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Medical Studies/Trials News Be healthy, wealthy and wise to avoid dementia
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35535
According to the latest research from the United States, the healthy, wealthy and well educated are less likely to suffer from memory loss and dementia as they age.
New devices less effective in thwarting brain aneurysm recurrence
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35527
A retrospective analysis of 100 patients suffering from a ruptured brain aneurysm has found that expensive new coiling devices are no more effective than bare platinum coils at preventing aneurysms from recurring.
Insulin administered intranasally may lower food intake in men, improve memory in women
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35510
Insulin administered intranasally, acutely decreases food intake in men but not women and in contrast, the compound improves memory function in women but not men according to a new study accepted for publication in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).
Alternative treatment method offers effective way to treat Crohn's disease
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35526
An international research study, published in The Lancet, has thrown into question the current method of treating Crohn's disease - opening the door to a safer and more effective treatment option for sufferers of the chronic disease.
Daytime dozing linked to increased stroke risk in elderly
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35496
Regular daytime dozing forewarns of a significantly increased risk of stroke in older Americans, researchers reported at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2008.
Genetic defect causes immune deficiency and balance disorder
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35502
A genetic defect that causes a severe immune deficiency in humans may also produce balance disorders, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Iowa, The Jackson Laboratory and East Carolina University.
Comparison of venlafaxine and SSRIs in the treatment of depression
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35493
There are numerous antidepressant medications currently on the market, but sadly, many patients still experience the debilitating symptoms of depression even with treatment.
Curcumin reduces heart enlargement and may prevent heart failure
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35509
Eating curcumin, a natural ingredient in the spice turmeric, may dramatically reduce the chance of developing heart failure, researchers at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre of the Toronto General Hospital have discovered.
Involved patients not always the healthiest
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35511
Patients who say they want to take an active role in their health care could be unhealthier in some respects than patients who prefer to let their doctors lead the way, according to new research published in the Annals of Behavioral Medicine.
Moderate level of aerobic fitness may lower stroke risk
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35515
A moderate level of aerobic fitness can significantly reduce stroke risk for men and women, according to a large, long-running study presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2008.
Female-to-male transsexuals have higher androgen levels, not polycystic ovary syndrome
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35501
Contrary to previous studies, female-to-male transsexuals do not have a higher prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), though they do have significantly higher androgen levels, according to a new study accepted for publication in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).
Aquatic exercise shows benefit for fibromyalgia sufferers
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35485
Patients suffering from fibromyalgia could benefit significantly from regular exercise in a heated swimming pool, a study published in the open access journal Arthritis Research & Therapy shows.
Antioxidants shown not to help children with Down's syndrome develop
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35487
Giving children with Down's syndrome antioxidants and nutrients does not help their condition improve at all, according to a study published today on bmj.com.
Psoriasis lesions loaded with newly discovered immune cell
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35523
A new study of psoriasis patients shows that a recently discovered immune cell, called Th17, appears to be a key player in the disease and occurs in far higher concentrations in their skin than occurs in skin of healthy individuals.
Major study links insurance status to advanced stage in multiple cancers
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35453
A new American Cancer Society study of twelve types of cancer among more than 3.5 million cancer patients finds uninsured patients were significantly more likely to present with advanced stage cancer compared to patients with private insurance.
Multiple approaches to type 1 diabetes
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35466
Type 1 diabetes, formerly called insulin-dependent diabetes, juvenile diabetes or childhood-onset diabetes, affects 1 to 2 million people in the U.S. and millions more worldwide.
U.S. cancer deaths down but far too few Americans screened for colon cancer
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35480
New data revealing decreasing trends in cancer deaths in the United States overall, and in colorectal cancer deaths in particular, highlight the remarkable benefits of colorectal cancer screening tests, but the lifesaving potential of these tests is unrealized for many Americans, according to experts from the American College of Gastroenterology.
