial increase in stroke risk for proteinuria on top of AFib.
Pay Attention to GFR in Applicants with AFib
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New Risk Factor for DM2
The full text article is available only to subscribers but clicking this link will bring up the abstract.
Hank George Does Not Live Here
The author of a blog has access to lots of interesting statistics concerning visitors to the site. I laughed out loud when someone actually searched the web for “hank george” and found my blog.
Hank George does not live here!
Hank, if you read this, please don’t take offense my friend.
Work Longer Hours – Increase Your Dementia Risk
BBC NEWS | Health | Long hours link to dementia risk
My wife tells me I don’t have to worry about this. Interesting study but of little underwriting significance at this time.
Learn More About PML
Raptiva Linked to PML
FDA MedWatch – 2009 Safety Alerts for Human Medical Products
Raptiva (efalizumab) Update.
There have been three confirmed, and one possible report of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), a rare brain infection, linked to the use of this psoriasis drug. Underwriters are advised to watch for any indications of cerebral dysfunction in applicants taking Raptiva.
Stroke Risk – Community Based Study Implicates Fast Food
Remember, life is short and science takes too long.
Gender Difference in Stroke Risk Post TIA
Note the guys in this study were younger than the women, but were more likely to have established CVD.
Two Monkeys Dead From Yellow Fever in Trinidad
Yellow Fever Recommendations for Trinidad and Tobago | CDC Travelers’ Health
Can you ask for a yellow fever vaccination as part of your delivery requirements?
Attention All LTC Underwriters
Slide show: How to choose and use a cane – MayoClinic.com
At first you might find this funny. But in all honesty, I actually learned something.
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