Dr. Susan Sharma: This is Insidermedicine in 60.
From Boston - According to research in the Journal Hypertension, women who drink skimmed milk may reduce their risk of high blood pressure. In a study of nearly 30,000 women, researchers found that who consumed at least two glasses of skimmed milk a day had a 10% reduced risk of developing high blood pressure over a ten-year period. High blood pressure increases the risk for several health issues including heart attack and stroke.
From Atlanta - According to research in the Journal of the American Medical Association, children are more likely than ever to develop Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections. Studying pediatric head and neck injuries over a six-year period at more than 300 hospitals, researchers found a 16% increase in MRSA infections in children. The authors suggest quicker testing of head and neck injuries should be performed to help identify appropriate antibiotic treatment.
And finally, from St. Louis - According to another study in JAMA, the antidepressant drug Escitalopram may help older adults who suffer from generalized anxiety disorder. Researchers examined over 170 patients aged 60 and older who had been previously diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder. A result showed that those taking Escitalopram had a significant reduction in anxiety levels marked by an improvement in social activity and functioning.
For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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