Depression in arthritis patients
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35440
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis are twice as likely to experience depression but are unlikely to talk to a doctor about it, according to researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Endoscopic ultrasound-guided therapy safe for severe gastrointestinal bleeding patients
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35456
A new Mayo Clinic study found that endoscopic ultrasound-guided therapy appears to be a safe and effective treatment for patients with severe gastrointestinal bleeding for whom conventional therapies have failed.
Memory loss and thinking problems are becoming less common among older Americans
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35457
A new nationally representative study shows a downward trend in the rate of "cognitive impairment" - the umbrella term for everything from significant memory loss to dementia and Alzheimer's disease - among people aged 70 and older.
Calls to doctor's office may delay stroke treatment
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35436
Calling a primary care doctor instead of 9-1-1 at the first sign of a stroke can delay patients from reaching an emergency room during the most critical period - the first three hours after onset of stroke symptoms, researchers reported at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2008.
Vitamin D isn't just for bones anymore
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35463
Researchers at The Rockefeller University Hospital have begun a clinical study to explore a possible connection between vitamin D deficiency and insulin resistance.
Does being overweight or obese hinder the opportunity of getting a job?
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35435
When it comes to job hiring or career advancement, a common phrase is "it's not just what you know, it's who you know,” but research on weight-based bias suggests "it's how you look.”
Smoking's effects on genes may play a role in lung cancer development and survival
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35470
Smoking plays a role in lung cancer development, and now scientists have shown that smoking also affects the way genes are expressed, leading to alterations in cell division and regulation of immune response.
Hormone refractory prostate cancers more likely to spread to other organs
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35450
Prostate cancers that are resistant to androgen deprivation therapy are more invasive and more likely to spread to other organs than androgen dependent prostate cancers, UCLA cancer researchers have found.
Annual cancer statistics show substantial declines in mortality rates
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35465
The American Cancer Society's annual cancer statistics report finds that death rates from cancer in the United States have decreased by 18.4 percent among men and by 10.5 percent among women since mortality rates began to decline in the early 1990s, which translates to the avoidance of more than half a million cancer deaths (534,500) in the United States.
Pets also suffer from obesity
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35451
It's no secret that obesity is a problem in humans. Reality television makes millions of dollars chronicling the efforts of Americans attempting to shed excess weight.
Standard test for blood sugar control not accurate in diabetic dialysis patients
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35471
The standard test for measuring blood sugar control in people with diabetes is not accurate in those on kidney hemodialysis, according to new research at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.
Largest and most detailed worldwide study of human genetic variation
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35481
University of Michigan scientists and their colleagues at the National Institute on Aging have produced the largest and most detailed worldwide study of human genetic variation, a treasure trove offering new insights into early migrations out of Africa and across the globe.
Study shows effects of vitamin D and skin's physiology
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35474
Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have found that previtamin D3 production varies depending on several factors including skin type and weather conditions.
Test for blood sugar not accurate in diabetic dialysis patients
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35476
The standard test for measuring blood sugar control in people with diabetes is not accurate in those on kidney hemodialysis, according to new research at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.
Study confirms aprotinin drug increases cardiac surgery death rate
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35472
The largest study to date of a controversial cardiac surgery drug shows it increases death rates and damages kidney function, according Duke University Medical Center researchers.
Does one's sex influence his or her ability to remember everyday events?
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35478
There are several human characteristics considered to be genetically predetermined and evolutionarily innate, such as immune system strength, physical adaptations and even sex differences.
Brain's serotonin system differs between men and women
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35468
A new thesis from the Swedish medical university Karolinska Institutet shows that the brain's serotonin system differs between men and women.
Tumor-killing virus selectively targets diseased brain cells
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35417
New findings show that a specialized virus with the ability to reproduce its tumor-killing genes can selectively target tumors in the brains of mice and eliminate them.
Chronic exposure to beta-blockers attenuates inflammation and mucin content in asthma model
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35376
Inverseon, Inc. has announced the publication of a rapid communication of groundbreaking research led by Professor Richard Bond of the University of Houston, Inverseon's Scientific Founder.
