Donepezil seen helpful in early Alzheimer’s
• Neurology • Dec 22 04
Donepezil provides a significant benefit in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, the results of a new study indicate.
Dr. Ben Seltzer, of…
Phone makers ask for more research into DNA damage
• Public Health • Dec 22 04
Two of the world’s top mobile phone makers said more research is needed into the potential for cell phone radiation to damage DNA, following…
More pregnancies, and false alarms, in winter
• Pregnancy • Dec 22 04
Sales of pregnancy tests typically soar in the first months of the year, as more women than usual tend to become pregnant - or…
High blood sugar, as well as low, slows the mind
• Diabetes • Dec 22 04
Many people with diabetes find that they become mentally and physically sluggish during periods when their blood sugar level rises in the course…
Japan reports bird flu virus infection
• Public Health • Dec 22 04
Japan’s Health Ministry said on Wednesday that at least one person had been infected with the bird flu virus after an outbreak among chickens…
Brain area may control urge to hoard
• Brain • Dec 22 04
Researchers may have located the area in the brain that separates the stamp collectors from the pack rats.
Stories abound of people who filled…
Clearer info could up cancer screening in blacks
• Cancer • Dec 22 04
Better doctor-patient communication may improve colon cancer screening rates among African Americans, results of a North Carolina study suggest.
“Good communication between patients and…
Hyperglycemia linked to cognitive-motor slowing in diabetics
• Diabetes • Dec 22 04
Many diabetics experience worse cognitive-motor functioning during periods of hyperglycemia that occur in the course of their daily routines, investigators report in the January…
Safe drug imports could be difficult - report
• Drug News • Dec 21 04
Importing cheaper prescription drugs should not come at the expense of safety, said a U.S. government report issued on Tuesday that highlighted the problems…
Study finds genetic link to lung cancer
• Cancer: Lung • Dec 21 04
Lung cancer appears to run in families, researchers said on Tuesday, though exposure to tobacco smoke is still the dominant cause of the…
Many kids with ADHD not followed after diagnosis
• Children's Health • Dec 21 04
Children with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who are prescribed stimulant medication rarely receive optimal follow-up care, the results of a new study suggest.
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Hyaluronic acid of no benefit in osteoarthritis
• Arthritis • Dec 21 04
A one-year study found that injections of a new hyaluronic acid compound called NRD101 have the same effect on osteoarthritis of the knee as…
Smelling citrus oils prevents asthma in rats
• Asthma • Dec 21 04
A key ingredient in the aroma from citrus fruits such as oranges and lemons appears to protect rats from the symptoms of asthma, new…
UK heart patients told to stop COX-2 inhibitors
• Drug News • Dec 21 04
British drug regulators said on Tuesday that patients should stop taking COX-2 inhibitors if they have heart disease.
“Patients treated with any COX-2 inhibitor…
Don’t compromise safety, says drug import report
• Drug News • Dec 21 04
Cheaper imported prescription drugs should not come at the expense of safety, said a U.S. government report issued on Tuesday that highlighted the problems…
Asthma therapy compliance poor in many patients
• Asthma • Dec 21 04
Despite the high risk of exacerbation and even death, high-risk patients discharged after asthma hospitalizations often prematurely stop using prescribed corticosteroids, researchers report…
New UK tobacco advertising laws take effect
• Tobacco & Marijuana • Dec 21 04
New controls on tobacco advertising came into effect in Britain on Tuesday, the latest step in a government campaign against smoking.
Cigarette and tobacco…
Meat industry sees no end yet to Japanese ban
• Public Health • Dec 21 04
No end is in sight to Japan’s ban on imports of a U.S. beef, the head of a U.S. beef industry delegation said on…
Poor sleep in late pregnancy tied to tougher labor
• Pregnancy • Dec 21 04
First-time mothers who get little sleep late in pregnancy may have a longer labor and higher odds of a cesarean section than women who…
Acupuncture can relieve arthritis pain
• Arthritis • Dec 21 04
According to a new study, acupuncture significantly reduces pain and improves function in those suffering osteoarthritis of the knee.
Acupuncture has received mainstream acceptance,…
Gulf War veterans may face increased risk of lung cancer
• Cancer: Lung • Dec 21 04
Veterans of the 1991 Persian Gulf War exposed to pollution from oil well fires, exhausts and other sources may face an increased risk of…
Heart Risks Also Seen In Naproxen, Health Agency Says
• Drug News • Dec 21 04
The National Institutes of Health is halting a study testing whether Celebrex - or naproxen - would reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
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Chinese woman receives seven organs
• Surgery • Dec 21 04
Shanghai, Dec. 21 - Surgeons from Shanghai’s Ruijin Hospital said Monday an operation to transplant seven organs from a single donor to a 38-year-old…
State drops flu vaccine age to 50
• Public Health • Dec 21 04
The shift downward has come to make sure the vaccine gets used.
If you’re an aging baby boomer, those extra years will…
FDA keeping options open on Naproxen
• Drug News • Dec 21 04
The head of the U.S. drug safety agency said on Tuesday the United States was keeping “all regulatory options open” as it studied data…