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Medical Studies/Trials News MRI and PET/CT can prevent unnecessary treatment of some cervical cancer patients
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37280
MRI and PET/CT can help spare patients with clinically operable cervical cancer from unnecessary high-morbidity treatment, however, pretreatment imaging does not lead to increased survival of these patients, a new study shows.
Vigorous diagnosis and treatment programs for depression in cancer patients can extend life
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37295
A study recommended by David Spiegel of Faculty of 1000 Medicine, looks at the relationship between depression care management and survival rates in older patients.
Farm animals could provide some therapeutic benefit for people with mental illness
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37276
Time down on the farm with animals could provide some therapeutic benefit for people with mental illness, according to researchers writing in the open access journal Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health.
Biomarkers may reduce the need for biopsies and personalize transplant patient care
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37255
Data presented at the 28th Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) suggest the potential of a significant impact of using biomarkers to reduce the need for biopsies and personalize transplant patient care.
Developing cancer treatments directed at critical developmental pathway
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37260
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and colleagues discovered that the Notch signaling pathway, which determines the development of many cell types, and is also implicated in some cancers, is not universally essential for the maintenance of stem cells.
Does the internet influence suicidal behavior?
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37262
People searching the Internet for information about suicide methods are most likely to come across sites that encourage suicide rather than sites offering help and support, finds a study in this week's issue of the BMJ.
Keeping fit delays biological aging by up to 12 years
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37224
Maintaining aerobic fitness through middle age and beyond can delay biological ageing by up to 12 years and prolong independence during old age, concludes an analysis published ahead of print in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
Housework boosts mental health
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37220
Just 20 minutes of any physical activity, including housework, in a week is enough to boost mental health, reveals a large study published ahead of print in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
Prevention of osteoporosis might lie in vitamin D levels
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37240
Sixty-year-old Darlene Yates has had two hip replacements, a knee replacement and this past year shattered her left femur while she was walking in her neighborhood.
The impact of health problems on seniors' finances
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37213
A new study underscores the need for seniors to maintain their health -- in order to maintain their wealth.
Doxycycline effective against filariasis in Southeast Asia
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37247
Doxycycline alone is more effective against the most common form of filariasis in Southeast Asia than the standard treatment, with significantly fewer side effects, according to a new study published in the May 1 issue of Clinical Infectious Diseases and currently available online.
Your neighbourhood has an important effect on your health in later life
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37253
Research carried out at the Peninsula Medical School, South West England, has found strong links between neighbourhood deprivation and the physical and intellectual health of older people.
The effect of Raloxifene treatment in postmenopausal women with chronic kidney disease
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37207
The osteoporosis drug raloxifene increases bone mineral density and reduces the risk of vertebral fractures among postmenopausal women with mild to moderate chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study appearing in the July 2008 issue of the Journal of the American Society Nephrology.
Genetic test offers clues about cardiac hypertrophy in children
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37212
A mechanic uses diagnostic tests to determine why your engine is making strange sounds before lifting a wrench to fix the problem.
Kidney cancer deaths show overall decrease in Europe
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37221
Overall deaths from kidney cancer have now fallen across Europe after peaking in the early 1990s, according to a detailed analysis of mortality rates for 32 countries published in the urology journal BJU International.
Landmark study to improve osteoporosis care standards worldwide
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37222
Nearly 60,000 women aged 55 years and older have enrolled in a landmark, multi-national study that will focus on the management of osteoporosis across the globe.
Conjugated linoleic acid side effects - hormone leptin helps protect
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37209
An oil made of natural fatty acids that is sometimes used as a weight-loss supplement may need to be paired with hormones or other substances to prevent health problems that can follow rapid weight loss, a new study suggests.
Methamphetamine use in pregnancy changes learning ability of the offspring
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37227
Studies have suggested that infants exposed to methamphetamines while in the womb can suffer irreversible brain damage, although the exact effects of these drugs during pregnancy have been hard to pinpoint due to many other negative behaviors that often occur in meth users.
Personality disorders cause emotional reactions in staff
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37236
A study published in the open access journal BMC Psychiatry suggests that the way in which professional care workers respond emotionally to substance abuse patients with personality disorders depends on the type of disorder.
When it comes to emotions, eastern and western cultures see things very differently
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37191
A team of researchers from Canada, Japan and Amsterdam have uncovered some remarkable results on how eastern and western cultures assess situations very differently.
Boffins admit to using drugs to enhance their thinking
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37187
A survey of readers of a scientific journal has revealed that one in five use drugs to enhance their thinking.
Stopping a cancer trial early: is it for the benefit of patients or industry?