L-acetyl carnitine effective ADHD treatment for children with fragile X syndrome
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35377
Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is the most common hereditary form of mental retardation.
Study finds increase in thyroid diseases risk from radiation exposure at Chernobyl
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35391
Persons exposed to radioactive fallout from the Chernobyl accident as children and adolescents have an increased risk of follicular adenoma or benign tumor of the thyroid gland, according to researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.
Tumor blood vessels can develop from precancerous stem cells
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35401
Tumors require a blood supply to grow, but how they acquire their network of blood vessels is poorly understood.
In-hospital heart attacks during the night or weekends may lower survival rate
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35388
Patients who have an in-hospital cardiac arrest at night or on the weekend have a substantially lower rate of survival to discharge than hospitalized patients who experience a cardiac arrest during day/evening times on weekdays, according to a study in the February 20 issue of JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association.
Study identifies patterns of brain activation linked to the formation of long-term memories
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35411
Researchers at New York University and Israel's Weizmann Institute of Science have identified patterns of brain activation linked to the formation of long-term memories.
Gene therapy - immune system discovery may lead to effective treatment for glioblastoma multiforme
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35381
A new gene therapy approach that attracts and "trains" immune system cells to destroy deadly brain cancer cells also provides long-term immunity, produces no significant adverse effects and -- in the process of destroying the tumor -- promotes the return of normal brain function and behavioral skills, according to a study conducted by researchers at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center's Board of Governors Gene Therapeutics Research Institute.
Families need help coping with mild cognitive impairment
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35379
The age-related memory condition known as mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is more disruptive of day-to-day life and relationships than once believed, gerontology researchers at Virginia Tech have discovered.
Hormone refractory prostate cancers more likely to spread to other organs
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35383
Prostate cancers that are resistant to androgen deprivation therapy are more invasive and more likely to spread to other organs than androgen dependent prostate cancers, UCLA cancer researchers have found.
Siblings of schizophrenia patients display subtle shape abnormalities in brain
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35408
Subtle malformations in the brains of patients with schizophrenia also tend to occur in their healthy siblings, according to investigators at the Silvio Conte Center for the Neuroscience of Mental Disorders at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Shape abnormalities were found in the brain's thalamus.
Different treatments for acute kidney failure often have similar outcomes
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35375
An analysis of studies examining treatments for acute kidney failure indicates that intermittent hemodialysis and continuous kidney replacement therapy appear to lead to similar clinical outcomes, including a similar risk of death, according to an article in the February 20 issue of JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association.
Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) versus placebo for obsessive compulsive disorder
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35367
Common antidepressant drugs such as Prozac and Zoloft can be effective treatment options for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), according to a new review of studies.
US military should ensure careful screening prior to prescribing anti-malarial drug, mefloquine
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35368
Malaria is a constant threat to US military personnel operating in Afghanistan, but some troops may face further risk, as epidemiologists have revealed a significant prevalence of contraindications to the safe use of the anti-malarial drug, mefloquine.
Human stem cells aid stroke recovery in rats
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35387
Neural cells derived from human embryonic stem cells helped repair stroke-related damage in the brains of rats and led to improvements in their physical abilities, according to a new study by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine.
Music speeds up stroke recovery
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35363
A new study has found that listening to music can accelerate recovery from a stroke.
New key finding in neurodevelopment
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35360
A longstanding puzzle in neurodevelopment may have yielded up a key secret. A team led by scientists at Weill Cornell Medical College says they have determined how events at the very tips of the developing neuron's long, skinny axon affect gene transcription back in the cell's distant nucleus.
Victims less likely to survive a heart attack in hospital on the weekend
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35357
A new study has made some worrying revelations about people who have heart attacks.
