Why MedBioSphere?

Dictionary.com defines sphere as a particular social world, stratum of society, or walk of life: His social sphere is small. At MedBioSphere we’re bringing together specific medical and bioscience specialties into a concise sphere of knowledge. The result is a portal that aggregates the best of the webs medical information with premium articles from a well-know research service called HighBeam Research. Most of the articles are free to view, some require a free trial at HighBeam Research. You can find out more about the free trial here.

Please keep in mind that no web site a substitute for consulting with you physician and that all matters regarding your health require proper medical supervision.

This is currently a beta version and we'll be adding more features over the next few days and weeks.

Finding great articles on heart surgery

Through our special agreement with HighBeam Research, you can read the full article on HighBeam Research's web site.

Taking aspirin before heart surgery may be beneficial
A study on aspirin use before cardiac surgery provides further evidence of the benefits of aspirin for patients with heart disease and suggests that patients should continue taking it even in the days leading up to surgery, according to an Aug 29, 2005 ... Read the article
Source: AORN Journal, October 1, 2005.
Via: HighBeam™ Research
COPYRIGHT 2005 Association of Operating Room Nurses, Inc.

Obesity

Obesity drugs' benefits may not outweigh risks: the impact on morbidity and mortality is unknown as trial attrition rates were high.(Obesity)
Clinical testing on current weight-loss drugs has been inadequate to determine whether their benefits outweigh the risks of long-term use, according to a literature review by Canadian researchers... Read the article
Source: Family Practice News, February 1, 2007.
Via: HighBeam™ Research
COPYRIGHT 2007 International Medical News Group

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