December 04, 2013
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Healio Minute Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013 Edition: Heart reacts to energy drinks, RSV often milder than flu, testosterone helps postmenopausal women

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Energy drinks can increase heart contractions

Healio.com/Cardiology: Cardiac MRIs reveal a short-term increase in systolic left ventricular contractility. Read more.

Respiratory syncytial virus milder than flu in older adults

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Healio.com/Infectious Disease: Compared with influenza, RSV was associated with older age and longer interval from illness onset to clinical encounter, say researchers. Read more.

Postmenopausal women without ovaries, uterus may benefit from testosterone

Healio.com/Endocrinology: Very few symptoms of masculinization like unwanted hair growth, acne, and lower voice tone were observed, say researchers. Read more.

Substance use disorders reported among anesthesiology residents

Healio.com/Psychiatry: Disorder incidence increased during the 34-year study period and the risk for relapse was high. Read more.

Department of Justice reaches settlement with CVS’ Caremark

Healio.com: Pharmacy benefit management company to pay $4.25 million to settle allegations in whistleblower case involving Medicaid reimbursement. Read more.