New blood test six times more effective for tuberculosis control
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35336
In a landmark study electronically published today in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, a blood test for detecting TB infection, QuantiFERON(R)-TB Gold (QFT), has been shown to be six times more accurate than the conventional tuberculin skin test (TST) at predicting which tuberculosis (TB)-exposed individuals will go on to develop TB disease.
Fast food and no exercise damages the liver
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35338
Too much fast food and too little exercise can harm the liver, reveals a small study published ahead of print in the journal Gut.
Marijuana causes emotional and memory problems in multiple sclerosis patients
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35331
People with multiple sclerosis (MS) who smoke marijuana are more likely to have emotional and memory problems, according to research published February 13, 2008, in the online edition of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Study offers insight into possible cause of lymphoma
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35344
The immune system's powerful cellular mutation and repair processes appear to offer important clues as to how lymphatic cancer develops, Yale School of Medicine researchers report this week in Nature.
Stress hormone impacts memory, learning in diabetic rodents
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35334
Diabetes is known to impair the cognitive health of people, but now scientists have identified one potential mechanism underlying these learning and memory problems.
Tumor-targeting viral therapy slows neuroblastoma, malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35340
Researchers in a multi-institutional study led by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center slowed the growth of two particularly stubborn solid tumor cancers - neuroblastoma and peripheral nerve sheath tumors - without harming healthy tissues by inserting instructions to inhibit tissue growth into an engineered virus, according to study results published in the February 15 Cancer Research.
Is your job making you sick?
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35324
Managers and administrators are less likely to suffer from cancers according to a University of Sydney study published in the latest Medical Journal of Australia.
Protein found in the saliva of deer ticks prevents the HIV-1 virus from attaching to the surface of T cells
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35319
The HIV-1 virus cripples the human immune system by targeting white blood cells called T cells that form the body's first line of defense in fighting infections.
Two-way cell talk provides clues about neuromuscular disease
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35281
It's a scientific given that neurons tell other cells what to do, but new evidence suggests that, like with any good relationship, these target cells also have much to contribute, scientists say.
Insurance status linked to advanced stage in multiple cancers
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35300
A new American Cancer Society study of twelve types of cancer among more than 3.5 million cancer patients finds uninsured patients were significantly more likely to present with advanced stage cancer compared to patients with private insurance.
Nabilone marijuana-based drug reduces fibromyalgia pain
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35301
Patients with fibromyalgia treated with a synthetic form of marijuana, nabilone, showed significant reductions in pain and anxiety in a first-of-its-kind study, published in The Journal of Pain.
One size does not fit all when it comes to physical activity
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35269
A landmark University of Alberta study, analyzing a sample of over 275,000 individuals, has found that when it comes to participation in physical activity, one size does not fit all.
Giving birth to a boy can lead to higher levels of severe post-natal depression
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35253
Giving birth to a boy can lead to higher levels of severe post-natal depression (PND) and reduced quality of life than having a girl, according to research published in the February issue of Journal of Clinical Nursing.
Post-traumatic stress disorder leads to long-term health problems
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35250
Geisinger research finds that veterans suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are as likely to have long-term health problems as people with chronic disease risk factors such as an elevated white blood cell counts and biological signs and symptoms.
Screening for colorectal cancer should start at 40
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35267
New evidence suggests screening for colorectal cancer, which is now recommended to begin at age 50 for most people, should start five to 10 years earlier for individuals with a significant lifetime exposure to tobacco smoke, a University of Rochester Medical Center study said.
Exercise may reduce gallstones
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35270
A new University of Illinois study shows that exercise-trained mice get far fewer gallstones than sedentary mice and identifies potential mechanisms to explain why this occurs.
Routine screenings uncover hidden carbon monoxide poisoning
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35263
Screening all emergency room patients for carbon monoxide poisoning is a simple yet potentially life-saving practice that can be done even in a high-volume urban hospital, according to new research by emergency physicians at Rhode Island Hospital.
