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Medical Studies/Trials News Antibiotic that appears to control phobias may also be useful in treating addiction
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32280
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory provide further evidence that a drug known as D-cycloserine could play a role in helping to extinguish the craving behaviors associated with drug addiction.
Chronic kidney disease common in U.S. - obesity, diabetes, hypertension and aging population contribute to increase
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32269
There is a high prevalence of chronic kidney disease in the United States, which has risen over the past decade, according to a study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
New risk factor for heart attack patients identified
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32243
If you go to the hospital within one to two hours of the onset of symptoms of a heart attack, your chances of getting proper treatment are nearly 70 percent greater than those who wait 11 to 12 hours before seeking treatment, according to results presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2007 in Orlando, Fla.
Effects of weight gain and subsequent weight loss on endothelial function
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32247
When lean healthy young adults gained about 9 pounds, the functioning of their blood vessel lining became impaired -- but shedding the weight restored proper functioning, according to a Mayo Clinic research report.
Bupropion plus counseling appears to help adolescents quit cigarette smoking in the short term
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32245
Almost one-fourth of U.S. high school students currently smoke cigarettes, according to background information in the article. Many teen smokers want to quit, but studies estimate that only about 4 percent of those who try are successful each year.
64-slice CT scans a good test for clogged arteries
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32237
A study by an international team of cardiac imaging specialists, led by researchers at Johns Hopkins, concludes that sophisticated computed tomography (CT) scans of the heart and its surrounding arteries are almost as reliable and accurate as more invasive procedures to check for blockages.
NSAIDs may lower risk of Parkinson's disease
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32250
Over-the-counter pain medications known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may reduce a person's risk of Parkinson's disease, according to a study published in the November 6, 2007, issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Seasonal differences in blood pressure
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Fewer people treated for high blood pressure return to normal pressure levels in the winter compared to those treated in the summer, Veterans Affairs (VA) researchers reported at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2007.
Getting to hospital quickly once heart attack symptoms appear provides best chance of receiving right treatment
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32254
If you go to the hospital within one to two hours of the onset of symptoms of a heart attack, your chances of getting proper treatment are nearly 70 percent greater than those who wait 11 to 12 hours before seeking treatment, according to results presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2007 in Orlando, Fla.
Teens who use only cannabis appear to function better than those who also use tobacco
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32262
A Swiss study suggests that teens who use only cannabis appear to function better than those who also use tobacco, and are more socially driven and have no more psychosocial problems than those who abstain from both substances, according to a report in the November issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
Hypertension or atrial fibrillation linked to Alzheimer's disease progression
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32236
Alzheimer's disease (AD) may progress more rapidly in people with high blood pressure or a form of irregular heartbeat, atrial fibrillation, according to results of a Johns Hopkins study published in the Nov. 6, 2007, issue of Neurology.
More effective method of treating high blood pressure
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32221
Scientists at Robarts Research Institute have developed a simplified and more effective method of treating high blood pressure.
Impact of various diabetes treatments on patients' health after heart attack.
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32223
Mayo Clinic researchers helped clarify a growing concern about the link between diabetes mellitus treatments and heart attack with the first large, population-based study showing that a group of common medications does not reduce diabetic patients' heart attack survival rates.
New review of catheterization after heart attack
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32226
In a subset of patients suffering heart attack, adding stents to clot-busting medical therapy after the optimal treatment window ends isn't justified, say researchers from Duke University Medical Center.
Half of heart attack patients stop taking lifesaving medications within three years
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32211
Recovery from heart attacks is best served by continuing to take prescribed medications.
CAD plus MDCT helps find solid lung nodules early
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32220
Computer-aided detection combined with MDCT improves radiologists' ability to detect solid lung nodules early enough for them to be treated without increasing interpretation time according to a recent study conducted by researchers at Hopital Pitie-Salpetriere in Paris, France.
