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Sexually transmitted infections double in older population in ten years

Sexually active adults aged 45 and over are being encouraged to pay more thought to safe sex in line with recent figures showing that STIs in 50-90 year olds have doubled in the past ten years.

'Needle' Procedure Doesn't Match Results of More Extensive Surgery for Hand Contractures

1/30/2012 - Despite Higher Recurrence Risk, Patients with Dupuytren's Disease Prefer Less-Invasive Needle Procedure

Electronic Health Records Could Improve Care for Type 2 Diabetics

1/27/2012 2:20 PM EST

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* Switching from paper records to electronic records does not adversely affect the care of patients with type 2 diabetes older than 40, according t

Prostate Size May Help Predict Cancer Severity

1/30/2012 - The size of a man’s prostate gland may help predict the severity of cancer, with a smaller prostate being more likely to harbor serious disease.

Teens Have Fewer Behavioral Issues When Parents Stay Involved

1/27/2012

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* When parents of middle school students participate in school-based, family interventions that provide skill training to parents, it can red

Are diet soft drinks bad for you?

31 January 2012 - New study finds potential link between daily consumption of diet soft drinks and risk of vascular events

Arthritis and Cholesterol Drugs Well Tolerated in Prostate Cancer Treatment

1/31/2012 - Research from The Cancer Institute of New Jersey Presented at International Genitourinary Cancers Symposium

Consuming fish during pregnancy improves offspring’s cognitive development and prosocial conduct

31 January 2012 - Can pregnant women improve their progeny’s intelligence by eating fish?

Decaffeinated Coffee May Help Improve Memory Function

Researchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine have discovered that decaffeinated coffee may improve brain energy metabolism associated with type 2 diabetes.

Exercise can improve the health and wellbeing of cancer patients

Research: Physical activity for cancer survivors: meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.

Four-Week Vaccination Regimen Knocks Out Early Breast Cancer Tumors

1/30/2012 - Majority of Patients Treated Develop Strong, Lasting Immune Responses

Mom’s Love Good for Child’s Brain

1/30/2012 - School-age children whose mothers nurtured them early in life have brains with a larger hippocampus, a key structure important to learning, memory and response to stress.

Nanomedicine : "Russian doll" polymer vesicles mimic cell structure

31 January 2012 - Nanomedicine faces two main challenges: controlling the synthesis of extremely small vectors containing one or several active ingredients and releasing these agents in the right place at the right time, in controlled for

Need an Excuse to Book a Massage?

Research Shows It Reduces Inflammation and Promotes Growth of New Mitochondria Following Strenuous Exercise

Signs Prove Effective in Prompting People to Use Stairs Instead of Elevator

1/27/2012

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Tomato nutrient may intercept cancer growth

31 January 2012 - A nutrient in cooked tomatoes has been shown in laboratory studies to slow the growth of or even kill prostate cancer cells.

Vigorous Exercise Linked to Gene Activity in Prostate

2/1/2012 - Scientists at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) have identified nearly 200 genes in the healthy prostate tissue of men with low-grade prostate cancer that may help explain how physical activity improves survival from

Women taking indigestion drugs at increased risk of hip fracture after menopause

Research: A Prospective Study of Proton Pump Inhibitor Use and Risk of Hip Fracture in Relation to Dietary and Lifestyle Factors

Acid Reflux Drug Does Not Improve Asthma in Children

1/20/2012 - Asthma and gastroesophageal reflux (GER) are both common illnesses in children.

Base Prostate Cancer Screening, Treatment On Evidence, Not Beliefs

1/25/2012 – Physicians advising men whether to be screened for prostate cancer with a PSA test must rely more on available evidence when recommending screening, biopsies and treatments rather than long held beliefs that PSA-based te

Brachytherapy Reduced Death Rates in High-Risk Prostate Cancer Patients

1/25/2012 - Brachytherapy for high-risk prostate cancers patients has historically been considered a less effective modality, but a new study from radiation oncologists at the Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson suggests otherwi

Breaking Down Autism: Researcher Finds Children with Autism Have Lower Levels of HDL

1/24/2012 - Mystery surrounds autism. Its theories of causes and treatments are as unique and diverse as the people who have it. The same holds true for its symptoms. Scientists and physicians are uncov

Cyberknife radiation relieves stabbing pain of facial nerve condition

A technique that delivers highly focused beams of radiation, known as Cyberknife, can relieve the stabbing pain of the facial nerve condition trigeminal neuralgia, indicates a small study published online in the Journal of NeuroInterventional S

Diets High in Fiber Won't Protect Against Diverticulosis

1/23/2012 - For more than 40 years, scientists and physicians have thought eating a high-fiber diet lowered a person’s risk of diverticulosis, a disease of the large intestine in which pouches develop in the colon wall. A new study of mor

Food fried in olive or sunflower oil is not linked to heart disease

Research: Consumption of fried foods and risk of coronary heart disease: Spanish cohort of the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition study

Men at Higher Risk for Mild Memory Loss Than Women

1/17/2012 - Men may be at higher risk of experiencing mild cognitive impairment (MCI), or the stage of mild memory loss that occurs between normal aging and dementia, than women, according to a study published in the January 25, 2012, online is

Men at Higher Risk for Mild Memory Loss Than Women

1/17/2012 - Men may be at higher risk of experiencing mild cognitive impairment (MCI), or the stage of mild memory loss that occurs between normal aging and dementia, than women, according to a study published in the January 25, 2012, onl

Prostate Cancer Study Proves Drug Delays Disease Progression

1/23/2012 - For men diagnosed with low-risk, localized prostate cancer, being treated with the drug dutasteride (“Avodart”) delays disease progression and initiating active treatment, and also reduces anxiety, show the results of a

Sex No More Strenuous than Golf

1/23/2012 - Good news for heart disease and stroke patients: For most patients, it's probably safe to have sex.

Statins Improve Critical Limb Ischemia Outcomes After Endovascular Surgery

1/24/2012 - A retrospective study has revealed that statin therapy improves clinical outcomes after endovascular intervention in patients with critical limb ischemia (CLI), a severe form of peripheral artery disease (PAD) that

Study Examines Link Between Vaccinations and Exposure to Compound Widely Used in Food Packaging

1/19/2012 - Elevated exposures in children to perfluorinated compounds, which are widely used in manufacturing and food packaging, were associated with lower antibody responses to routine childhood immunizations, according to

Taking Moments to Enjoy Life Helps Patients Make Better Health Decisions

1/23/2012 - Approach Shown Successful for Patients With Coronary Artery Disease, High Blood Pressure and Asthma - Research by NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Published in Jan. 23 Archives of Internal Medicine

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Combination of Oral Drugs Suppresses Common Type of Hepatitis C

1/18/2012- Source: University of Michigan Health System – A new combination of investigational drugs successfully suppressed hepatitis C genotype 1 infection in a high percent of patients who had not responded to previous treatment in a s

New Test Offers Greater Accuracy in Early Detection of Colorectal Cancer

1/18/2012 - Results of two studies suggest that a new, investigational colorectal cancer screening test developed in a collaboration between Mayo Clinic and Exact Sciences Inc. of Madison, Wis., is highly accurate and significantly more sensiti

Older Women with Normal T-Scores May Not Need Bone Mineral Density Screening for 15 Years

1/13/2012 - The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and other organizations have recommended that women ages 65 and older be routinely screened for osteoporosis using bone mineral density (BMD) screening.

Patients Receive Half of Recommended Preventive Health Services at Annual Check-Ups

1/19/2012 - More than 20 percent of U.S. adults receive periodic health examinations (PHE) each year, yet new research shows that patients who have an annual routine visit to their doctor may not receive reco

Plate Size Doesn't Help Reduce Calories

1/18/2012 - The size of one’s dinner plate does not help to curb energy intake or control portion sizes, according to a recent study conducted at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth.

Poor Sleep Linked to Heart Disease and Obesity

1/19/2012 - Sleep Disturbance Three Nights Per Week or More May Play a Major Role in Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders

Study Suggests Antimicrobial Scrubs May Reduce Bacteria

1/19/2012 - VCU Study Suggests Use of Antimicrobial Scrubs May Reduce Bacterial Burden on Healthcare Worker Apparel. May Also Help Decrease Risk of MRSA Transmission to Patients

“Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish”

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Evidence suggests that lithium treatment can cause weight-gain, hypothyroidism, and hyperparathoidism; but evidence is uncertain on congenital abnormalities and lacking for skin or hair problems

Lithium is the most effective long-term therapy for bipolar disorder, protecting against both depression and mania and reducing the risk of suicide and short-term mortality. However, safety concerns have made its use controversial.

Paper highlights need to identify and treat insomnia early to reduce risk of developing other illnesses

Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder, but despite advances in diagnosis and management it often goes unrecognised and untreated. Left untreated, insomnia increases the risk of developing other illnesses including depression, diabetes, hyp

Nursing Home Residents with Dementia: Antidepressants Are Associated With Increased Risk of Falling

17 January 2012 Wiley-Blackwell

Nursing home residents with dementia who use average doses of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are three times more likely to have an injurious fall than similar

Taking two or more prescription drugs at any one time seems to double the unintentional fall rate at home for the young and middle aged, similar to

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The number of cases of serious injury sustained while walking along the street, wearing headphones for a handheld device, such as an iPod or MP3 pla

Arm in plaster changes brain in 16 days

17 January 2012 - What happens in the brain of right-handed people if their dominant hand is immobile for two weeks?

Continuing Uncertainties Surround Anti-Influenza Drug

18 January 2012 - Incomplete availability of data has hampered a thorough assessment of the evidence for using the anti-influenza drug oseltamivir, a Cochrane Review has found.