Probiotics help keep elite athletes fit and well
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35241
According to the latest Australian research the immune system of long-distance runners was enhanced by probiotics - dietary supplements containing potentially beneficial bacteria or yeasts.
Living under a flight path can raise your blood pressure
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35236
An international study is suggesting that night-time noise from aircraft or traffic raises blood pressure even while people are asleep.
Australian stem cell fracture treatment shows great results
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35235
A trial at an Australian hospital using adult stem cells to repair bone fractures has had excellent results.
Avastin cancer drug does well in breast cancer study
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35234
A new study on the cancer drug Avastin has found that when the drug is combined with chemotherapy it slowed down the progression of breast cancer.
Throwing money at back pain treatments does not guarantee relief
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35230
A new study by researchers in the United States has revealed that despite the billions of dollars spent in recent years on treating back pain, many people gain little relief.
Get fit because it's never too late!
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35229
According to the latest research it's never too late to get fit. Researchers in the United States say the benefits of a healthy, active lifestyle which includes regular exercise last well into old age.
Desire to weigh less is stronger predictor of health than obesity
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35197
In a study to examine the impact of desired body weight on the number of unhealthy days subjects report over one month, researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health found that the desire to weigh less was a more accurate predictor of physically and mentally unhealthy days, than body mass index (BMI).
HPV-positive head and neck cancer patients fare better than HPV-negative patients
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35206
Head and neck cancer patients with HPV-positive tumors tend to survive longer and are more responsive to treatment compared with patients with HPV-negative tumors, according to a study published online February 12 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
Patients with large support network of family and friends fare better after an operation
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35221
A new study published in the February issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons shows that patients with a large support network of family and friends report feeling less pain and anxiety prior to having a surgical procedure, which can have a substantially positive impact on their postoperative recovery.
Appropriate timing in the use of breast shields in children can further reduce MDCT radiation dose
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35194
Using breast shields during pediatric chest MDCT reduces radiation dose and minimally increases image noise, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock.
Does psychotherapy help older people with depression?
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35210
The jury is still out on whether psychotherapy can help older people with depression, according to a new review of recent research.
One red wine good, two bad!, says study
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35220
One drink of either red wine or alcohol slightly benefits the heart and blood vessels, but the positive effects on specific biological markers disappear with two drinks, say researchers at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre of the Toronto General Hospital.
Pharmaceutical policies: effects of cap and co-payment on rational drug use
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35202
A new review of existing research suggests that co-pays and caps on drug expenditures could keep crucial medications out of the hands of those who need them.
New findings show additional similarity between opiate and nicotine addiction
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35217
"That was good!" "Do it again." This is what the brain says when people use tobacco, as well as ‘hard drugs' such as heroin.
New Jefferson trial to test radiation-emitting beads against advanced liver cancer
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35218
Liver cancer specialists at Jefferson's Kimmel Cancer Center in Philadelphia are beginning an 18-month study of a new treatment for liver cancer.
Ductal carcinoma in situ patients overestimate breast cancer risks
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35199
Many women diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) have inaccurate perceptions of their breast cancer risks, according to a study published online February 12 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
Expenditures rising for back and neck problems, but health outcomes do not appear to be improving
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35203
Although expenses related to back and neck problems have increased substantially in the last decade, outcomes such as functional disability and work limitations do not appear to be improving, according to a study in the February 13 issue of JAMA.
Doctors uncertain about approaches to care for heart failure patients
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35152
Less than one fourth of physicians specializing in geriatrics, internal or family medicine or cardiology believe they can accurately predict the whether patients with heart failure are at risk of dying, new Saint Louis University research found.
White seniors more likely to have signs of future eye disease than black seniors
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35169
White individuals older than 65 are more likely than black individuals to have characteristics that indicate they will develop more advanced forms of the eye disease age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to a report in the February issue of Archives of Ophthalmology.
Public smoking ban decreases acute coronary events in Italy
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35143
The number of acute coronary events such as heart attack in adults dropped significantly after a smoking ban in public places in Italy, researchers reported in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.