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37171
New research has identified a growing trend for trials of new cancer treatments to be stopped prematurely before the therapies' risks and benefits have been properly evaluated.
Type 1 diabetes study to improve the health of Wales
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37178
Swansea University researchers have been awarded more than £68,000 to investigate ways of reducing the risk of Type 1 diabetes patients developing potentially fatal hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose) during and after exercise.
Lower target levels for blood pressure, LDL-cholesterol may provide cardiovascular benefits
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37156
Patients with diabetes who reduced their blood pressure and LDL-cholesterol to below standard target levels had a greater decrease in carotid artery wall thickness, but did not have a significant difference in cardiovascular disease events than patients who had recommended blood pressure and LDL-cholesterol levels, according to a study in the April 9 issue of JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Increasing positive experiences decreases depression symptoms in patients with multiple sclerosis
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37155
Depression is prevalent among people living with chronic diseases, such as multiple sclerosis (MS). Although most people with MS live normal lives, they must manage symptoms and treatments that cause increased emotional and psychological stress on a daily basis.
Exercise is a natural pain reliever for arthritis
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37163
It may seem counterintuitive to exercise when suffering with joint pain, but physical activity is actually a natural pain reliever for most people suffering from arthritis.
Back pain problems may be more a matter of genetics than physical strain
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37136
What do you learn by looking at the spines of hundreds of Finnish twins?
Rreishi mushroom and green tea for cancer prevention
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37148
Both the reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum; Lingzhi) and green tea have long held a place in traditional medicine in China and other Asian countries, for the general promotion of health and long life and for the treatment of specific diseases.
Apples lower risk for metabolic syndrome
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37133
Not eating your apple a day? Perhaps you should be. Adults who eat apples, apple juice and applesauce have a significantly reduced risk of metabolic syndrome, a cluster of health problems that are linked to numerous chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
High-dose chemo does not improve survival in small cell lung cancer
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37153
Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) patients treated with high-dose chemotherapy did not have better survival rates than those treated with standard doses, according to a randomized controlled trial published online April 8 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute .
Omega-3 fatty acids ineffective for managing Crohn's disease
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37162
An international study led by Dr. Brian Feagan of Robarts Research Institute at The University of Western Ontario in London, Canada has found that omega-3 fatty acids are ineffective for managing Crohn's disease.
Combination therapy improves survival time for patients with more advanced liver cancer
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37141
Combining a type of chemotherapy with radiothermal therapy resulted in longer survival time for patients with advanced liver cancer, compared to receiving the therapies alone, according to a study in the April 9 issue of JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Cutting unnecessary treatment for blood disorder in pregnancy
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37143
A new test for identifying a mismatch between the blood of a pregnant woman and her baby is accurate, feasible, and could substantially reduce unnecessary treatment, finds a Bristol study published on bmj.com.
Cholesterol, blood pressure control may reverse atherosclerosis in adults with diabetes
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37140
Aggressively lowering cholesterol and blood pressure levels below current targets in adults with type 2 diabetes may help to prevent - and possibly reverse - hardening of the arteries, according to new research supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health.
Diabetes drug may hold potential as treatment for epilepsy, using same mechanism as ketogenic diet
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37144
Two years ago, University of Wisconsin-Madison scientists reported they had suppressed epileptic seizures in rats by giving them a glycolytic-inhibitor, inhibiting the brain's ability to turn sugar into excess energy and blocking the expression of seizure-related genes.
Angina drug ranolazine potentially useful against heart rhythm disorders
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37135
A recently approved angina drug may also represent a powerful new treatment for a rare hereditary syndrome that places teens at risk for sudden cardiac death, according to research presented on April 1st at the 57th Annual Scientific Sessions of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) in Chicago.
Negligent, attentive mouse mothers show biological differences
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37159
In mice, child neglect is a product of both nature and nurture, according to a new study.
Kidney cancer deaths show overall decline in Europe but study reveals wide variations between countries
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37131
Overall deaths from kidney cancer have now fallen across Europe after peaking in the early 1990s, according to a detailed analysis of mortality rates for 32 countries published in the urology journal BJU International.
Parkinson transplants survive at least 16 years
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37129
Transplanted cells can survive in the brain for over one and half decade. However, some of the transplanted cells developed Parkinson-like features which is very surprising.
Artifical food colours make kids hyperactive
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37128
A study by researchers in Britain suggests that artificial colour added to food and beverages could cause hyperactivity.
Benefits of some cancer drugs exaggerated because trials were stopped early
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37123
Italian scientists say the benefits of some cancer drugs may be exaggerated as a rising number of trials are stopped early.