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8 November 2011 Karolinska Institutet

Researchers of the Swedish medical university Karolinska Institutet and the University of Cologne, Germany, have identified a new protein involved in a defense mechanism against canc

Biopsy of Recurrent Breast Cancer Can Alter Treatment

11/28/2011 1:15 PM EST
Source: University Health Network (UHN)

A second, larger clinical research study led by breast cancer spe

Daily Wheezing Treatment No Different from Intermittent in Toddlers

11/28/2011 9:30 AM EST
Source: Washington University in St. Louis

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E-prescribing Is Safe and Efficient, But Barriers Remain

11/29/2011 1:50 PM EST
Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)

New study finds e-prescrib

Frequent “Heading” In Soccer Can Lead to Brain Injury and Cognitive Impairment

11/17/2011 1:15 PM EST
Source: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University

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Increased risk of blood clots on the lung for patients with autoimmune diseases

28 November 2011 Lund University

In a nationwide study based on data from the in-patient register, researchers have studied the risk of a blood clot on the lung for patients with autoimmu

Mid-Morning Snacking May Sabotage Weight-Loss Efforts

11/28/2011 8:00 AM EST
Source: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

Mobile Clinics, Home Visits of Little Benefit to Children with Asthma Who Need Care the Most

11/28/2011 9:00 PM EST
Source: Johns Hopkins Medicine

A new Johns Hopkins Children’s Center study of Baltimore City childr

Mobile Clinics, Home Visits of Little Benefit to Children with Asthma Who Need Care the Most

11/28/2011 9:00 PM EST
Source: Johns Hopkins Medicine

A new Johns Hopkins Children’s Center study of Baltimore City childr

Patients with Balance Disorders Benefit from Integrative Therapy

28 November 2011 IOS Press BV

State-of-the-Art in Vestibular Rehabilitation Presented in a Special issue of NeuroRehabilitation

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Study identifies most effective ways to assess progression in Huntington’s disease, which could speed up development of disease-modifying drugs

A set of objective, validated measures for assessing new treatments for Huntington’s disease (HD) in phase 2 and 3 cl

Urinary retention due to benign enlarged prostate treated differently in 15 countries

28 November 2011 Wiley-Blackwell

Men who experience a sudden inability to pass urine because of a non-cancerous enlarged prostate are hospitalised and treated differently d

Patients with a wide range of autoimmune disorders have much greater risk of pulmonary embolism, and prophylaxis could be warranted

When patients have been admitted to hospital for an autoimmune disorder, they have a much greater risk of having a pulmonary embolism during the following 12 months. Thus prophylaxis could be warranted in these patients. These are the conclusio

Artificial trachea recipient is fit and well five months after pioneering transplant

An Article describing the world’s first transplant of an artificial trachea seeded with stem cells is published Online First by The Lancet today. The 36-year-old Eritrean patient, Andemariam Teklesenbet Beyene, received the transplant in

HIV group N case detected outside Cameroon for the first time

A rare type of HIV-infection—group N—has been diagnosed in a man in France who recently travelled to Togo, meaning that it has been detected outside Cameroon for the first time. This type of HIV infection is much more similar to the

Ho, Ho, No! Why iPads And iPhones Are Not Kids’ Toys

11/22/2011 3:05 PM EST
Source:Environmental Health Trust

Cell phones and iPads rank as the most-wanted gifts of

Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Increases Airflow during Sleep in Obstructive Sleep Apnea

11/25/2011 12:00 AM EST
Source:American Thoracic Society (ATS)

Hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS) produced mar

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Muscle Relaxants and Neuromodulators for Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain: Many Options, But No Clear Successes

16 January 2012 Wiley-Blackwell

Pain management is a high priority for patients with rheumatoid arthritis, so three researchers in Australia analysed existing study data to see whether two differen

New vaccine against group B meningococcal disease to target this largest remaining source of such disease in Europe, North America, and some developing regions

Safe and efficacious vaccines exist for protection against four out of the six major serogroups of Neisseria meningitidis, which cause meningococcal diseases, including meningitis. A study published Online First by The Lancet analyses the effic

Studies help clarify the role of lapatinib (Tykerb) and trastuzumab (Herceptin) in treating HER2 positive breast cancer

In patients with HER2-positive breast cancer, Tykerb (lapatinib) has been used both in combination with herceptin (trastuzumab) and as an alternative single-agent therapy for pre-surgery (neo-adjuvant) chemotherapy treatment.

Doubt cast on Million Women Study, implicating HRT in breast cancer risk

Findings from the Million Women Study, which were used to establish that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) causes breast cancer, do not in fact, pro

Knee Replacement Surgery Incidence Soars in those over Age 50

Incidence of Knee Arthroplasty Higher in Women

Chlamydia Testing: Timing of Urine Specimen Collection Might Not Matter

When testing for infection with

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Parental monitoring and good coping skills can curb lure of gangs

Even moderate levels of parental monitoring, combined with good coping skills, can help reduce the appeal of gangs for young people at high risk of getting involved in one, indicates research published online in Injury Prevention.

“Exergames” May Provide Cognitive Benefit for Older Adults

Virtual reality-enhanced exercise, or “exergames,” combining physical exercise with computer-simu

70% of Europeans suffer from low vitamin D levels

10 January 2012 Plataforma SINC

A group of experts has prepared a report on vitamin D supplementation for menopausal women after it was revealed that Europeans have suffered an alarming decrease in their l

Combination Therapy Shows Positive Response for Children with ADHD

10 January 2012 Elsevier

While pharmacologic agents have a demonstrated efficacy in children with Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), some children have suboptimal response to a single

Diet Rich in Slowly Digested Carbs Reduces Markers of Inflammation in Overweight and Obese Adults

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Antiestrogen Therapy May Decrease Risk for Melanoma

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Adult Immunization Needs to Move Up the Health Check List

Released: 12/21/2011 4:30 PM EST

Source: McMaster University

Check-list for a healthy life: Quit smoking. Don’t drink too much. Exercise regularly.

Brain Size May Predict Risk for Early Alzheimer’s Disease

Released: 12/13/2011 1:00 PM EST

Source: American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

New research suggests that, in people who don’t currently have memory problems,

Diet Patterns May Keep Brain from Shrinking

Released: 12/20/2011 12:15 PM EST

Source: American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

People with diets high in several vitamins or in omega 3 fatty acids are less likely to have the brain

How to Cure a New Year's Hangover

Released: 12/29/2011 7:00 AM EST

Source: Loyola University Health System

Loyola University Health System family physician Dr. Aaron Michelfelder offers the following tips on how to

Memo to Pediatricians: Allergy Tests Are No Magic Bullets for Diagnosis

Released: 12/21/2011 9:00 AM EST

Source: Johns Hopkins Medicine

-New report includes guidelines on whom and when to test

New Clues as to Why Some Older People May Be Losing Their Memory

Released: 12/27/2011 1:00 PM EST

Source: American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

New research links ‘silent strokes,’ or small spots of dead brain cells,

Ovarian Cancer Study Proves Drug Delays Disease Progression, May Improve Survival

Released: 12/28/2011 1:00 PM EST

Source: University Health Network (UHN)

Treating ovarian cancer with the drug bevacizumab (“Avastin”) delays the disease and may also i

Ring in a New Healthier You in 2012

Released: 12/28/2011 9:45 AM EST

Source: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Dana-Farber experts offer free and easy tips to stay healthy and reduce cancer risks

Study Assesses Pain Relieving Benefits from Music

Released: 12/22/2011 8:00 AM EST

Source: American Pain Society

Distraction is a proven pain reliever, and a new study reported in The Journal of Pain concludes that listening to mu

A review of a historical study from 1848 reveals that cod liver oil was an effective treatment for tuberculosis, says Professor Sir Malcolm Green in the Christmas issue published on bmj.com today. In the study, carried out by physicians at the Hospital f

Cod liver oil and tuberculosis

Doctors should stop using the phrase "obs stable" in hospital notes

Relevance of the expression “obs stable” in nursing observations: retrospective studyWomen with endometriosis face increased risk for a subsequent diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published

Fame is more likely to kill rock stars, not being 27 years old

Is 27 really a dangerous age for famous musicians? A retrospective cohort study

FDA: Dronedarone Shouldn't Be Given to Patients with Permanent Atrial Fibrillation

The FDA has revised the label of the antiarrhythmic drug dronedarone (Multaq) to caution against prescribing it to patients with permanent a

Feelings of Depression and Binge Eating Go Hand in Hand in Teen Girls

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Five Tips for Losing Weight in 2012

Released: 12/21/2011 3:15 PM EST

Source: Temple University

With the new year right around the corner, many will be thinking about their New Year's resolution. One of the most popular – los

Has the Time Come for Dementia Screening in Primary Care?

