Daily Health News
10/11/2008
- Health Highlights: Oct. 11, 2008
- Fliers Can Keep Blood Clots at Bay
Simple exercises, staying hydrated best ways to avoid deep vein thrombosis, therapists say
10/10/2008
- Is Human Growth Hormone a Key to Longevity?
Current evidence suggests its anti-aging benefits are marginal - New Factors Join Kids' Sleep Disorders, Cognition
Blood pressure, brain oxygen levels might modify severity of some deficits, study says - Little-Known Fat Can Be a Heartbreaker
Elevated lipoprotein (a) levels boost cardiovascular disease risk for some - Antibiotics May Not Cause Diarrheal Bacteria
Since testing is often on those already on drugs, some diagnoses could be wrong, study says - Liver Transplant Patients at Higher Cancer Risk
1 in 6 likely to develop some form of disease by 20 years after operation, study says - Ginkgo Prevented Stroke Damage in Mice
But it's not clear if the popular extract would be effective in humans - Kogenate FS Prevents Joint Damage in Young Hemophiliacs
Hemophilia A affects about 15,000 in the U.S. - Metabolic Syndrome Raises Colon Cancer Risk 75%
Finding suggests need for more careful screening for these patients, researcher says - Older Diabetics With Depression Face Higher Death Rate
Study suggests poor self-care partly to blame - Chemo Alone Effective in Treating Kids' Brain Tumors
Delaying, avoiding radiation could lessen long-term side effects, study finds - Racial Disparities Exist in Head and Neck Cancer Outcomes
Blacks, the poor diagnosed at younger age, with more advanced disease, study says - Tamoxifen Cuts Fracture Risk: Study
But the benefit disappears when breast cancer drug is stopped - Health Highlights: Oct. 10, 2008
- Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 10, 2008
- Flu Can Be Deadly for Young Victims
CDC now recommends shots for those aged 6 months to 19 - Health Tip: Coping With Epilepsy
Help protect yourself in the event of a seizure - Health Tip: Bonding With Your Premature Baby
How you can interact - Gene Variation Found in Boys With Delinquent Peers
High-risk homes with disengaged moms defined pattern, but not for young girls, study finds - Infliximab-Based Treatment Effective for Crohn's Patients
Remicade alone or in combo with azathioprine better for inflammatory disorder
10/09/2008
- People With Social Phobia Have Different Self-Image
MRI reveals altered brain response to negative comments - Small Intestine Senses Bitter Toxins in Food
Finding could improve cancer, diabetes treatments, study suggests - Some Arteries Opened Safely Without Heparin
But Italian researchers warn only the lowest-risk patients can benefit - Bipolar Disorder in Children Lingers
Study finds 44% still suffer bouts of mania, depression as young adults - 25% of Teen Girls Vaccinated for HPV
It's a good start for new vaccine, CDC says - NSAIDs Might Lower Breast Cancer Risk
Analysis of 38 studies found painkillers showed protective effect - Drug Sorafenib Improves Kidney Cancer Outcomes
It helped older and younger patients, study says - Rapaflo Approved for Enlarged Prostate
The leading reason men visit urologists - Brain Rewires Itself After Hand Transplant
Research reveals 'plasticity' of adult neurons - Mental Barriers Block Obese Women From Exercise
But tailored programs could ease fears, overcome self consciousness, study suggests - Health Highlights: Oct. 9, 2008
- Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 9, 2008
- New Guidelines Make It Easy to Get Fit
U.S. government suggests weekly workouts can work - Health Tip: Prepare Your Child for a New Baby
Adjusting to a new brother or sister - Health Tip: Coping With COPD
What you can do - Doctors' Groups Collaborate on Care for Heart Patients
They offer guidelines for drug therapy that could harm digestive tract
10/08/2008
- New Avian Flu Vaccine Strategy Proposed
Advance shots protect those most exposed in possible pandemic, researchers suggest - Blacks at Higher Risk for Brain Lesions Causing Stroke
They had 32% more microbleeds in several different areas, study finds - New Vaccine May Help Type 1 Diabetics in Future
Early study finds it appears to sustain insulin production in the newly diagnosed. - New Advances Could Battle Cancer Cell by Cell
Flow cytometry illuminates signaling protein pathways, study says - Blood Cell Genes May Signal Heart Disease
Small study finds their levels correlate with cardiovascular trouble - Researchers Create Embryonic-Like Stem Cells From Human Testes
Finding could sidestep ethical concerns surrounding use of cells from embryos - Genetic Research Offers Insights Into Form of Malaria
P. vivax causes 300 million cases of the disease each year - Children as Young as 4 Can Develop OCD
Full-blown obsessive symptoms seen in both younger, older children, study finds - Cell Protein Suppresses Pain Better Than Morphine
Injected into mice, it proved more effective but with fewer side effects, study says - New DNA Stool Testing Spots More Colon Cancers