Depression and Alzheimer's
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37075
People who have had depression are more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than people who have never had depression, according to a study published in the April 8, 2008, issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Long-term interleukin-6 levels and subsequent risk of coronary heart disease
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37088
In research published in the open access journal PLoS Medicine this week, John Danesh of the University of Cambridge and colleagues find that interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels (a type of protein produced by inflammation, attracting cells of the immune system to the site of injury) are associated with coronary heart disease.
Tea catechins and their anticancer activity
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37076
Increased consumption of teas rich in catechins is associated with reduced risk of stomach, colon and other gastrointestinal cancers.
Backpack straps can decrease blood flow in the shoulder and arm
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37068
They found the straps can significantly increase pressure when the load is ten percent or more. They also found that strap pressures with loads as small as ten percent of bodyweight can obstruct localized blood flow and contribute to shoulder fatigue.
Effective treatment of smell loss with theophylline
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37081
Despite the fact that millions of Americans are believed to have lost their sense of smell (hyposmia), no effective method exists to treat many of these people.
NanoViricides begins HIV drug animal trials
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37093
NanoViricides, Inc. has announced that preliminary animal trials of the Company's HIV therapeutic candidates have begun at a BioSafety Level 3 (BSL-3) Laboratory facility in Boston, MA.
Anticipation of laughter reduces levels of stress hormones
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37095
In 2006 researchers investigating the interaction between the brain, behavior, and the immune system found that simply anticipating a mirthful laughter experience boosted health-protecting hormones.
Skin product decreases malignant melanoma tumor growth according to study
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37097
A new study presented at the Experimental Biology Annual Meeting shows that a proprietary blend extracted from canola, Dermytol, produces a pronounced reduction of malignant melanoma cell growth. Dermytol, a proprietary compound developed by KGK Synergize Inc., a biotechnology company in Ontario Canada, is designed to protect skin cells from damage that may lead to skin cancer.
TVs in teen's bedrooms bad for many reasons
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37109
University of Minnesota School of Public Health researchers have found that older adolescents who have a bedroom television are less likely to engage in healthy activities such as exercising, eating fruits or vegetables, and enjoying family meals.
Treatment with an anti-psychotic drug found to cause changes in metabolism earlier than expected
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37108
Schizophrenia is a complex type of psychotic mental illness characterized by thoughts that are uncoupled from reality.
Stress may lead students to stimulants
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37061
The performance pressures from end-of-semester exams and papers can take a toll on students, even leading them to turn to potentially harmful substances to keep them awake and alert.
Alzheimer's vaccine clears amyloid plaques but has little effect on learning and memory impairment
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37012
A promising vaccine being tested for Alzheimer's disease does what it is designed to do -- clear beta-amyloid plaques from the brain -- but it does not seem to help restore lost learning and memory abilities, according to a University of California, Irvine study.
Lip balms and glosses may increase your chances of developing a skin cancer
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37047
Wear sunscreen on your face everyday? Think you're covered? Well think again.
Significant dementia risk attributable to small blood vessel damage
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37048
Autopsy data of 221 men and women found that the brains of one-third of individuals who had dementia before death showed evidence of small, cumulative blood vessel damage that can arise from hypertension or diabetes.
1/3 of risk for dementia attributable to small vessel disease, autopsy study shows
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37007
Alzheimer's disease may be what most people fear as they grow older, but autopsy data from a long-range study of 3,400 men and women in the Seattle region found that the brains of a third of those who had become demented before death showed evidence of small vessel damage: the type of small, cumulative injury that can come from hypertension or diabetes.
Cholesterol in Parkinson's disease
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37040
In 2006, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers published a study that found people with low levels of LDL cholesterol are more likely to have Parkinson's disease than people with high LDL levels.
Transplanted dopamine neurons are affected by the Parkinson's disease process
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37054
A new groundbreaking study published in Nature Medicine has implications for the future of transplantation and stem cell therapies as a treatment for Parkinson's disease.
Ibuprofen and acetaminophen shown to increase muscle mass and muscle strength
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37028
Taking daily recommended dosages of ibuprofen and acetaminophen caused a substantially greater increase over placebo in the amount of quadriceps muscle mass and muscle strength gained during three months of regular weight lifting, in a study by physiologists at the Human Performance Laboratory, Ball State University.
What do husbands bring to a marriage? More housework for wives!
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37014
The results of a new study which has found that marriage creates hours more housework for women will come as no surprise to the majority of married women.
Mitochondria play role in pathogenesis of AD and estrogen-induced neuroprotection
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37029
As the major source of free radicals in cells, mitochondria contribute to the high levels of oxidative stress believed to play a role in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease.