The prevalence of acid reflux experienced at least once a week has almost doubled over the past decade, reveals a long term study of almost 30,000 people publi

Removal of Lymph Nodes During Surgery for Thyroid Cancer May be Beneficial

Released: 12/20/2011 2:20 PM EST

Source: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

Procedure may reduce recurrence rates, lower tumor marker levels

Salt policy makers eat too much salt at work

High salt meals in staff canteens of salt policy makers: observational study

Teens Choose Water When Calorie Count of Sugary Beverages is Easier to Understand

Released: 12/14/2011 11:20 AM EST

Source: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Thirsty? You may be more inclined to reach for plain old H2O if you knew how many calories

Ten New Year’s Resolutions to Help You Age Successfully

Released: 12/15/2011 2:10 PM EST

Source: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ)

Successful aging means more than good health. It means taking charge of your per

The benefits of cardiac resynchronisation therapy in heart failure

Two reviews on vitamin D appearing in the The number and profile of “hazardous” drinkers turning up to an urban minor injuries unit is similar to that seen in emergency care, making these u

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Summary of evidence shows most patients need several sequential treatment steps for remission of major depression; deep brain stimulation also showing promise for future

Major depressive disorder is a major public health problem that affects 7% of the population during any 12-month period and affects around 1 in 6 people throughout their lifetime. A Seminar published Online First by The Lancet reviews recent de

Endorphin plays traffic cop to organs

15 December 2011

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Ultraviolet rays believed to prevent chickenpox spreading

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PSA Testing, Combined With Other Relevant Patient Data Can Reduce Unnecessary Prostate Biopsies

12/8/2011 1:05 PM EST

Source: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Prostate cancer screening that combines an adjusted blood test with other factors including the size of the gland

Trial of drug for acute respiratory distress syndrome stopped following increased mortality and no improvement in outcomes (BALTI-2 study)

A trial assessing intravenous infusion of salbutamol in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) was halted after patients given the drug had increased mortality and no improvement in outcomes, leading the authors to state that

Blood pressure monitoring: room for improvement

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‘Tis the season of merriment, cheer and overindulgen

Private rooms in hospitals does not reduce the incidence of gastroenteritis

Source: American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)

Researchers have linked increased sta

Starch Intake May Influence Risk for Breast Cancer Recurrence

12/1/2011 10:00 AM EST

Source: American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)

Researchers have linked increased sta

Study finds just one episode of malaria in early pregnancy trebles risk of miscarriage but treatment with antimalarial drugs appears safe

The largest study to date on the effects of malaria and different antimalarial drugs in early pregnancy finds that just one episode of malaria in the first trimester is associated with a three times greater risk of miscarriage. The results publ

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Preoperative Aspirin Therapy Can Benefit Cardiac Surgery Patients

Released: 12/5/2011 3:30 PM EST

Source: Thomas Jefferson University

Aspirin taken within five days of cardiac surgery is associated with a significant decrease in

Researchers Test a Drug-Exercise Program Designed to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes Released: 12/5/2011 12:30 PM EST Source: University of Massachusetts Amherst Newswise — AMHERST, Mass. – Kinesiology researcher Barry Braun of the University of Massachusetts

All second-generation antidepressants have roughly the same therapeutic efficacy in adults with major depressive di

Autism Risk Linked to Prenatal Drug Exposure

Released: 11/28/2011 11:35 AM EST

Source: American Epilepsy Society (AES)

Investigators in a population-based study in Denmark reporting today at the American Epilepsy Society’s 65th annual me

Biopsy Referral after PSA Screening Stays Consistent Over Time

08 December 2011 07 Decembe November - December 2011 Heart disease and stroke are emerging complications of treating prostate cancer with drugs to suppress testosterone production, yet st

High intestinal microbial diversity safeguards against allergies

The Bowel Cancer Screening Programme in England is on track to cut bowel cancer deaths by its target of 16%, reveals an analysis of th

Medical Marijuana Could Help Patients Reduce Pain with Opiates

Released: 12/6/2011 12:10 PM EST

Source: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)

A UCSF study suggests patients with chronic pain may experience greater relief if their doct

Nervous System Activity May Predict Successful Weight Loss

Released: 11/30/2011 12:40 PM EST

Embargo expired: 12/5/2011 7:00 AM EST

Source: Endocrine Society

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New advance announced in reducing 'bad' cholesterol

A new study published on bmj.com

No clear evidence of a decrease in child maltreatment across six countries despite decades of policies designed to achieve this

A Review of child maltreatment trends and policies across six countries/states (England, USA, Sweden, New Zealand, Western Australia [Australia], and Manitoba [Canada]) shows that there is no clear evidence of a decrease in child maltreatment a

Novartis drug Galvus approved in EU for type 2 diabetes patients with moderate or severe renal impairment with limited treatment options

Renal impairment affects approximately 25 percent of patients with type 2 diabetes2

Novel Evidence Links Pretreatment Fasting Glucose to Slowed Cancer Progression

Released: 12/6/2011 12:05 PM EST

Source: Sbarro Health Research Organization (SHRO)

An increasing understanding of molecular pathways that regulate breast and colorectal cancer development and progr

Ready-to-Bake Cookie Dough not Ready-to-Eat, Study of E. coli Outbreak Finds

Men who maintain or improve their cardiorespiratory fitness have lower mortality risks than those who become less f

Scientists Identify Strategies to Conquer Lifestyle and Genetic Factors Related to Chronic Diseases

07 December 2011

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Breast Reduction Surgery Has Higher Complication Rate in Older Women

11/22/2011 9:00 AM EST
Source:Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

More Problems with Inf

Coffee May Protect Against Endometrial Cancer

11/15/2011 10:40 AM EST
Source:American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)

Long-term coffee consumption may

Device Sands Away Plaque, May Prevent Heart Attacks

11/22/2011 7:00 AM EST
Source:Orlando Health

Drilling through concrete to create an opening may sound more like

DRAFT Guidelines for the treatment of common community acquired infections

11/21/2011 12:40 PM EST
Source:University of Michigan Health System

In 2009, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommended t

No Difference in Side-Effects When Switching or Adding Antidepressants

11/18/2011 4:40 PM EST
Source:Health Behavior News Service

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Not Screening 40 70 50 year olds for breast cancer costs lives

11/21/2011 3:30 PM EST
Source:American College of Radiology (ACR)

New breast cancer screening guidelines by the

People with Early Alzheimer’s Disease May Be More Likely to Have Lower BMI

11/15/2011 12:00 PM EST
Source:American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

Studies have shown that people who are

Researchers Surprised to Find Fatty Liver Disease Poses No Excess Risk for Death

11/21/2011 11:30 AM EST
Source:Johns Hopkins Medicine

--Condition prevalent among those with heart disease an

Statin Shows Long-Term Continuing Benefits, No Increased Cancer Risk

Long-term use of simvastatin is associated with continuing protection against major cardiovascular events and is not associated with an increased cancer risk, according to a Lancet study.

Vitamin D–fortified yoghurt improves cholesterol levels and heart disease biomarkers for diabetics

22 November 2011 BioMed Central Limited

People with diabetes are known to have an increased risk of heart disease. New research published in BioMed Central's open access journal BMC Medicine s

Research and Audit amongst Undergraduate Medical Students

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Delayed cord clamping protects new born babies from iron deficiency

Waiting for at least three minutes before clamping the umbilical cord in healthy newborns improves their iron levels at four months, according to research published on bmj.com today.

Evidence Grows for Value of Calcium Scoring Test to Gauge Heart Attack Risk Among Those Not Usually Offered the Test

11/9/2011 12:50 PM EST
Source: Johns Hopkins Medicine

Coronary calcium in heart arteries provides important cl

Hand Sanitizer in Schools Helps Prevent Some Cases of Influenza

11/14/2011 10:00 AM EST
Source: Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Hygiene Program fo

High Blood Pressure and Pregnancy: Short- and Long-Term Consequences

11/3/2011 1:00 PM EDT
Source: American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

Mid-pregnancy test predicts late-pregnancy complication

In Unfit Men, Heavy Work May Increase Fatal Heart Disease Risk

11/16/2011 11:15 AM EST
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

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Intensive Diabetes Therapy Protects Type I Diabetics’ Kidneys

11/3/2011 8:00 PM EDT
Source: American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

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Lose the Fat and Improve the Gums

11/10/2011 3:10 PM EST
Source: Case Western Reserve University

Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine researc

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New Formula Developed to Reassure Patients About Low Heart Attack Risk

11/9/2011 10:15 AM EST
Source: Johns Hopkins Medicine

-- Coronary calcium test proves to be key indicator o

Old Drug May Have New Use in Protecting Brain

11/16/2011 9:30 AM EST
Source:Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Dipyrone Could Help to

Old Tamoxifen Causes Significant Side Effects in Male Breast Cancer Patients

11/16/2011 12:00 PM EST
Source: University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center

Should doctors encourage people to donate a kidney to a stranger?

With three people on the kidney transplant list dying in the UK every day, should doctors encourage their patients to put themselves at risk for the benefit of others? Two experts debate the issue on bmj.com today.

Studies Agree on the Best Blood Glucose Levels for Diabetics with Kidney Failure

11/3/2011 1:00 PM EDT
Source: American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

Diabetics with kidney

Which Diabetes Drug Is Best for Diabetics with Kidney Disease?

11/4/2011 8:00 AM EDT
Source: American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

Sitagliptin is safer and as effective as

Study shows denosumab slows spread of prostate cancer to bones in men at high risk of progression

A study published Online First by The Lancet shows that denosumab can slow the spread of prostate cancer to bones in men at high risk of disease progre

Study finds less invasive CT colonography increases participation in colorectal cancer screening by more than 50% compared with colonoscopy

Using CT colonography* as an additional primary colorectal cancer screening test could lead to substantially greater participation in screening programmes compared with conventional colonoscopy

Contraceptive pill associated with increased prostate cancer risk worldwide

Use of the contraceptive pill is associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer around the globe, finds research published in BMJ Open.

