Top stories in health and medicine, November 12, 2013

From MedPage Today: Tamoxifen May Slow Cognitive Decline. Tamoxifen and other selective estrogen receptor modulators may help stay cognitive decline in postmenopausal women, particularly those at risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Cutting Steroid Dose Safe in Stable Asthma. For patients with stable asthma, there is “no measurable risk” in reducing their dose of inhaled corticosteroids. Imaging May Spot Risky Coronary Plaque Early On. A noninvasive imaging technique may be able to detect coronary atherosclerotic plaques at high risk for rupture, possibly allowing for earlier intervention to prevent adverse clinical events. High IgG Signals Autoimmunity in Kids. High levels of immunoglobulin G (IgG) in children — and particularly girls — were associated with the development of autoimmune disease. Your patients are rating you online: How to respond. Manage your online reputation: A social media guide. Find out how.
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