New test could cut unnecessary treatment for blood disorder in pregnancy
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=36987
A new test for identifying a mismatch between the blood of a pregnant woman and her baby is accurate, feasible, and could substantially reduce unnecessary treatment, finds a study published on bmj.com.
Genetics, environment differently influence the 'pathway of risk' leading to alcohol dependence
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=36979
Alcohol dependence (AD) is influenced by both genetic and environmental factors, and its development involves "transitioning" through multiple stages of drinking behaviors.
Aripiprazole has potential for treating alcohol dependence
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=36968
Aripiprazole is currently approved to treat bipolar disorder as well as schizophrenia. A new study has found that it significantly and dose-dependently increases the sedative effects of alcohol and, to a lesser degree, decreases the euphoric effects of alcohol. Future research will need to examine the beneficial versus the side effects of aripiprazole for treatment of alcohol dependence.
Life after coronary bypass surgery
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=36973
For many years, assumptions have lingered that Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery Grafting (CABG) produces measurable cognitive impairment, either because of the surgery or use of cardiopulmonary bypass.
Pregnant mothers' diet linked to baby's obesity
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=36991
Pregnant and lactating rats fed on a diet of hydrogenated fat during pregnancy and lactation had babies who were fatter than rats fed a normal diet, according to research published in Lipids in Health and Disease.
Binge drinkers responsible for most alcohol-impaired driving on U.S. roads
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=36969
New findings show that most AI driving is due to binge drinkers rather than heavy or alcohol-dependent drinkers. Researchers say effective strategies must address both excessive drinking as well as impaired driving.
Optimal level of anxiety
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=36964
Anxiety gets a lot of bad press. Dwelling on the negative can lead to chronic stress and anxiety disorders and phobias, but evolutionarily speaking, anxiety holds some functional value.
Clinical trial to test a novel HIV/AIDS vaccine
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=36971
This new vaccine aims to overcome the problem of preexisting immunity to common vaccine vectors, which is thought to be a major problem in the developing world.
Alcohol and malt liquor availability and promotion higher in African American inner cities
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=36966
It appears that living in a poor neighborhood with a high concentration of African Americans is associated with greater alcohol availability and promotion - especially malt liquor - according to a recent study by University of Minnesota researchers.
HDAC inhibitors show potential as therapeutic agents in treating alcoholism
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=36939
Reshaping of the DNA scaffolding that supports and controls the expression of genes in the brain may play a major role in the alcohol withdrawal symptoms, particularly anxiety, that make it so difficult for alcoholics to stop using alcohol.
Genetic mutations tied to immune comeback during therapy for HIV-1
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=36946
Researchers with the Infectious Disease Clinical Research Program (IDCRP) at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) here and the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio have published a patient outcome study in the March 30 online edition of Nature Medicine that may signal a need for a change of thought in the management of HIV.
Disparities in postmastectomy breast reconstruction
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=36950
In a new study examining disparities in postmastectomy breast reconstruction, researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) in Boston, Mass., concluded that lack of patient-provider discussion may contribute to socioeconomic, age and race-related inconsistencies in the use of breast reconstruction after mastectomy.
A daily dose of caffeine may help protect against Alzheimer's
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=36934
A daily dose of caffeine blocks the disruptive effects of high cholesterol that scientists have linked to Alzheimer's disease.
Differences between men and women's acceptance of discrimination
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=36941
Men are more likely to tolerate discrimination than women, however both sexes tend to accept prejudice against poorly educated immigrants and Arab-American airplane travelers, according to a study by the USC-Caltech Center for the Study of Law and Politics.
De-marrowing helps bones mend faster
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=36938
Could you strengthen bones and speed up recovery after fractures and breaks simply by removing some bone marrow with a syringe?
Increased risk of myocardial infarction and diabetes in East Germany
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=36948
More people suffer from overweight, high blood pressure and metabolic disturbances in East Germany than in West Germany.
Study identifies infection risks for patients with inflammatory bowel disease
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=36952
A new Mayo Clinic study finds that patients who are 50 or older and take multiple immunosuppressive medications for inflammatory bowel disease have a higher risk for developing infections. The study is published in this month's issue of Gastroenterology.
Sleep deprivation can cause sleepwalking
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=36951
Somnambulism, which affects up to four percent of adults, can cause mental confusion or bouts of amnesia in those affected as they wander unresponsive to their environment.
Seatbelts save fetuses
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=36961
A new study could have a profound effect on fetal deaths and injuries caused by car accidents.
New study shows seat belts save the lives of unborn babies
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=36932
New research from the U.S. has found that for pregnant women seatbelts protect the fetus in the event of an accident.