Trial of the antidepressant fluoxetine for teens with depression and substance use disorders
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32213
The antidepressant fluoxetine combined with cognitive behavioral therapy appears as effective for treating depression among teens who also have substance use disorders as among those without substance abuse problems, according to a report in the November issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
Don't slack off on exercise if you want to avoid packing on the pounds as you age
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32216
Don't slack off on exercise if you want to avoid packing on the pounds as you age.
Heart failure patients benefit from nurse-led intervention
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32235
Heart failure patients are more likely to comply with important non-medication interventions, such as fluid and salt restrictions and regular weighing, when they have intensive support from a heart failure nurse and multidisciplinary team than if they do not, researchers reported at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2007.
Genes play important role in risk for dependence on illicit and licit drugs
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32230
The genes that play a role in illegal drug abuse are not entirely the same as those involved in dependence on legal substances like alcohol and nicotine, and caffeine addiction appears to be genetically independent of all the others, according to a study led by Virginia Commonwealth University researchers.
Blood pressure more of a problem in winter
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32207
According to the latest research from the U.S. high blood pressure may be more difficult to control in winter.
Cocktails of alcohol and energy drinks a dangerous combo
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32205
A new study, involving more than 4,000 students, has found that drinking cocktails of alcohol and energy drinks doubles the risk of clubbers getting hurt or being taken advantage of sexually.
New strategy for translational research creates new arrangements for clinical trials
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32193
The Medical Research Council (MRC) and the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) have announced a new joint arrangement for clinical trials. The initiative forms a key part of the developing MRC- NIHR joint strategy for translational research.
What's in a name? Labels like 'normal' and 'abnormal' on test results can affect patients' medical decisions
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32191
Patients whose physicians place labels on their test results - such as normal or abnormal, positive or negative - are inclined to make different decisions about their health care than those who receive the same results solely in terms of numbers and other quantifiable measures, according to a new study from the University of Michigan Health System and the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System.
New study demonstrates that mindfulness techniques promote health for diabetes patients
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32189
A new study has found that patients with diabetes are routinely taught to manage their disease but will be more successful if also taught how to deal with the fear, sadness and anger that comes from having it.
Teamwork increases student learning and career success
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32177
A two-year study of college students at The Pennsylvania State University (PSU) proves that students learn better and develop higher-level skills by participating in cooperative (team) activities, compared to traditional classroom teaching methods.
Screening overweight and obese adults for pre-diabetes is cost-effective
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32172
Screening overweight and obese adults for pre-diabetes is cost-effective, according to a study by researchers at RTI International, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, University of Michigan, MedStar Research Institute, and Indiana University.
Older adults no more distractible than younger adults
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32167
Despite previous research suggesting that older adults are more distractible, new research shows they are no more distractible than younger adults when asked to focus their attention on their sense of sight or sound, or when asked to switch their attention from one sense to the other.
Elderly with hypertension less likely to get lifestyle modification advice from doctors
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32151
People older than 60 with high blood pressure are less likely than other groups of patients to receive advice from their doctors about lifestyle modifications that can help lower their blood pressure, a study by UNC researchers concludes.
Common blood pressure medications ACEIs and ARBs provide equal control
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32148
Two common classes of blood pressure medications - angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) - are equally effective at controlling high blood pressure, according to a report released by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
New investigational combination pill improves multiple cholesterol disorders
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32164
Patients treated with a new investigational combination pill showed significant improvements in cholesterol, triglycerides and other key lipids that lead to heart disease, according to results presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions.
Large dose dexamethasone plays important roles in severe acute pancreatitis
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32162
Severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) is a fatal systemic disease featuring acute onset, serious conditions, high incidence of complications and 20 - 30% mortality, mainly due to multiple organ failure at its early stage.
Living kidney donors show no increase in their risk of heart attacks
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32166
Living kidney donors show no increase in their risk of heart attacks or other cardiovascular events in the years after donation, according to the largest-ever study of the issue, being presented at the American Society of Nephrology's 40th Annual Meeting and Scientific Exposition in San Francisco.