First-in-man study shows cardiac stems cells show promise for treatment of heart failure caused by ischaemic heart disease (The Lancet)

The first trial in humans to use the heart’s own stem cells to battle heart failure has produced promising results. The initial findings from this ongoing study appear in an Article

High childhood IQ linked to subsequent illicit drug use

A high childhood IQ may be linked to subsequent illegal drug use, particularly among women, suggests research published online in the Journal of Epidemiology and Commun

A scientific study describes new benefits of nut consumption

11 November 2011 Universidad de Barcelona

A recent scientific study has revealed the relationship between nut consumption and a high level of serotonin metabolites (an important neurotransmitter) in patien

When Blood Pressure Refuses to Go Down

11 November 2011 Deutsches Aerzteblatt International

Five to 15 percent of all patients with hypertension fail to respond to drug treatment. However, a range of treatment options are now available in these

WORLD COPD Day 16 November 2011

World COPD Day is an annual event organized by the World COPD Day is an annual event organized by the Global Initia

Autism Linked with Excess of Neurons in Prefrontal Cortex

11/3/2011 1:35 PM EDT
Source:University of California, San Diego Health Sciences

A study by researchers at the U

Banning Sugar-Sweetened Beverages in Schools Does Not Appear to Reduce Consumption Among Adolescents

11/4/2011 5:25 PM EDT
Source:American Medical Association (AMA)

State policies banning all sugar-sweetened beverages in schools ar

Blame Does a Body Bad: New Study Links Attitudes to Diabetes Management

11/8/2011 10:30 AM EST
Source:Ithaca College

Genetics play a critical role in developing diabetes. So do eating

Breeding of PIGS

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Daily Exercise, Minimized Computer Time for Optimal Sleep in Teens

Released:11/10/2011 4:15 PM EST
Source:Health Behavior News Service

Eating Dairy Foods May Improve Bone Health During Diet and Exercise in Overweight Premenopausal Women

11/8/2011 2:30 PM EST
Source:Endocrine Society

Study shows bone loss that is often associated with calorie-re

EEG can detect awareness in people previously thought to be in permanently vegetative state

A study published Online First by The Lancet shows that—using a cheap, portable electroencephalography (EEG) device—awareness can be detected in people previously thought to be in a permanently vegetative state. The Article is by Pr

Employers need to tackle culture of ignorance around breast cancer survivors who work

07 November 2011 Wiley-Blackwell

Employers need to be more aware of the capabilities of women affected by breast cancer and provide them with be

Evidence base for exercise programmes for older people still in the balance

Good balance and mobility are essential to help you perform most activities involved in every-day life, as well as many recreational pursuits. Keeping your balance is a complex task, involving the co-ordination between a person’s muscles

Fractures and Falls More Common for Postmenopausal Women with Osteoarthritis

11/1/2011 1:00 PM EDT
Source:American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

Postmenopausal women with osteoarthritis hav

Helping Others Helps Teens Stay on the Road to Addiction Recovery

11/7/2011 4:30 PM EST
Source:Case Western Reserve University

A new study of teens undergoing substance abuse tre

IMPROVING ANTIBIOTIC STEWARDSHIP IN COMMUNITY

The National Antibiotic Committee invites all doctors, pharmacists, dentists and veterinarians to a seminar on:

IMPROVING ANTIBIOTIC STEWARDSHIP IN COMMUNITY
PRACTICE: CHALLENGES & SOLUTIO

Knee Osteoarthritis to Increase in Younger Age Groups In Next Ten Years

11/1/2011 1:00 PM EDT
Source:American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

Based on current trends, nearly 6.5 million

Malaria's Achilles’ heel revealed?

07 November 2011 Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute

It was previously thought that the malaria parasite enters the red blood cell by binding to several proteins on the surface of

Methotrexate and Anti-TNFs Associated with Decreased Risk of Cardiovascular Complications in People with Rheumatoid Arthritis

11/1/2011 1:00 PM EDT
Source:American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

Taking methotrexate or anti-TNFs is associat

New study uncovers how brain cells degrade dangerous protein aggregates

07 November 2011 RIKEN

Researchers at the RIKEN Brain Science Institute (BSI) have discovered a key mechanism responsible for selectively degradin

OMEGA-3 Reduces Anxiety And Inflammation In Healthy Students

11/9/2011 9:00 AM EST
Source:Ohio State University Center for Clinical and Translational Science

A recent s

Pain Killers, Falls and Fractures: The Unintended Consequences of the Vioxx Recall

11/1/2011 1:00 PM EDT
Source:American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

Falls and fractures among senior citizens ha

Stress Triggers Disease Flares in Patients With Vasculitis

11/4/2011 5:00 AM EDT
Source:Hospital for Special Surgery

Study Shows Psychological Health Important to Controlling Wegener&rsq

Study Looks at Bike Seats' Effect on Men's Pelvic Blood Flow

11/5/2011 3:30 PM EDT
Source:University of Illinois at Chicago

Is it just an urban myth, or can long-term bike r

Sweetener Found In Gum May Prevent Ear Infections In Children

11/10/2011 4:00 PM EST
Source:Health Behavior News Service

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Web-Based Intervention Appears Ineffective for Preventing Weight Gain in Adolescents

11/4/2011 5:00 PM EDT
Source:American Medical Association (AMA)

A web-based computer-tailored intervention aiming to increase phys

Weight Loss Best Medicine for People with Knee Osteoarthritis

11/1/2011 1:00 PM EDT
Source:American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

According to research presented this week at

Wine May Please the Palate but Not the Immune System

10/26/2011 1:00 PM EDT
Embargo expired: 11/6/2011 12:00 AM EDT
Source:American Co

TIXYLIX Cough Syrups for children of all ages!

02 November 2011 University of Gothenburg

Regular physical activity is associated with a lower risk of suffering depression in old age. This is shown by one of the largest studies on elderly European

New findings could lower risk of suicide in men with prostate cancer

02 November 2011 University of Gothenburg

Men with prostate cancer are twice as likely to commit suicide, but a method where they put intrusive

Newborn Period May Be Crucial Time Window to Prevent Later Diabetes

02 November 2011 University of Gothenburg

While obesity is a well-known cause of cardiovascular disease, research from the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, has now revealed that

Shorter hospital stay with person-centred healthcare

02 November 2011 University of Gothenburg

Healthcare that implements a person-centred approach not only make care more efficient, but also yields more satisfied patients. A study carried out at the Sahlgre

Targeted Antibiotic Drug Safest Among Recommended Treatments for Irritable Bowel Disease

An analysis of 10,801 women with breast cancer shows that, following breast conserving surgery, radiotherapy treatment halves the rate at which the disease recurs over the next 10 years and reduces th

Aspirin reduces colorectal cancer rates by around 60% in those with increased hereditary risk, providing clear case for using aspirin for prevention (CAPP2 study)

The first randomised controlled trial (RCT) to assess aspirin’s effect on cancer prevention, published Online First by The Lancet, has shown a re

Clinical Trial Shows First Evidence That Anal Cancer Is Preventable

10/26/2011 1:00 PM EDT
Source: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)

A large, international clinical trial led by docto

CT Scans for Lung Cancer Screening May be Beneficial in Detecting COPD

10/20/2011 2:35 PM EDT
Source: American Medical Association (AMA)

Among men who were current or former heavy smokers, undergoing

Depressive Symptoms May Make Asthma Control More Difficult

10/25/2011 10:00 AM EDT
Source: Health Behavior News Service

By Sylviane Duval, Contributing Writer
Health Behavior News

Gaps in evidence for effectiveness of influenza vaccines highlight need for new vaccine

There are critical gaps in the evidence for the effectiveness of licensed influenza vaccines in the USA, according to a meta-analysis published Online First in The Lancet Infectiou

Genetically engineered pigs have brought us to the cusp of xenotransplantation

Xenotransplantation (the use of animal organs, tissues or cells in humans) has made great strides in the past decade. Previous difficulties in helping a human host accept such transp

Hepatic emangioma with a complicated radiological diagnosis

Carelli Francesco , Professor for Family Medicine, University of Milan

High tech detection of breast cancer using nanoprobes and SQUID

26 October 2011 BioMed Central Limited

Mammography saves lives by detecting very small tumors. However, it fails to find 10-25% of tumors and is unable to distinguish between benign and m

Letrozole shows long-lasting survival benefit compared with tamoxifen in patients with most common type of breast cancer

In the long term, the aromatase inhibitor letrozole is more effective at preventing the return of breast cancer and significantly improves survival time compared with tamoxifen in postmenopausal women

Obesity Limits Effectiveness of Flu Vaccines

10/20/2011 11:45 AM EDT
Source: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine

People carrying extra pounds may

One in five medical journal articles include honorary and ghost authors

Just over one in five (21%) of articles published in six leading medical journals in 2008 have evidence of honorary and ghost authorship, finds a study published on bmj.com today.

Prevention of Hepatitis B, C and HIV ... H-CUBE project

Simple Timed Walking Test Is an Accurate Predictor of Adverse Outcomes for Older Surgical Patients

10/18/2011 11:00 AM EDT
Source: American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Slower walking speed may indicate increased risk of postop

Single Dose of Erythopoietin Reduces Transfusion Requirements of Anemic Cardiac Surgical Patients, Without Any Side Effects

10/26/2011 8:00 AM EDT
Source: American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

A study presented in the November 2011 issue of An

Study confirms some contraceptive pills more likely to cause blood clots

A study published on bmj.com today confirms previous findings that certain oral contraceptive pills are more likely to cause serious blood clots (venous thromboembolism - VTE ) than others.