Myth about drinking copius amounts of water debunked
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=36931
Scientists in the United States say there is little evidence that drinking lots of water improves the health.
Smoking bans push up drink-driving fatalities
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=36928
According to researchers in the United States the number of fatal accidents from drink-driving has escalated because of smoking bans in bars.
Chemotherapy-induced anemia increases risk of local breast cancer recurrence
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=36877
Patients with breast cancer who developed anemia during chemotherapy had nearly three times the risk of local recurrence as those who did not, according to a study published in the April 1 issue of Clinical Cancer Research¸ a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.
Illicit drug use increasingly glamorized in rap music
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=36881
Rap music has gone from an art form that largely warned against the dangers of substance abuse to one that often glorifies illegal drug use, according to the first systematic social science study of the genre covering nearly two decades.
Catheter repair of mitral valve improves heart size, symptoms
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=36876
A catheter-mounted device that acts like a clothespin to clip together the flaps of a leaky heart valve is not only reducing the abnormal backflow of blood from the left ventricle to the left atrium, it is helping to shrink the enlarged, overworked heart and relieving symptoms of fluid overload - all without open-chest surgery.
Investigational treatment for advanced widespread emphysema
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=36878
Researchers at Suburban Lung Associates and the Chicago Chest Center recently announced the start of the EASE (Exhale Airway Stents for Emphysema) Trial to explore an investigational treatment for advanced widespread emphysema.
Patient interventions with low-income and minorities increases colonoscopy rates
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=36888
Patient interventions are necessary to achieve higher rates of colorectal cancer screening in low-income and minority patients, according to two studies in the current issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology , the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute.
Potential link found between bacteria found in the human digestive system and obesity
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=36891
Obesity is more than a cosmetic concern because it increases a person's risk for developing high blood pressure, diabetes and many other serious health problems.
Stimulant treatment for ADHD does not contribute to substance abuse later in life
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=36902
Treating children as early as age six or seven with stimulants for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is not likely to increase risk of substance abuse as adults, according to two studies funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Older corneas suitable for transplantation
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=36903
The age pool of corneas for transplant should be expanded to include donors up to 75 years of age, based on findings from a study funded by the National Eye Institute (NEI), one of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Smokers with lung disease require more than brief smoking cessation interventions
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=36913
Although effective treatments for smoking cessation exist, and research has shown that patients who receive smoking cessation treatment are twice as likely to quit -- limited insurance coverage, poor adherence to practice guidelines, lack of clinician training in smoking cessation, time constraints and inadequate clinic systems to easily identify and treat smokers have limited the availability and quality of smoking cessation treatment.
Rimonabant shows mixed results for slowing progression of coronary disease
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=36893
The anti-obesity medication rimonabant showed mixed results in slowing progression of coronary artery disease in patients with abdominal obesity and pre-existing coronary disease, according to a new study in the April 2 issue of JAMA.
Angioplasty and stenting for renal artery lesions
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=36906
The largest-ever randomized study to evaluate the effectiveness of catheter-based interventions in patients with narrowing of the renal artery has shown that angioplasty and stenting offer no benefit over medical therapy.
Confusing sexual interest with friendliness
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=36915
New research from Indiana University and Yale suggests that college-age men confuse friendly non-verbal cues with cues for sexual interest because the men have a less discerning eye than women -- but their female peers aren't far behind.
Bosentan drugs offers new approach to limiting organ damage in sickle cell disease
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=36896
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is so called because of the abnormal sickle shape of the red blood cells in individuals with this blood disorder.
Synthetic progestin linked to breast cancer
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=36895
Millions of post-menopausal women use hormone replacement therapy (HRT) as a method to reduce symptoms associated with menopause.
Link found between insomnia and depression in young adults
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=36899
A study published in the April 1 issue of the journal SLEEP confirms the persistent nature of insomnia and the increased risk of subsequent depression among individuals with insomnia.
Too many students depressed and anxious
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=36926
A University of Queensland psychology researcher is warning that many university students are suffering from psychological problems which jeopardise their futures.
A heart defibrillator at home does not guarantee survival from a heart attack
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=36925
A new study has found that having a portable heart defibrillator does not raise the chances of survival in people who have heart attacks in their homes.
Restrictive drug policies often cause schizophrenic patients to discontinue medication
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=36908
Policies requiring authorization before physicians can prescribe newer medications to schizophrenic patients may be counter-productive.
Unraveling how a drug helps patients with multiple sclerosis
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=36917
Although the drug IFN-beta is commonly used to treat individuals with the relapsing-remitting form of multiple sclerosis (MS), little is known about the mechanism(s) by which it acts.

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