Gene therapy protocol at UCSD activates immune system in patients with leukemia
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35159
A research team at the Moores Cancer Center at University of California, San Diego (UCSD) reports that patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) who were treated with a gene therapy protocol began making antibodies that reacted against their own leukemia cells.
Most hypertension patients ignore recommended diet
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35166
A relatively small proportion of individuals with hypertension (high blood pressure) eat diets that align with government guidelines for controlling the disease, according to a report in the February 11 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
Are patients making clinical decisions?
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35151
Doctors are adjusting their bedside manner as better informed patients make ever-increasing demands and expect to be listened to, and fully involved, in clinical decisions that directly affect their care.
Oxcarbazepine doesn't prevent migraine
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35155
Contrary to some reports, the epilepsy drug oxcarbazepine does not appear to prevent migraine, according to research published in the February 12, 2008, issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
1-year results of bronchial thermoplasty in refractory asthma
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35142
Asthmatx, Inc. has announced the publication of data from the Research in Severe Asthma (RISA) Trial of bronchial thermoplasty in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine (AJRCCM, 2007; 176:1185-1191).
Avastin (bevacizumab) damages brain vessels
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35144
The cancer drug Avastin (bevacizumab) is used to treat advanced bowel cancer in combination with chemotherapy.
Factors associated with exceptionally long life
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35186
A healthy lifestyle during the early elderly years—including weight management, exercising regularly and not smoking—may be associated with a greater probability of living to age 90 in men, as well as good health and physical function, according to a report in the February 11 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
Coronary disease may be on the rise
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35172
A Mayo Clinic analysis of two decades of autopsy results shows a long-term decline in the prevalence of coronary disease has ended and the disease may be on the upswing.
Prenatal exposure to maternal antibodies linked to autistic behaviors in offspring
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35174
New research from the UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute shows that an interaction between fetal brain cells and maternal antibodies could be linked with the repetitive behavior - also called stereotypies - that is characteristic of autism.
What do marathoners and heart failure patients have in common?
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35181
The new study shows that the fatigue that marathoners and other extreme athletes feel at the end of a race is caused by a tiny leak inside their muscles that probably also saps the energy from patients with heart failure.
Disability does not necessarily follow disease in living to old age
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35178
Researchers from Boston Medical Center's (BMC) New England Centenarian Study report that for a substantial proportion of their centenarian subjects, avoiding age-related diseases (i.e. stroke, cardiovascular disease, diabetes) may not be the key to their longevity; rather, the avoidance of disability may be a key feature in their exceptional survival.
Prion infection of neurons increases the free cholesterol content in cell membranes
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35175
A new study published in the online open access journal BMC Biology suggests that disturbances in membrane cholesterol may be the mechanism by which prions cause neurodegeneration and could point to a role for cholesterol in other neurodegenerative diseases.
Health care providers play key role in likelihood their patients are screened for colorectal cancer
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35176
The findings suggest that interventions targeting both the provider and the patient are needed to boost colorectal cancer screening rates, and in particular must take into account patient barriers such as concerns about payment and worries that cancer will be discovered.
Complex fibroadenomas patients can avoid surgery
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35187
Complex fibroadenomas have a low incidence of malignancy, so women with this condition can be more conservatively treated and avoid surgical biopsy, according to a new study by a team of researchers from the Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center in Jerusalem.
Donors' health associated with risk of infection among recipients of corneal transplants
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35153
Corneal grafts obtained from donors dying in the hospital or with cancer may be associated with an increased risk of infection for the recipient, according to a report in the February issue of Archives of Ophthalmology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
Learning disabilities associated with language problems later in life
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=35163
Individuals with a neurodegenerative condition affecting language appear more likely to have had a history of learning disabilities than those with other types of dementia or with no cognitive problems, according to a report in the February issue of Archives of Neurology.

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