Health Technology Research Synopsis 23rd Issue Date 22 JAN 2008 Compiled By Ralph Turchiano Editors Top Five: 1. Lipoic acid could reduce atherosclerosis, weight gain2. Probiotics affect metabolism, says new study3. Value of drugs for pre-osteoporosis exaggerated4. Selective reporting of antidepressant trials exaggerates drug effectiveness5. 4 health behaviors can add 14 extra years of lifeIn…
Editors Top Five: 1. Substance found in fruits and vegetables reduces likelihood of the flu 2. New study will make criminals sweat 3. Common bronchodilator linked to increased deaths 4. Higher urinary levels of commonly used chemical, BPA, linked with cardiovascular disease, diabetes 5. FDA defends plastic linked with health risks In this issue: 1.…