More Evidence That Alzheimer’s Disease May Be Inherited from Your Mother
Mar 01 11

Results from a new study contribute to growing evidence that if one of your parents has Alzheimer’s disease, the chances of inheriting it from… More Evidence That Alzheimer’s Disease May Be Inherited from Your Mother   

 

Gene variant affects stroke prognosis in humans
Mar 01 11

A small difference in DNA sequence predicts the degree of disability after a stroke, according to a paper published online on February 28 in… Gene variant affects stroke prognosis in humans   

 

High-cost hospitals do not appear to have better survival rates for sepsis patients
Mar 01 11

Increased hospital spending at high-cost hospitals does not appear to be associated with better short-term survival rates for patients with sepsis, according to a… High-cost hospitals do not appear to have better survival rates for sepsis patients   

 

Low health literacy associated with greater variability in following prescription drug instructions
Mar 01 11

Many patients, especially those with limited literacy, may self-administer prescription medications more times a day than is necessary, which may lead to missed or… Low health literacy associated with greater variability in following prescription drug instructions   

 

Research opens door to vaccines that can circumvent maternal antibodies
Mar 01 11

New research that reveals how maternal antibodies block an immune response to the measles virus is a first step toward improving current childhood vaccination… Research opens door to vaccines that can circumvent maternal antibodies   

 

Older patients confused about multiple drug dosing
Mar 01 11

Many older patients, who take an average of seven medicines a day, are so confused by the vague instructions on prescription bottles that they… Older patients confused about multiple drug dosing   

 

Clinicians important influencers in weight and related health issues for overweight patients
Mar 01 11

Physicians can have an influence on their overweight and obese patients by counseling them to prevent further weight gain and by helping patients to… Clinicians important influencers in weight and related health issues for overweight patients   

 

New York state may cap Medicaid costs at $15.1 billion
Feb 28 11

New York state would cap its share of Medicaid at about $15.1 billion a year, slice costs with a 2 percent across-the-board reduction and… New York state may cap Medicaid costs at $15.1 billion   

 

Treat kids’ discomfort, not fevers: Pediatricians
Feb 28 11

Don’t immediately reach for the medicine cabinet when your little one’s forehead feels warm, according to a new report from the American Academy of… Treat kids’ discomfort, not fevers: Pediatricians   

 

Viral infection not responsible for exacerbation of lung disease in most patients
Feb 28 11

Acute viral infection does not appear to be a primary cause of acute exacerbation of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a progressive, deadly disease resulting… Viral infection not responsible for exacerbation of lung disease in most patients   

 

Brain imaging provides window into consciousness
Feb 28 11

Using a sophisticated imaging test to probe for higher-level cognitive functioning in severely brain-injured patients provides a window into consciousness - but the view… Brain imaging provides window into consciousness   

 

Listening to music is biological
Feb 28 11

Music is listened in all known cultures. Similarities between human and animal song have been detected: both contain a message, an intention that reflects… Listening to music is biological   

 

First aid for the under 5s
Feb 28 11

One of the reasons often given by people for not attempting first aid in emergency situations is a lack of confidence and a fear… First aid for the under 5s   

 

Fish oil fights weight loss due to chemotherapy
Feb 28 11

A new analysis has found that supplementing the diet with fish oil may prevent muscle and weight loss that commonly occurs in cancer patients… Fish oil fights weight loss due to chemotherapy   

 

Hearing loss rate in older adults climbs to more than 60 percent in national survey
Feb 28 11

Nearly two-thirds of Americans age 70 and older have hearing loss, but those who are of black race seem to have a protective effect… Hearing loss rate in older adults climbs to more than 60 percent in national survey   

 

Forsyth team gains new insight on childhood dental disease
Feb 28 11

Researchers at The Forsyth Institute have made a significant discovery about the nature of childhood dental disease. The scientific studies led by Anne Tanner,… Forsyth team gains new insight on childhood dental disease   

 

Foster parents receive more support than kinship caregivers, UT Southwestern study finds
Feb 28 11

Children who are placed with a relative because of mistreatment at home fare better in some areas than those placed in foster care, but… Foster parents receive more support than kinship caregivers, UT Southwestern study finds   

 

Internet Kiosks Help Reduce Infant Mortality Rates
Feb 25 11

A new study by a researcher at the University of Arkansas shows that Internet kiosks providing information on prenatal and postnatal care for mother… Internet Kiosks Help Reduce Infant Mortality Rates   

 

Breastfeeding Program for Premature Babies Goes Online
Feb 25 11

Approximately 50,000 premature babies weighing less than three pounds are born in the United States each year. These fragile newborns need the highest quality… Breastfeeding Program for Premature Babies Goes Online   

 

UK stroke care is improving, but inequalities still exist
Feb 25 11

The quality of stroke care in the UK is improving, but significant inequalities still exist, warns a new study published on bmj.com today.

Previous… UK stroke care is improving, but inequalities still exist   

 

When the doctor is a woman, patients expect them to be involved in decision making
Feb 25 11

When the family doctor is a woman, patients expect her to let them get involved in the management of their health problem, especially when… When the doctor is a woman, patients expect them to be involved in decision making   

 

Maternal fructose intake impacts female and male fetuses differently
Feb 25 11

A recent study accepted for publication in Endocrinology, a publication of The Endocrine Society, reports for the first time that maternal fructose intake during… Maternal fructose intake impacts female and male fetuses differently   

 

Will Front-of-Package Food Labels Lead to Healthier Diets?
Feb 25 11

It is no mystery that the habits of overeating the wrong foods and not getting enough exercise have led too many adults and children… Will Front-of-Package Food Labels Lead to Healthier Diets?   

 

The 9 Most Fattening Foods of Winter
Feb 25 11

Controlling weight during the cold, dark days of winter is an issue for most of us. Studies show that many people gain at least… The 9 Most Fattening Foods of Winter   

 

Low vitamin D levels linked to allergies in kids
Feb 24 11

A study of more than 3,000 children shows that low vitamin D levels are associated with increased likelihood that children will develop allergies, according… Low vitamin D levels linked to allergies in kids   

 
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