Journal of Craniofacial Surgery Presents Update on Craniosynostosis
• Children's Health • • Surgery • Jan 31 08

Ongoing progress in the care of children with a type of skull deformity called craniosynostosis is highlighted in the special January issue of… Journal of Craniofacial Surgery Presents Update on Craniosynostosis   

 
 

Epilepsy Hospitalizations Rise After 8-Year Decline
• Epilepsy • • Neurology • Jan 31 08

Epilepsy-related hospitalizations, which fell from 176,000 in 1993 to 95,000 in 2000, climbed to 136,000 in 2005, according to the latest News and Numbers… Epilepsy Hospitalizations Rise After 8-Year Decline   

 
 

Urinary dysfunction troubles men who undergo prostate removal
• Cancer: Prostate • • Urine Problems • Jan 30 08

Men with prostate cancer who have their prostate removed cite sexual dysfunction as the most common side effect after surgery, but urinary dysfunction troubles… Urinary dysfunction troubles men who undergo prostate removal   

 
 

Secondhand Smoke Exposure Worsens Cystic Fibrosis
• Respiratory Problems • • Tobacco & Marijuana • Jan 30 08

Researchers at Johns Hopkins have discovered the first genetic evidence that secondhand smoke can worsen lung disease. The report in this week’s Journal of… Secondhand Smoke Exposure Worsens Cystic Fibrosis   

 
 

New research explains link between smoking and SIDS
• Children's Health • • Pregnancy • • Tobacco & Marijuana • Jan 29 08

A new study sheds light on the relationship between women who smoke while pregnant - or are exposed to second-hand smoke - and an… New research explains link between smoking and SIDS   

 
 

Intensive Education Helps Back Pain Sufferers Get Back to Work
• Backache • Jan 29 08

People who suffer from short-term lower back pain might be able to return to work sooner if given an intensive individual patient education session… Intensive Education Helps Back Pain Sufferers Get Back to Work   

 
 

Kidney’s Ability to Clean Itself May Prevent Disease
• Urine Problems • Jan 29 08

The kidney actively cleans its most selective filter to keep it from clogging with blood proteins, scientists from Washington University School of Medicine in… Kidney’s Ability to Clean Itself May Prevent Disease   

 
 

Educated parents less likely to have stunted kids
• Children's Health • Jan 29 08

In a study conducted in Indonesia and Bangladesh, greater levels of formal education achieved by both mothers and fathers were associated with a reduced… Educated parents less likely to have stunted kids   

 
 

Painkillers safe for kids after tonsil surgery
• Children's Health • • Ear / Nose / Throat • • Surgery • Jan 29 08

Children recovering from having their tonsils and adenoids removed can be given painkillers like ibuprofen without increasing the risk of postop bleeding, according… Painkillers safe for kids after tonsil surgery   

 
 

Obstructed Defecation
• Diseases of the Rectum and Anus • Jan 28 08

ESSENTIALS OF DIAGNOSIS

• Inability to voluntarily evacuate rectal contents.

• Normal colonic transit time.

General Considerations

Obstructed defecation may result from anal stenosis,… Obstructed Defecation   

 
 

Dysfunction of the Anorectum - Incontinence
• Diseases of the Rectum and Anus • Jan 28 08

ESSENTIALS OF DIAGNOSIS • Inability to control elimination of rectal contents. • Characterization of rectal contents that are uncontrolled. • Characterization of timing of… Dysfunction of the Anorectum - Incontinence   
 
 

Normal Function of the Anorectum
• Diseases of the Rectum and Anus • Jan 28 08

The normal function of the anorectum is storage and appropriate release of intestinal waste products. The rectum functions mainly as a capacitance storage vessel.… Normal Function of the Anorectum   

 
 

Anorectal Diseases - General Anatomic Considerations
• Diseases of the Rectum and Anus • Jan 28 08

Embryologic considerations are important when considering the epithelium, innervation, vascular supply, and venous and lymphatic drainage of the anorectum. The rectum, endodermal in origin,… Anorectal Diseases - General Anatomic Considerations   

 
 

Morphine dependency blocked by single genetic change
• Genetics • • Tobacco & Marijuana • Jan 28 08

Morphine’s serious side effect as a pain killer – its potential to create dependency – has been almost completely eliminated in research with mice… Morphine dependency blocked by single genetic change   

 
 

Sex, Drugs Top Issues Parents Want Doctors to Discuss with Kids
• Children's Health • • Public Health • • Sexual Health • Jan 28 08

When parents bring their children in for routine check-ups many are hoping the doctors and nurse practitioners caring for them will do more than… Sex, Drugs Top Issues Parents Want Doctors to Discuss with Kids   

 
 

Do Jerusalem’s Arabs and Jews receive a different quality of medical care?
• Public Health • Jan 28 08

Researchers Amit Tirosh, Bmed, Ronit Calderon-Margalit, MD, MPH, Marianna Mazar, MD and Zvi Stern, MD compared the quality of care delivered to Jewish and… Do Jerusalem’s Arabs and Jews receive a different quality of medical care?   

 
 

Modified Atkins Diet May Cut Epileptic Seizures in Adults
• Dieting • • Epilepsy • Jan 28 08

A modified version of a popular high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet can significantly cut the number of seizures in adults with epilepsy, a study led by… Modified Atkins Diet May Cut Epileptic Seizures in Adults   

 
 

Epidemiological and clinical characteristics of headache in university students: study
• Headaches • • Migraine • Jan 28 08

Epidemiological studies regarding headache are abundant in developed countries; however, the data in developing countries are scarce. This study aims to detect the prevalence… Epidemiological and clinical characteristics of headache in university students: study   

 
 

Congenital Anomalies of the Anorectum
• Diseases of the Rectum and Anus • Jan 26 08

The spectrum of anorectal malformations ranges from simple anal stenosis to the persistence of a cloaca; incidence ranges from one in 4000 to one… Congenital Anomalies of the Anorectum   

 
 

Infections of the perianal area
• Diseases of the Rectum and Anus • Jan 26 08

Many of the infections affecting the perianal area are covered elsewhere in this text. Perianal streptococcal infection is common during infancy and childhood. Major… Infections of the perianal area   

 
 

Anorectal Disorders in sexual Abuse
• Diseases of the Rectum and Anus • Jan 26 08

Anal assault constitutes a significant proportion of all injuries resulting from childhood sexual abuse. In a recent review of 310 childhood victims of sexual… Anorectal Disorders in sexual Abuse   

 
 

PRURITUS ANI
• Diseases of the Rectum and Anus • Jan 24 08

Itching of the perianal skin, or pruritus ani, is more common in males and has an extensive etiology (Table… PRURITUS ANI   

 
 

Radiation Proctitis
• Diseases of the Rectum and Anus • Jan 24 08

Radiation-induced proctosigmoiditis occurs most commonly with radiation therapy for cancers of the testes, prostate, urinary bladder, cervix, and uterus (23,24).  The incidence of radiation… Radiation Proctitis   

 
 

Fecal incontinence
• Diseases of the Rectum and Anus • Jan 24 08

Fecal incontinence is a distressing and stigmatizing condition affecting at least 2% of the adult population and 7% of healthy, independent adults aged >65… Fecal incontinence   

 
 

Rectal Prolapse and Solitary Rectal Ulcer Syndrome
• Diseases of the Rectum and Anus • Jan 24 08

Rectal prolapse involves the protrusion of the rectum through the anal orifice with procidentia or complete prolapse, which is the common scenario, where all… Rectal Prolapse and Solitary Rectal Ulcer Syndrome   

 
 
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