Through-the-Nipple Breast Cancer Therapy Shows Promise in Early Tests

Released: 10/26/2011 6:55 AM EDT
Source: Johns Hopkins Medicine

Delivering anticancer drugs i

Through-the-Nipple Breast Cancer Therapy Shows Promise in Early Tests

Released: 10/26/2011 6:55 AM EDT
Source: Johns Hopkins Medicine

Delivering anticancer drugs i

World’s largest diabetes study targeting foot ulcers

26 October 2011 Expertanswer (Expertsvar in Swedish)

What’s crucial for a diabetic’s foot sore to heal is that the ulcer is superficial, blood circulation is normal, and the person has had diab

You are What You Eat: Low-Fat Diet with Fish Oil Slowed Growth of Human Prostate Cancer Cells

10/25/2011 7:00 AM EDT
Source: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

A low-fat diet with fish oil supple

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Management of consumers’ pharmaceutical waste in a pharmacy setting

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he Departments of Pathology, Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, and Applied Biomedical Science of the University of Malta, through the Facul

First results from ongoing Phase III trial show malaria vaccine candidate, RTS,S* reduces the risk of malaria by half in African children aged 5 to 17 months

Half the world’s population is at risk of malaria which is responsible for close to 800,000 deaths each year, most of whom are children under five in sub-Saharan Africa

Novartis receives European Commission approval for Gilenya®, the first oral multiple sclerosis treatment for use in the EU

• Gilenya approved in the EU for people with highly active relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) despite treatment with beta interferon, or in patients with rapidly evolving severe RRMS

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Breast Tenderness in Women Getting Combo Hormone Therapy Associated with Increased Breast Density

10/14/2011 8:30 AM EDT
Source: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

Post-menopausal women who experienc

Can Blood Type Determine Risk After Heart Surgery?

10/17/2011 2:00 PM EDT
Source: American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

A new study presented at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2011 focused

For Obese Children, Less is More When it Comes to General Anesthesia

Released: 10/17/2011 2:00 PM EDT
Source: American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

A study

Many Teens and Pre-Teens Skip Crucial Immunizations

10/17/2011 11:05 AM EDT
Source: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

This week at the annual meeting of the American Academy

New Pain Treatment Plan for Women Who Have Cesarean Delivery

10/16/2011 11:00 AM EDT
Source: American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

A new study presented at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2011 investi

TheSynapse 15th Anniversary

14 October 2011 10/12/2011 4:30 PM EDT
Source: Environmental Health Trust

A scholarly article on cell phone safety to be published online Octobe

An Effective Treatment for Anal Incontinence

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome are more likely to have problems with pregnancy regardless of whether they are undergoing fertility treatment, claims new research published on

Scabies in the community

The Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology has launched a study group
whose aims are to promote research in aspects of dia

A New Use for Statins?

10/10/2011 6:00 AM EDT
Source: Johns Hopkins Medicine

--Johns Hopkins research suggests brain-injured patients on the cholest

Almost half of cancer survivors have ill health in later years

10 October 2011 Queen's University, Belfast

Forty-five per cent of cancer survivors in Northern Ireland suffer from physical and mental health problems years after their treatment has finished, accordi

Certain mouth bacteria signal pancreatic cancer

Particular types of mouth bacteria, some of which are found in gum disease, are associated with the development of pancreatic cancer, indicates a small study published online in the journal Gut.

Conflicts of Interest Are Pervasive Among Medical Guideline Panel Members

10/10/2011 12:35 PM EDT
Source: Mount Sinai Medical Center

Researchers

Continuous Glucose Monitoring Beneficial in Maintaining Target Blood Glucose Levels for People with Diabetes

10/11/2011 12:05 PM EDT
Source: Endocrine Society

Patients with diabetes face daily challenges in managing their blood glucose l

Crossing Legs After Severe Stroke May Be a Good Sign of Recovery

10/4/2011 2:10 PM EDT
Source: American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

People who are able to cross their legs soon after having a se

Estrogen May Prevent Younger Menopausal Women from Strokes

10/12/2011 2:30 PM EDT
Source: Mayo Clinic

Estrogen may prevent strokes in premature or early menopausal women, Mayo Clinic rese

Exercise just as good as drugs at preventing migraines

10 October 2011 University of Gothenburg

Although exercise is often prescribed as a treatment for migraine, there has not previously been sufficient scientific evidence that it really works. However, resea

Folic Acid in Early Pregnancy Associated with Reduced Risk of Severe Language Delay in Children

10/6/2011 2:40 PM EDT
Source: American Medical Association (AMA)

Use of folic acid supplements by women in Norway in the period

If You Don’t Snooze, Do You Lose?

10/7/2011 1:30 PM EDT
Source: University of Wisconsin-Madison

Wisconsin Study Shows Wake-Sleep Patterns Affect Brain Synap

Medication Mistakes A Top Reason For Hospital Readmission

10/11/2011 5:00 PM EDT
Source: Loyola University Health System

Making sure patients and their primary caregivers are ready for t

New Buzzwords “Reduce Medicine To Economics”

10/11/2011 5:00 PM EDT
Source: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Physicians who once only grappled with lea

Ovarian Cancer Patients Survive Longer with BRCA2 Mutated in Tumors

10/10/2011 3:30 PM EDT
Source: University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center

DNA-damaging platinum drugs work better again

Post Graduate Diploma in Systemic Therapy

Smoking cannabis increases the risk of depression in the case of genetic vulnerability

10 October 2011 Radboud University Nijmegen

Young people who are genetically vulnerable to depression should be extra careful about using cannabis: smoking cannabis leads to an increased risk of developing

Study Identifies Earliest Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease

10/10/2011 3:05 PM EDT
Source: Mayo Clinic

Addressing the earliest stages of Alzheimer’s disease, before a patient shows o

The next stage of heart function testing

10 October 2011 Springer Science+Business Media

New highly sensitive technique gives better clues to future cardiac events in heart patients

Tooth movement an alternative to bone transplants

10 October 2011 University of Gothenburg

Although replacing lost teeth often involves artificially building up the jaw, researchers at the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, are n

Use of Vitamin E Associated with Increased Risk of Prostate Cancer

10/6/2011 2:40 PM EDT
Source: American Medical Association (AMA)

In a trial that included about 35,000 men, those who were rando

Bayer-Schering Pharma Prize in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Omega-3 and Depression and Cognitive Decline - Sinn 2011

The Research Front summary of a new study from

Imiquimod cream – a novel patient-administered treatment for malignant and pre-malignant skin lesions

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Ability to Ride a Bike Can Aid Differential Diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease in Any Setting

04 October 2011 IOS Press BV

According to New Study Published in the Journal of Parkinson's Disease

Blood Tests May Hold Clues to Pace of Alzheimer’s Disease Progression

10/3/2011 1:30 PM EDT
Source: Johns Hopkins Medicine

Cialis Approved for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

The erectile dysfunction drug tadalafil (Cialis) has been approved to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia, either al

European Medicines Agency concludes that benefit-risk balance with Revlimid remains positive

Revlimid (lenalidomide) is an anti-cancer agent for the treatment of multiple myeloma in combination with dexamethasone, in those patients who have received at least one previous therapy in the past.&nbs

European Medicines Agency confirms positive benefit-risk balance for Champix with the benefits of smoking cessation outweighing slight reported increase in cardiovascular events

The European Medicines Agency has confirmed that the benefit-risk balance for Champix (varenicline) remains positive, despite the results of a recent meta-analysis 1 of the medicine&rsquo

Evidence Review: Taking Blood Pressure Drugs at Night Slightly Improves Control

10/6/2011 3:15 PM EDT
Source:Health Behavior News Service

Newswise — Patients who take certain popular typ

Excluding Hypertension, Review Finds Calcium Supplements Have No Benefit during Pregnancy

10/6/2011 3:05 PM EDT
Source:Health Behavior News Service

By Christe Bruderlin-Nelson, Contributing Editor

Higher Quality Diet Associated with Reduced Risk of Some Birth Defects

9/30/2011 2:15 PM EDT
Source: American Medical Association (AMA)

Healthier dietary choices by pregnant women are associated with

Hysterectomy Is Associated with Increased Levels of Iron in the Brain

10/6/2011 8:00 PM EDT
Source:University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

The human body has a

Inflammatory Food Toxins Found In High Levels in Infants

10/5/2011 3:15 PM EDT
Source:Mount Sinai Medical Center

Researchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine have fou

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Natural Compound Helps Reverse Diabetes in Mice

10/3/2011 1:10 PM EDT
Source: Washington University in St. Louis

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St.

Neural Stem Cell Transplant May Tackle Diabetes

04 October 2011 Wiley-Blackwell

Using Patients’ Own Stem Cells Can Overcome Shortage of Insulin Producing Cells Without the Need for Gene Transfer

Parents Who Don’t Follow Recommended Vaccine Schedule Increase Risk of Preventable Outbreaks

10/3/2011 8:45 AM EDT
Source: University of Michigan Health System

A national survey of paren

Seafood: Can There be Too Much of a Good Thing?

10/4/2011 4:25 PM EDT
Source:Stony Brook University Medical Center

Stony Brook University has launched a pilot e

Study Shows Dramatic Rise in Incidence of Oral Cancer Type Linked to HPV

10/3/2011 4:30 PM EDT
Source: American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

A new study of oropharyngeal cancer suggests that dra

This naturally occurring compound is called nicotinamide mononucleotide, or NMN, and it plays a vital role in how cells use energy. “After giving NMN, glucose tolerance goes completely back to normal in female diabetic mice,” says Shin-ichiro Imai, MD, P

10/4/2011 10:00 AM EDT
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Stressed-Out Employees May Work Out Instead

USPSTF to Advise Against Routine Prostate Cancer Screening

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has concluded that healthy men should not undergo routine prostate-specific

Vitamin D could lower risk of developing Type 2 diabetes

04 October 2011 Helmholtz Zentrum Muenchen - German Research Centre for Environmental Health

Scientists at the Helmholtz Zentrum München have shown that people with a good vitamin D supply are at lowe

Women Smokers Face Tougher Odds than Men After Heart Attack

10/4/2011 7:00 AM EDT
Source: University of Michigan Health System

Women who smoke have heart attacks at younger ages and are mo

Job Vacancy - Full Time Medical Representative

Full Time Medical Representative: The ideal applicant will have a Degree in Pharmacy or related science with an outgoing personality and excellent communication skills.

