How to Prevent Bedsores from Becoming Deadly
• Surgery • Oct 26 06
It’s a good thing we toss and turn in bed. That movement continually redistributes the pressure between our bodies and the mattress. If…
Researchers Find Gene Linked to Crohn’s Disease
• Genetics • Oct 26 06
An international team of researchers has identified another gene mutation linked to the inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
The team,…
No operation unless smokers quit
• Surgery • Oct 26 06
Some hospitals in the UK say they plan to save money by encouraging smokers to quit before undergoing routine operations.
Health officials in Norfolk…
Study warns U.S. of avian influenza perils
• Flu • Oct 26 06
Many Americans would have no one to care for them if they became ill during a bird flu pandemic, and a substantial number would…
Bill and Melinda Gates put their money where it’s needed
• Public Health • Oct 26 06
Bill Gates is once again putting his money into helping improve lives in developing countries.
Staying true to their belief that every life has…
Childhood abuse can impact victims’ adult relationships
• Children's Health • • Psychiatry / Psychology • Oct 25 06
Study results reported in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin
Abused children may have a difficult time developing adult relationships with new people who reminded…
Smoking cessation therapy may be harmful for ICU patients
• Tobacco & Marijuana • Oct 25 06
Nicotine replacement therapy may contribute to ICU deaths
A common smoking cessation therapy used to help reduce adverse events associated with nicotine withdrawal may…
Eye researchers develop new 3D monitor vision test for children
• Children's Health • • Eye / Vision Problems • Oct 25 06
A new random-dot stereotest using a 3D display and infrared oculography has been found to objectively assess stereopsis in children older than three years…
Alzheimer’s alarm over anesthetics
• Neurology • Oct 25 06
Giving elderly patients certain general anaesthetics could increase their risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other memory and attention problems.
The suggestion arises from…
Moderate Drinking May Boost Memory, Study Suggests
• Neurology • Oct 25 06
In the long run, a drink or two a day may be good for the brain.
Researchers found that moderate amounts of alcohol –…
There’s good news for kids and teens with migraines
• Children's Health • • Headaches • • Migraine • Oct 24 06
Nearly 40 percent of kids and teens with migraine no longer had headaches 10 years later, and another 20 percent developed less severe headaches,…
Flu vaccinations in Israel back on
• Flu • Oct 24 06
According to Israeli health officials the deaths of four men who had received a flu jab were not connected to the vaccination and the…
Mobile phone use should be banned in cars altogether
• Public Health • Oct 24 06
Hands-free mobile phones have failed to make the roads safer according to a University of Sussex psychologist.
Mobile phones should be banned from cars…
Vegetables, Not Fruit, Help Fight Memory Problems in Old Age
• Neurology • Oct 24 06
Eating vegetables, not fruit, helps slow down the rate of cognitive change in older adults, according to a study published in the October 24,…
“Umbrella” Valve Provides Potential Alternative to Lung Surgery
• Surgery • Oct 24 06
A new umbrella-like valve may help patients with emphysema breathe easier and may ultimately provide a noninvasive alternative to lung reduction surgery. In a…
Statins Protect Smokers from Lung Damage
• Respiratory Problems • Oct 24 06
Statins, the widely used class of drugs for cholesterol management, are now showing promising results in slowing smoking-induced lung damage. In a new…
Blue eyes - a clue to paternity
• Psychiatry / Psychology • Oct 23 06
Blue-eyed men show preference for women with same eye color
Before you request a paternity test, spend a few minutes looking at your child’s…
Researchers report initial success in promising approach to prevent tooth decay
• Dental Health • Oct 23 06
Preventing cavities could one day involve the dental equivalent of a military surgical strike. A team of researchers supported by the National Institute of…
Popular ADHD drug safe and effective for pre-schoolers
• Children's Health • Oct 23 06
Monitor youngsters closely for side effects, researchers caution
A new study by researchers from the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center and five other medical centers…
Some Prescriptions Can Lead to Chronic Drug-Induced Liver Injury
• Bowel Problems • Oct 23 06
A surprising twenty-three percent of patients showed evidence of a chronic condition six months after their enrollment in a new study measuring drug-induced liver…
Central Nervous System Viral Infection Can Lead to Memory Deficits Late in Life
• Neurology • Oct 23 06
In one of the first known laboratory studies that explores memory deficits associated with a viral infection of the central nervous system, Mayo Clinic…
Cannabis Chemicals May Alleviate Post-Eating Stomach Cramps
• Tobacco & Marijuana • Oct 23 06
A chemical component extracted from the cannabis, or marijuana, plant may relax the colon and reduce stomach cramping after eating, according to a study…
Compliance with Medications Lowers Health Care Costs
• Public Health • Oct 23 06
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who take medications as directed have decreased medical costs, researchers from the University of Chicago researchers report at…
Gender and Family Size Influences IBS Symptoms in Children
• Children's Health • Oct 23 06
Research presented at the 71st Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology suggests that illness behavior, specifically complaints of recurrent abdominal pain,…
Gene called Kibra plays an important role in memory
• Brain • Oct 20 06
Researchers at the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) have announced the discovery of a gene that plays a significant role in memory performance in…