Re-opening of carotid arteries in stroke has high success rate with stenting
• Neurology • Nov 22 05
University of Pittsburgh researchers report a high level of effectiveness in re-opening completely blocked internal carotid arteries (ICA) as late as…
Sleeping on back affects sleep apnea among young children
• Children's Health • Nov 22 05
Children aged three and younger who have a sleeping disorder known as sleep apnea show more respiratory disturbance when they sleep on their backs,…
Aspirin can significantly reduce the risk of stroke in women
• Neurology • Nov 22 05
A meta-analysis of more than 95,000 patients has shown that aspirin can significantly reduce the risk of stroke in women, but it appears to…
Diets rich in meat increase the likelihood of developing chronic respiratory symptoms
• Respiratory Problems • Nov 22 05
A new study finds that eating mostly meat, refined starches, and sodium may increase the likelihood of developing chronic respiratory symptoms, including chronic obstructive…
Accurate and rapid method of diagnosing bacterial meningitis
• Emergencies / First Aid • • Infections • Nov 22 05
University of Sydney researchers at Westmead Millennium Institute develop an accurate and rapid method of diagnosing bacterial meningitis.
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Chemists Characterize Alzheimer’s Plaque Precursor
• Neurology • Nov 22 05
Using a nuclear magnetic resonance technique, University of Illinois at Chicago chemists have obtained the first molecular-level images of precursors of bundled fibrils that…
Study Reveals Best Ways for Pediatricians to Educate Families
• Public Health • Nov 22 05
Shari Barkin, M.D., a pediatrician at Brenner Children’s Hospital, says physicians who discuss numerous health prevention topics with parents during a well-child visit run…
Breast-feeding reduces risk of celiac disease
• Children's Health • Nov 22 05
It appears that breast-feeding lowers the risk of developing celiac disease, a common gastrointestinal problem caused by intolerance to a grain protein called gluten,…
Indonesia says man died of bird flu
• Flu • Nov 22 05
Local tests have shown a 35-year-old man has died in Indonesia of the H5N1 strain of bird flu but the results have to be…
Viagra effectively treats urinary tract symptoms associated with prostate enlargement
• Urine Problems • Nov 21 05
Viagra (sildenafil citrate), known for improving erectile dysfunction (ED), also effectively treats the prostate and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) associated with prostate enlargement…
Occupation and Education Influence Risk for Parkinson’s Disease
• Neurology • Nov 21 05
Mayo Clinic researchers have found that an individual’s educational and career paths impact Parkinson’s disease risk later in life. This report will appear in…
Twins’ Lower IQ Levels than Single-Born Children Not Down to Social Factors
• Children's Health • Nov 18 05
Social and economic circumstances do not explain why twins have significantly lower IQ in childhood than single-born children, according to a study in this…
Many women victim of “gendercide,” study finds
• Gender: Female • Nov 18 05
There is a shortfall of some 200 million women in the world - “missing” due to what a three-year study on violence against women…
Puffing on a hookah may lead to gum disease
• Dental Health • Nov 18 05
Though water pipes are widely viewed as a “safer” way to smoke, they may be as damaging to the teeth and gums as cigarettes…
Folk remedy oils can cause infant pneumonia
• Children's Health • Nov 18 05
The traditional practice of using vegetable or other oils to soothe infants’ stomachs and stuffy noses can put them at risk of a form…
Roche’s Actemra helps rheumatoid arthritis
• Arthritis • Nov 17 05
Roche said on Thursday its Actemra drug, developed by Japanese partner Chugai, was better than current standard treatments in preventing the progression of joint…
Once-daily ciprofloxacin clears urinary infection
• Urine Problems • Nov 17 05
Once-daily use of a new extended release (ER) formulation of the antibiotic ciprofloxacin is as effective as twice-daily intermediate-release (IR) ciprofloxacin in clearing up…
Bird Flu: Government Needs to Allocate More for Antivirals, Public Education
• Flu • Nov 17 05
The federal government needs to take a lead in directing state and local health departments to prepare for an avian flu pandemic, says Greg…
Statins may delay effects of Alzheimer’s -study
• Neurology • Nov 17 05
Cholesterol-lowering drugs may help to delay the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, the leading cause of dementia in the elderly, French scientists said on Thursday.
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Genes affect patriotism
• Genetics • Nov 16 05
Research showing how genes affect group loyalty and patriotism was published in the October 2005 issue of Nations and Nationalism, an…
Hairdressers at risk of respiratory disease
• Respiratory Problems • Nov 16 05
Bleaching agents widely used in hair salons put hair stylists at risk of asthma and inflammation of the eyes, nose and throat, researchers report…
Bird flu outbreak confirmed in western China
• Flu • Nov 15 05
China confirmed two fresh outbreaks of bird flu in the country’s far western region of Xinjiang, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Tuesday.
One…
Hepatitis B Yields More to Telbivudine than Epivir
• Infections • Nov 15 05
In patients with chronic hepatitis B infection, investigational telbivudine (LdT), a newer nucleoside analog, showed significantly better antiviral activity than the old standby Epivir…
Diets Rich in Protein, Good Fat, Lower in Carbs Linked to Better Heart Health
• Dieting • Nov 15 05
A healthy diet that replaces some carbohydrates with either protein or monounsaturated fat can substantially reduce blood pressure and cholesterol levels, resulting in a…
Breast-feeding may protect against celiac disease
• Children's Health • Nov 15 05
Mothers who breast-feed their children may help to protect them from developing Celiac disease, which is characterized by intolerance to…