COMBINATION OF MRI TECHNIQUES IDENTIFIES RECENT STROKE

Patients with an acute ischaemic lesion detected with diffusion-weighted im

Initial immunisation with DNA vaccine boosts effectiveness of traditional influenza vaccine and could help prepare for future pandemics

Using hormonal contraception doubles a women’s risk of acquiring HIV-1 and of transmitting the virus to their male p

Actavis brings Olanzapine to further 11 markets on day one

Zug, Switzerland, 30 September 2011The University of Malta has launched a new course leading to Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Technology offere

Faulty intellectual disability genes linked to older dads at conception

Chromosomal abnormalities linked to intellectual disability can be traced back to the father, particularly those who are older when th

Referral to talking therapies may cut use of health services and sick leave

Referring patients with mental health problems to talking therapies seems to cut their use of healthcare services and the amount of si

Significant variation in organ donations across all four UK countries

There are significant variations in the number and type of organ donations made across all four UK countries, reveals research publish

DO EUROPEAN DOCTORS SUPPORT MEASLES, MUMPS, RUBELLA VACCINATION PROGRAMMES ENOUGH?

30 September 2011 Although the transtheoretical model stages of change (TTM SOC) method is frequently

Intrinsic aerobic exercise capacity linked to longevity

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Atypical Antipsychotics Appear to Be Effective For Only Few Off-Label Uses

9/23/2011 8:30 AM EDT
Source:American Medical Association (AMA)

A review of previous studies suggests that even though atypical an

Cancer Screening Rates Lower Among Those with Fatalistic Attitudes

9/21/2011 8:50 AM EDT
Source:American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)

Even if health care is free, colore

Even High-But-Normal Blood Pressure Elevates Stroke Risk

9/28/2011 9:00 AM EDT
Source:University of California, San Diego Health Sciences

People with prehypertension have a 55 percent hig

Fatty Acid Test: Why Some Harm Health, But Others Help

9/28/2011 1:00 PM EDT
Source:University of California, San Diego Health Sciences

A major risk factor for cardiov

Home is where the heart is...

28 September 2011 European Society of Cardiology (ESC)

World Heart Day on 29 September shows that lifestyle habits which begin in the home have a

How Clinicians Talk About Kids' Weight Matters to Parents

Clinicians' choice of words when discussing children's weight with parents can have a substantial impact on parents and their decisions about what to do next, according to a Pediatrics study.

How Normal Cells Become Brain Cancers

28 September 2011 University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)

Brain tumor specimens taken from neurosurgery cases at the University of Califo

Inflammation Marker may Guide Prognosis for Prostate Cancer

9/20/2011 4:30 PM EDT
Source:American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)

Current methods of prostate cancer

Low zinc and copper levels might cause spontaneous abortion

28 September 2011 University of Granada

Scientists at the University of Granada have confirmed that a low plasma level of copper and zinc in pre

Mammographic surveillance increases breast cancer survival

28 September 2011 NIHR

New research published in Health Technology Assessment 2011; vol. 15:34 has found that surveillance using mammog

Single Dose of Hallucinogen May Create Lasting Personality Change

9/28/2011 9:00 AM EDT
Source:Johns Hopkins Medicine

--Johns Hopkins study of ingredient in “magic mushr

Study Examines Whether Age For Initial Screening Colonoscopy Should be Different for Men, Women

9/23/2011 8:00 AM EDT
Source:American Medical Association (AMA)

An analysis of results of more than 40,000 screening colonoscopies

Study Finds Cognitive Strategies to Reduce Pain Involve Different Brain Systems

9/29/2011 2:00 PM EDT
Source:American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Newswise — CHICAGO – Septem

Tobacco Companies Knew Radioactive Particles in Cigarette Posed Cancer Risk But Kept Quiet

9/28/2011 1:15 PM EDT
Source:University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

Newswise — Toba

Bone-strengthening drug gives pain relief in prostate cancer bone metastases

24 September 2011 The European CanCer Organisation (ECCO)

Many prostate cancer patients develop bone metastases, and controlling the pain these cause can be difficult. Now the first large randomised Phase

HRT therapy appears to increase risk of hospitalisation from severe asthma attacks

25 September 2011 European Lung Foundation

Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Women taking postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may have an increased risk of severe asthma attacks requiring hospitalis

Removal of fibroids that distort the womb cavity may prevent recurrent miscarriages

25 September 2011 European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE)

Researchers have found the first, firm evidence that fibroids are associated with recurrent miscarriages. They have also disc

Removal of fibroids that distort the womb cavity may prevent recurrent miscarriages

25 September 2011 European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE)

Researchers have found the first, firm evidence that fibroids are associated with recurrent miscarriages. They have also disc

Zoledronic acid reduces the recurrence of breast cancer in post-menopausal women

24 September 2011 The European CanCer Organisation (ECCO)

A trial investigating the use of zoledronic acid to aid chemotherapy for breast cancer has found a significant benefit for post-menopausal women, a

Conference on Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

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Extent of Peer Social Networks Influences Onset of Adolescent Alcohol Consumption

21 September 2011 Elsevier

According to New Study Published in Academic Pediatrics

New genes identified for coronary artery disease and heart attacks

21 September 2011 Leicester, University of

In a study to be published in the open-access journal PLoS Genetics on September 22^nd, an international consortium of scientists report the discover

Rotavirus Vaccination Has Had Wide Benefits, Even Among the Unvaccinated

The 2006 introduction of the pentavalent rotavirus vaccine has led to steep declines in hospitalizations for diarrh

Treatment of rectal cancer varies enormously between different countries according to a study that hopes to standardise clinical practice across Europe

21 September 2011 The European CanCer Organisation (ECCO)

First results from an international comparison of the care of patients with rectal cancer have shown there are substantial differences in the use of chemotherapy

Two new cost effective ways to predict prostate cancer

21 September 2011 The European CanCer Organisation (ECCO)

Two new risk indicators for prostate cancer will be unveiled at the 2011 European Multidisciplinary Cancer Congress [1] today (Saturday).

10 Ways to Make Better Decisions About Cancer Care

9/20/2011 10:55 AM EDT
Source: University of Michigan Health System

U-M researchers outline how to improve communication abou

Adding Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Drug Treatment of Pediatric OCD Appears to Improve Symptoms

9/16/2011 7:30 AM EDT
Source: American Medical Association (AMA)

Children and teens with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) who

Back pain? Move, don’t rest!

20 September 2011 University of Gothenburg

Move if you have back pain, this is the advice of a researcher at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg. Patients with acute low back pain who were ad

Blood Pressure Drugs May Lengthen Lives of Melanoma Patients

9/19/2011 10:50 PM EDT
Source: Ohio State University

Beta-blocker drugs, commonly used to treat high blood pressure, may also pl

Candid Discussion Regarding Sexuality Can Improve Quality Of Life For Prostate Cancer Survivors

9/16/2011 4:00 PM EDT
Source: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Can Improve Quality Of Life For Prostate Cancer Survivors<

Fitness Does a Family Good

9/20/2011 9:50 AM EDT
Source: Society for Women's Health Research (SWHR)

Jennifer Wider, MD
SWHR, Contributing Write

Genetic factors behind high blood pressure

20 September 2011 University of Gothenburg

High blood pressure is a well-known risk factor for heart disease. Researchers at the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, have participat

Good Night's Sleep May Reduce Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in Obese Teens

9/16/2011 11:40 AM EDT
Source: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

--Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Research L

Heavy metals boost immunity

20 September 2011 CNRS (Délégation Paris Michel-Ange)

A new natural defense mechanism against infections has been evidenced by an international team led by researchers from CNRS, Inserm, the

Stopping smoking boosts everyday memory

20 September 2011 Northumbria University

Giving up smoking isn’t just good for your health, it’s also good for your memory, according to research from Northumbria University.

Stress drives alcoholics’ children to drink

20 September 2011 University of Gothenburg

If either of your parents has a drink problem, there is a greater risk that you will consume more alcohol after stressful situations, reveals current research fro

Vaccine Protection Against Pertussis May Wane Sooner Than Thought Vaccine Protection Against Pertussis May Wane Sooner Than Thought

Patients may ask about a widely reported study suggesting that the pertussis vaccine loses its effectiveness as early as 3 years after the last shot of the five-dose series. The study was presented at

Will The Real Carb Culprit Please Stand Up?

