Top stories in health and medicine, November 11, 2014

From MedPage Today: Estrogen May Protect Heart by Inhibiting Mineralocorticoid. Estrogen inhibition of a key receptor that helps regulate blood pressure may be a new mechanism by which premenopausal women are protected from cardiovascular disease. Colorectal Ca Rates on the Rise in Younger People. The incidence of colon and rectal cancer increased significantly in people younger than 50, but decreased overall and among older people. HCV Combo Effective After Liver Transplant. A two-drug combination for hepatitis C (HCV) appeared to be curative in more than 90% of liver transplant recipients. Transferring Liver Patients May Do More Harm Than Good. Patients with decompensated liver cirrhosis who were transferred from hospitals to a transplant center faced worse outcomes. Your patients are rating you online: How to respond. Manage your online reputation: A social media guide. Find out how.
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