Students who consume alcohol mixed with energy drinks twice as likely to be hurt or injured
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32154
College students who drink alcohol mixed with so-called "energy" drinks are at dramatically higher risk for injury and other alcohol-related consequences, compared to students who drink alcohol without energy drinks, according to new research from Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
Relation exists between emotional intelligence and the use of tobacco and/or cannabis
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32152
Emotional Intelligence (EI) has become increasingly popular in the past few years, both at social and professional levels. The objective of the research carried out with UAB psychology students consisted in analysing the possible relation between Emotional Intelligence and the use of tobacco and cannabis.
Social and interpersonal skills of autistic adolescents can be improved
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32139
The challenges that autistic patients face become more pronounced during adolescence, a crucial period when many kinds of social behaviours are developed and when these individuals can become more keenly aware of their relationship difficulties.
MRIs reveal 13% of healthy adults have a brain abnormality
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32132
A Dutch study has revealed that as many as 13% of healthy adults may have some type of undiagnosed abnormality in the brain.
The slimmer the better when it comes to avoiding cancer
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32131
A new study which has analysed 40 years of international research has revealed that maintaining a healthy weight is essential to preventing cancer.
Weight loss - some people just lsoe more!
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32130
There is no "one size fits all" when it comes to weight loss through exercise, says Queensland University of Technology behavioural scientist Neil King.
Anti-leukemia drug dexamethasone increases patient fatigue
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32113
The anti-leukemia drug dexamethasone contributes to a relentless fatigue and poor quality of sleep in children undergoing treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), according to a new study from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Link between sleep apnea and increased heart rate variability
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32085
A sleep-related breathing disorder, common in heart failure, increases one's heart rate variability.
Overweight mothers run greater risk of having hyperactive children
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If a woman is overweight when she becomes pregnant, the probability is much greater that her child will evince ADHD-like symptoms when he/she reaches school age, according to a new Nordic study.
Minority patients prefer optical colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening
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The clinical importance of colorectal cancer screening is well established, however the majority of eligible people do not undergo screening tests.
Minority patients do not necessarily have worse outcomes after liver transplantation
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When treated at the same medical centers as Caucasians, they fare just as well. These are the results of a new study in the November issue of Hepatology, a journal published by John Wiley & Sons on behalf of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD). The article is also available online at Wiley Interscience.
Increased glucose level is a strong risk factor for colorectal cancer
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32082
Diabetes is a very common illness that affects more than 20 million people in the U.S. and it is estimated an additional 54 million Americans have pre-diabetes, a condition that occurs when a person's blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes.
Mice predict the effectiveness of orally taken drugs
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The amount of an orally taken drug that makes it to the site in the body at which it exerts its effects is much lower than the amount of an intravenously administered drug and it varies considerably between individuals.
Study looks at heart attack and acute angina patients in China
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A survey of heart attack and acute angina patients in China has revealed that in many cases treatment is determined by financial considerations, not by the patients' potential for clinical benefit.
Children with Asperger syndrome have a high prevalence of some sleep disorders
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32066
The first known attempt to evaluate the sleep patterns of children with Asperper Syndrome (AS), taking into account sleep architecture and the cyclic alternating pattern (CAP), finds that children with AS have a high prevalence of some sleep disorders and mainly problems related to initiating sleep and sleep restlessness together with morning problems and daytime sleepiness, according to a study published in the November 1 issue of the journal SLEEP.
Indomethacin drug for stopping preterm labor may be harmful for babies
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32069
A drug commonly used to halt premature labor may be associated with brain damage and intestinal issues in premature babies, according to a new analysis of studies on the issue published today in American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Type 2 diabetes increasing throughout U.S.-Mexico border area
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32070
Diabetes has become the leading cause of death in Mexico and the third-leading cause of death among those living along the U.S. side of the border, health officials from the United States and Mexico said today in presenting the results of a new study coordinated by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).

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