Study found it detected twice as many malignancies, serious precancerous polyps - Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 8, 2008
- Health Highlights: Oct. 8, 2008
- Oregon's Assisted Suicide Law May Overlook Depressed Patients
Study finds 1 in 4 terminally ill not getting treatment that could influence decision - Economic Crisis Takes Toll on Emotional Health
Experts seeing more cases of sleeplessness, anxiety, but they offer tips for coping - Family Income Impacts Children's Health
Big gaps exist between states, and between poor, middle- and upper-class families, study finds - Health Tip: Weight-Lifting Safety
Reduce your risk of injury
10/07/2008
- Radio-Frequency Tags Cut Specimen Bottle Errors
Used in passports, library cards, they helped reduced mislabeling of tissue specimens - Doctors Know Little About Consumer-Directed Health Plans
They're not prepared to counsel patients on medical budgeting, study finds - Tamoxifen Speeds Diagnosis of ER-Negative Breast Cancer
Study suggests the drug may make tumors easier to spot - Simpler Test May Be Best for Diagnosing Blood Clots in Leg
Compression ultrasound similar to more expensive whole-leg color ultrasound, study finds - Patients Benefit From End-of-Life Discussions With a Doctor
Less likely to feel distress, more likely to enjoy better quality of life, study finds - Role of Circumcision in Reducing HIV Risk Still Unclear
Review doesn't find a protective effect in post-HAART era - Early Mobility Best for ICU Patients
Getting out of bed sooner helped quality of life after discharge, study finds - Patients in Minimally Conscious State May Still Feel Pain
These brain-damaged individuals show signs of awareness, unlike vegetative state - Fatty Acid in Olive Oil Wards Off Hunger
Study with lab animals might one day lead to new weight control approach in people - Drug Companies Say No Cold Meds for Kids Under 4
FDA supports industry's voluntary action to change labeling as agency continues to assess whether products are safe for the youngest set - Prostate Meds Not Tied to Increased Hip Fracture Risk
But long-term effects of hormone-blocking drugs still need review, study finds - Microwaves a Menace for Young Kids
Scalds, resulting in serious injuries, can occur, study finds - For Some Animals, There's No Place at Home
Exotic pets like rodents, reptiles and monkeys can carry disease, report warns - Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 7, 2008
- Health Highlights: Oct. 7, 2008
- Scientists Explore New Test for Down Syndrome
If effective, it would be less invasive than current prenatal exams - Study Suggests Red Wine May Protect Against Lung Cancer
But authors say research, which focused on men, doesn't mean it's OK to smoke - Health Tip: Symptoms of a Drug Allergy
Signs that you're having a reaction - Health Tip: When Earwax Builds Up
How to take care of it - Genes Give Clues to Age-Linked Eye Trouble
Macular degeneration is a major cause of vision loss, blindness
10/06/2008
- ADHD Stimulant Meds Cut Young Girls' Drug Abuse Risk
Study mirrors previous findings in boys, researchers say - Pneumonia Vaccine Lowers Chances of Heart Attack
50% reduction in risk seen 2 years later in Canadian study - Occasional Forgetfulness Tied to Loss of Brain Volume
It's unclear whether this is linked to dementia, scientists say - Bedroom Fan Cuts SIDS Risk by 72%
Increasing ventilation in baby's bedroom produced surprisingly good results, study reports. - Pediatricians Would Admit Error Only Half the Time
Doctors often don't disclose less obvious mistakes, even if they cause harm, study finds - Kids' Flu Shot Largely Ineffective Over Past Few Years
Study finds it didn't keep them from hospitals, doctors' offices - Vending Machines Found in Most Middle Schools
Snacks, drinks sold not helping fight against childhood obesity, researcher notes - Hospital Fixes Cut Opiate Errors in Kids
Simple adjustments also save money, since side effects can affect length of stay, study says - New Test Detects Rare Leukemia More Quickly
Researchers also found technique could track response to treatments - Teens May Be Missing Out on Needed Vaccines
Not getting preventive care biggest reason for immunization shortfall, study finds - Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 6, 2008
- Health Highlights: Oct. 6, 2008
- Free Prescription Drug Samples Pose Risk to Kids
Few actually go to needy children, and newer meds lack safety profile, study finds - Health Tip: Biking Safely
Suggestions for when your child pedals - Health Tip: Boost Your Energy
Work smarter and slower - Obesity, Insulin Level Impact Prostate Cancer Survival
Heavy men with high output of the hormone had quadruple the death risk, study found
10/05/2008
- Health Highlights: Oct. 5, 2008
- Form IDs Spinal Patients Likely to Stick With Therapy
13-item questionnaire predicts who will be more active in post-surgery rehab - Spiriva Safe, Effective for COPD Patients
However, treatment does not slow disease progression, researchers say
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