9/20/2011 6:00 AM EDT
Source: Business School of Happiness

Do carbohydrates really make us fat? Not all carbs are created equal

Association Found Between Stress and Breast Cancer Aggressiveness

9/15/2011 2:00 PM EDT
Source: American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)

Psychosocial stress could play a role in the etiol

Diabetes May Significantly Increase Your Risk of Dementia

“Our findings emphasize the need to consider diabetes as a potential risk factor for dementia,” said study author Yutaka Kiyohara, MD, PhD, of Kyushu University in Fukuoka, Japan. “Diabetes is a common disorder, and the number

Enriched Formula Benefits Developing Brain and Heart

9/19/2011 4:00 PM EDT
Source: University of Kansas, Life Span Institute

University of Kansas scientists have found new evidence

Food and Drugs: Administer Together

9/16/2011 7:00 AM EDT
Source: University of Chicago Medical Center

A regulatory bias against taking oral anti-cancer medications

Genetics May Explain Why Calcium Increases Risk for Prostate Cancer

9/16/2011 11:45 AM EDT
Source: Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center

Researchers target gene common among African-American men

Have Brain Fatigue? A Bout of Exercise May be the Cure

9/19/2011 10:30 AM EDT
Source: American Physiological Society (APS)

Researchers have long known that regular exercise increases

Possible Link Between Two Diabetes Drugs and Pancreatic Cancer

9/16/2011 4:15 PM EDT
Source: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

Newswise — Two newer drugs use

Probiotics Have Slight Preventive Effect on Colds: Review

9/15/2011 3:00 PM EDT
Source: Health Behavior News Service

Taking probiotics seems to provide both children and adults with a mi

Ultrasound Doesn't Increase Pain Relief in Nerve Block Procedures

9/16/2011 1:00 PM EDT
Source: International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS)

But When It Come

NICE 2011 Recommendations on the management of Alzheimer’s disease byacetylcholinesterase inhibitors and memantine

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'Million Hearts' Initiative Aims to Widen Use of Evidence-Based Prevention Strategies

Breast cancer screening does not lead to lower mastectomy rates, according to an observational study from Norway published in BMJ.

Estrogen Treatment May Help Reverse Severe Pulmonary Hypertension

9/15/2011 1:00 PM EDT
Source: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

UCLA researchers have found that the

Giardiasis stomach bug linked to ongoing IBS and chronic fatigue three years after infection

Infection with the intestinal parasite, Giardia lamblia, more than triples the risk of persistent irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and chronic fatigue, lasting up to three years, indicates research published online

Giardiasis stomach bug linked to ongoing IBS and chronic fatigue three years after infection

Infection with the intestinal parasite, Giardia lamblia, more than triples the risk of persistent irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and chronic fatigue, lasting up to three years, indicates research published online

HPV Vaccine: Two Doses as Good as Three?

Two doses of the bivalent HPV vaccine may be as effective as three for preventing persistent infection with HPV 16 or 18, according to an observational study published in the Journal of the N

Large Increase Seen in Number of Lymph Nodes Evaluated for Colon Cancer

9/9/2011 8:00 AM EDT
Source: American Medical Association (AMA)

During the past two decades there has been a significant increas

Large international study finds IUDs nearly halve risk of developing cervical cancer

Contrary to popular belief, intrauterine devices (IUDs)* might actually protect against cervical cancer, according to the largest epidemiological study to date involving over 20 000 women published Online First in The Lancet Oncology. The findi

Listeriosis Linked to Cantaloupes in Multistate Outbreak

The CDC is investigating a multistate outbreak of listeriosis centered in Colorado, but with cases also in Indiana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas, according to the Associated Press. The CDC

New Twist in Diabetes Drugs Could Reduce Life-Threatening Side Effects

9/9/2011 10:40 AM EDT
Source: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Researchers from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston and the Scrip

Reminder Packaging Helps Patients Take Medications as Directed

9/13/2011 3:00 PM EDT
Source: Health Behavior News Service

People with chronic illnesses are more likely to take long-term medic

Strict Hand Hygiene, Other Simple Measures, Cut Infection Rates and Medical Costs

Enforcing compliance with simple infection control practices in a pediatric intensive care unit lowers mortality and cuts costs, according to a Health Affairs study.

Study Examines Risk of Aortic Complications Among Patients with Common Congenital Heart Valve Defect

9/9/2011 8:00 AM EDT
Source: American Medical Association (AMA)

While the incidence of the life-threatening condition of aortic

Study Reveals Link Between High Cholesterol and Alzheimer’s Disease

9/6/2011 2:00 PM EDT
Source: American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

People with high cholesterol may have a higher risk of developi

Treating Cardiovascular Risk Factors Can Improve Sexual Function in Men with ED

Using lifestyle modification or drug therapy to treat cardiovascular risk factors can ameliorate erectile dysfunction, according to a meta-analysis in the Archives of Internal Medicine

Virus Shows Promise for Imaging and Treating Pancreatic Cancer

9/12/2011 3:00 PM EDT
Source: American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)

Researchers are investigating a potential treatmen

Managing Pharmacist available

UK registered pharmacist wishing to relocate to Malta wishes to find a job as a managing pharmacist. Qualifications include a Clinical Diploma in Community Pharmacy as well as an MSc and a BSc in Biochemistry. Interested parties should contact

Diabetes in Gozo - Vivian Corporation To Organize Extensive Diabetes Monitoring Drive

Initiation of Lantus leads to better glycemic control at similar weight gainversus other comparators in patients with Type 2 Diabetes

Piles and more ... dealing with incompetent veins

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Commercial weight loss programme (Weight Watchers) shown to be effective

New research published Online First by The Lancet shows that adults referred to a commercial weight loss programme (Weight Watchers) lose around twice as much weight as people receiving standard care over 12

Commercial weight loss programme (Weight Watchers) shown to be effective

New research published Online First by The Lancet shows that adults referred to a commercial weight loss programme (Weight Watchers) lose around twice as much weight as people receiving standard care over 12

Discovery of two new genetic variants points to potential new treatment for asthma

An international study has identified two new genetic variants or loci that increase susceptibility to asthma. The findings, published in a special European Respiratory Society issue of The Lancet, add to the evidence that genes linked with sig

Lifetime risk for COPD is one in four, much higher than risk of developing heart failure and several common cancers

One out of every four people aged 35 and older are likely to develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)* during their lifetime, according to the first comprehensive estimate of lifetime risk for COP

New management method helps reduce asthma exacerbations in pregnancy

A new treatment algorithm designed by Australian researchers helps reduce asthma exacerbations during pregnancy. The findings appear in an Article in this week’s European Respiratory issue of The Lancet, written by Professor Peter G

Promising minimally-invasive procedure fails to improve symptoms of emphysema in large international trial

A procedure that had shown early promise in alleviating the symptoms of severe emphysema has failed to replicate its initial success and shows no durable benefit in the first randomised trial of airway

Biological agents for rheumatoid arthritis associated with increased skin cancer risk

Biological agents used to treat rheumatoid arthritis seem to be associated with an increased risk of s

Outbreaks of Botulism in France

France has issued the following alert to all regional countries

Parents who lose child during first year of life at significantly increased risk of early death

Parents who lose their child during the first 12 months of life are at significantly increased risk of an early death, finds research

Rosuvastatin Fails to Outperform Atorvastatin in High-Risk Patients

Rosuvastatin (Crestor) is not significantly better than atorvastatin (Lipitor) in slowing the progression of athero

Worrying rise in alcohol related deaths among patients with diabetes

Alcohol has become an important cause of death among patients with type 1 diabetes since the 1980s, concludes a study published on&nbs

"Reboot" for Healthier Results - Blood lipids suggest that online tailored nutrition advice is not effective

31 August 2011 Elsevier

As lifestyles get busier and waistlines get bigger; many people are turning to online nutrition programs. In promotion of healthful nutrition behaviors, computer-tailor

Children who have their adenoids out do not get fewer upper respiratory infections

Children who have their adenoids surgically removed do not get fewer upper respiratory tract infections such as sinusitis and colds, finds research publish

'Mini-pill' may help prevent blindness

31 August 2011 University College Cork

Scientists at University College Cork (UCC) have shown that the active component (Norgestrel) of the contraceptive ‘Mini Pill’ prevents the loss of sight

Azithromycin helps in management if COPD

8/29/2011 8:00 AM EDT
Source: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)

A common antibiotic can help reduce the severe whee

Bone Marrow Stem Cell Therapy Safe for Acute Stroke

8/31/2011 12:30 PM EDT
Source: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Using a patient’s own bone marrow stem

Breast Reduction and Bariatric Surgery—Which Should Be Done First?

8/26/2011 10:00 AM EDT
Source: Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Final Results May Be Better When Weig

Choice of Seizure Drug for Brain Tumor Patients May Affect Survival

8/23/2011 1:15 PM EDT
Source: American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

New research suggests brain tumor patients who take the seizur

Doctors' and Nurses' Hospital Uniforms Contain Dangerous Bacteria a Majority of the Time, Study Shows

31 August 2011 Elsevier

Washington, DC, August 31, 2011 – More than 60 percent of hospital nurses’ and doctors’ uniforms tested positive for potentially dangerous bacteria, according to a

Hot Flashes May be Fewer in Older, Heavier Women

8/30/2011 1:15 PM EDT
Source: Endocrine Society

Study finds that obesity’s impact on incidence of hot flashes may depen

Minimally Invasive Surgery Now an Option for Children with Scoliosis

8/30/2011 12:00 PM EDT
Source: Montefiore Medical Center

New Technique by Montefiore Medical Center Surgeon Published i

Results of Medication Studies in Journals May be Misleading

8/26/2011 8:00 AM EDT
Source: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

Results of medication studies in

Smoking after Menopause May Increase Sex Hormone Levels

8/30/2011 1:20 PM EDT
Source: Endocrine Society

Elevated sex hormone levels associated with chronic disease risk

Stressed Dad = Depressed Children? Investigating the Paternal Transmission of Stress

31 August 2011 Elsevier

Does Dad’s stress affect his unborn children? According to the results of a new study in Elsevier’s Biological Psychiatry, it seems the answer may be “yes

The role of the GP for follow up of patients with colitis

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Effective treatment of heavy and/or prolonged menstrual bleeding without organic cause: pooled analysis of two multinational, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials of oestradiol valerate and dienogest

Ian S. Fraser*, Susanne Parke†, Uwe Mellinger†, Andrea Machlitt‡, Marco Serrani‡ and Jeffrey Jensen§
*University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
†Global Clinical Development,

EURACT must and can save and defend core competences and values (Reflections from the Italian situation)

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Hemodynamic results after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI): Up to 3 years follow-up of 338 patients after CoreValve implantation

29 August 2011 European Society of Cardiology (ESC)

Since 2007 Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) has become an alternative treatment for elderly patients with severe aortic stenosis at high ri

Hot Line 2 - Clinical outcomes in PCI patients given sirolimus-eluting and everolimus-eluting stents: the RESET trial

29 August 2011 European Society of Cardiology (ESC)

The second generation drug-eluting stent, everolimus-eluting stent (EES), has consistently demonstrated superior clinical outcomes in randomised controll

International study reveals substantial underuse of effective low-cost drug treatments for heart disease and stroke (The PURE Study)

A global study reveals that inexpensive drug treatments for cardiovascular disease that have been proven to save lives are substantially underused worldwide. Around 60% of individuals with heart disease and up to half of patients who have had a

Lack of research into widely used acne treatments could be limiting their effectiveness

There are many products that are publicised as cures for acne, often at considerable expense to both consumers and the health-care system, but there is very little evidence of which ones work best and for whom. Few studies have compared treatme

Prevention of sudden cardiac death

29 August 2011 Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin

Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin and Universität Leiden developed a method to identify a subgroup of patients with

Chocolate consumption and cardiometabolic disorders: systematic review and meta-analysis

High levels of chocolate consumption might be associated with a one third reduction in the risk of developing heart disease, finds a study published on bmj.com today.<

Diabetes mellitus: a look at the past, a glimpse to the future

Carl Erik MOGENSEN, MD, PhD
Medical Department M
Aarhus Sygehus and University of Aarhus
Aarhus, DENMARK

Between the time of Aretaeus of Cappadocia’s accurate clinical descri

Diabetes mellitus: a look at the past, a glimpse to the future

Carl Erik MOGENSEN, MD, PhD
Medical Department M
Aarhus Sygehus and University of Aarhus
Aarhus, DENMARK

Between the time of Aretaeus of Cappadocia’s accurate clinical descri

Healing & Disease Reversal - THE SERIES

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The growing pandemic of type 2 diabetes: a crucial need for prevention and improved detection

Paul Z. ZIMMET,AO, MD, PhD, FRACP, FRCP, FTSE
Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute, Caulfield, Melbourne
Victoria, AUSTRALIA

Changes in human behavior and lifestyle associated with globa

Being female or less affluent still linked to early death in cystic fibrosis

Despite improvements in survival for people with cystic fibrosis over the
last 50 years, females and individuals from socioeconomically disadva

BMJ raises concern over the “powerful sway” of industry ahead of UN health summit

Action is needed to tackle the increasing number of deaths in the United
States and Canada from prescription painkillers known as opioids, say<

The findings suggest that the socioeconomic and sex differences in age at death from cystic fibrosis first reported in 1989 persist to the present day. Over the last 50 years, survival in individuals with cystic fibrosis has improved dramatically with th

Action is needed to tackle the increasing number of deaths in the United
States and Canada from prescription painkillers known as opioids, say<

The findings suggest that the socioeconomic and sex differences in age at death from cystic fibrosis first reported in 1989 persist to the present day. Over the last 50 years, survival in individuals with cystic fibrosis has improved dramatically with th

Action is needed to tackle the increasing number of deaths in the United
States and Canada from prescription painkillers known as opioids, say<

Backpacks Can Mean Backaches for Back-to-Schoolers

8/22/2011 8:00 AM EDT
Source: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center/Weill Cornell Medical College

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Cholesterol Drugs can Reduce Stroke Risk, but Aren't for Everyone

8/18/2011 12:30 PM EDT
Source: Loyola University Health System

For many patients, cholesterol-lowering statin drugs can reduce t

Coronary Calcium Beats C-Reactive Protein for Predicting the Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke and the Need for Statin Therapy

8/16/2011 7:00 AM EDT
Source: Johns Hopkins Medicine

The presence of calcium in coronary arteries is a much better predictor of

DHA and ADHD - News from the research front

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Bilateral Acanthamoeba keratitis

Sexually transmitted infections double in older population in ten years

'Needle' Procedure Doesn't Match Results of More Extensive Surgery for Hand Contractures

Electronic Health Records Could Improve Care for Type 2 Diabetics

Prostate Size May Help Predict Cancer Severity

Teens Have Fewer Behavioral Issues When Parents Stay Involved

Are diet soft drinks bad for you?

Arthritis and Cholesterol Drugs Well Tolerated in Prostate Cancer Treatment

Consuming fish during pregnancy improves offspring’s cognitive development and prosocial conduct

Decaffeinated Coffee May Help Improve Memory Function

Exercise can improve the health and wellbeing of cancer patients

Four-Week Vaccination Regimen Knocks Out Early Breast Cancer Tumors

Mom’s Love Good for Child’s Brain

Nanomedicine : "Russian doll" polymer vesicles mimic cell structure

Need an Excuse to Book a Massage?

Signs Prove Effective in Prompting People to Use Stairs Instead of Elevator

Tomato nutrient may intercept cancer growth

Vigorous Exercise Linked to Gene Activity in Prostate

Women taking indigestion drugs at increased risk of hip fracture after menopause

Acid Reflux Drug Does Not Improve Asthma in Children

Base Prostate Cancer Screening, Treatment On Evidence, Not Beliefs

Brachytherapy Reduced Death Rates in High-Risk Prostate Cancer Patients

Breaking Down Autism: Researcher Finds Children with Autism Have Lower Levels of HDL

Cyberknife radiation relieves stabbing pain of facial nerve condition

Diets High in Fiber Won't Protect Against Diverticulosis

Food fried in olive or sunflower oil is not linked to heart disease

Men at Higher Risk for Mild Memory Loss Than Women

Men at Higher Risk for Mild Memory Loss Than Women

Prostate Cancer Study Proves Drug Delays Disease Progression

Sex No More Strenuous than Golf

Statins Improve Critical Limb Ischemia Outcomes After Endovascular Surgery

Study Examines Link Between Vaccinations and Exposure to Compound Widely Used in Food Packaging

Taking Moments to Enjoy Life Helps Patients Make Better Health Decisions

The Rise and Rise of Alternative Medicine

Combination of Oral Drugs Suppresses Common Type of Hepatitis C

New Test Offers Greater Accuracy in Early Detection of Colorectal Cancer

Older Women with Normal T-Scores May Not Need Bone Mineral Density Screening for 15 Years

Patients Receive Half of Recommended Preventive Health Services at Annual Check-Ups

Plate Size Doesn't Help Reduce Calories

Poor Sleep Linked to Heart Disease and Obesity

Study Suggests Antimicrobial Scrubs May Reduce Bacteria

“Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish”

Evidence suggests that lithium treatment can cause weight-gain, hypothyroidism, and hyperparathoidism; but evidence is uncertain on congenital abnormalities and lacking for skin or hair problems

Paper highlights need to identify and treat insomnia early to reduce risk of developing other illnesses

Nursing Home Residents with Dementia: Antidepressants Are Associated With Increased Risk of Falling

In around one in four reports

Arm in plaster changes brain in 16 days

Continuing Uncertainties Surround Anti-Influenza Drug

Dismantling Family Medicine

Muscle Relaxants and Neuromodulators for Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain: Many Options, But No Clear Successes

New vaccine against group B meningococcal disease to target this largest remaining source of such disease in Europe, North America, and some developing regions

Studies help clarify the role of lapatinib (Tykerb) and trastuzumab (Herceptin) in treating HER2 positive breast cancer

Doubt cast on Million Women Study, implicating HRT in breast cancer risk

Knee Replacement Surgery Incidence Soars in those over Age 50

Chlamydia Testing: Timing of Urine Specimen Collection Might Not Matter

Parental monitoring and good coping skills can curb lure of gangs

“Exergames” May Provide Cognitive Benefit for Older Adults

70% of Europeans suffer from low vitamin D levels

Combination Therapy Shows Positive Response for Children with ADHD

Diet Rich in Slowly Digested Carbs Reduces Markers of Inflammation in Overweight and Obese Adults

Antiestrogen Therapy May Decrease Risk for Melanoma

To let - premises in very central area

Adult Immunization Needs to Move Up the Health Check List

Brain Size May Predict Risk for Early Alzheimer’s Disease

Diet Patterns May Keep Brain from Shrinking

How to Cure a New Year's Hangover

Memo to Pediatricians: Allergy Tests Are No Magic Bullets for Diagnosis

New Clues as to Why Some Older People May Be Losing Their Memory

Ovarian Cancer Study Proves Drug Delays Disease Progression, May Improve Survival

Ring in a New Healthier You in 2012

Study Assesses Pain Relieving Benefits from Music

A review of a historical study from 1848 reveals that cod liver oil was an effective treatment for tuberculosis, says Professor Sir Malcolm Green in the Christmas issue published on bmj.com today. In the study, carried out by physicians at the Hospital f

Doctors should stop using the phrase "obs stable" in hospital notes

Fame is more likely to kill rock stars, not being 27 years old

FDA: Dronedarone Shouldn't Be Given to Patients with Permanent Atrial Fibrillation

Feelings of Depression and Binge Eating Go Hand in Hand in Teen Girls

Five Tips for Losing Weight in 2012

Has the Time Come for Dementia Screening in Primary Care?

Removal of Lymph Nodes During Surgery for Thyroid Cancer May be Beneficial