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Identifying correlations in electronic patient records
A new study demonstrates how text mining of electronic health records can be used to create medical term profiles of patients, which can be used both to identify co-occurrence of...
Men's Sex Problems Go Beyond Erectile Dysfunction
For men with erectile dysfunction (ED), taking drugs to treat their ED may not solve all their sexual problems.
Study links low DHA levels to suicide risk among U.S. military personnel
(Medical Xpress) -- A new study suggests that low levels of the highly unsaturated omega-3 essential fattyacids, in particular DHA, may be associated with increased risk of suicide. Researchers at...
Films with smoking scenes may need adult ratings
Movies with smoking scenes should be slapped with adult content ratings, some researchers say.
Deaths from strong prescription painkillers are on the increase
Action is needed to tackle the increasing number of deaths in the United States and Canada from prescription painkillers known as opioids, say experts in the British Medical Journal today.
Being female or less affluent still linked to early death in cystic fibrosis
Despite improvements in survival for people with cystic fibrosis over the last 50 years, females and individuals from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds continue to die younger than males and the more...
Radical change in blood pressure diagnosis and treatment
The way blood pressure is diagnosed and treated is set to be revolutionised following new guidelines for the medical profession issued by NICE and developed in conjunction with the British...
Extreme morning sickness could lead to lifelong emotional, behavioral disorders in kids
A new study suggests that an extreme form of pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting known as hyperemesis gravidarum -- which already takes a heavy toll on thousands of women each year...
Certain foods may be the best medicine for lowering 'bad' cholesterol
A diet including things like soy protein and nuts lowers LDL or 'bad' cholesterol more than statin drugs or a low-fat diet, a study finds.For patients with high levels of...
Discovered: Key Regulator Of Heart And Blood Vessel Development (And It Can Be Manipulated)
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) already account for one third of all global deaths and raising, with effective heart regeneration therapies yet to be developed despite worldwide research efforts. A new study...
Men, women get equal care with 'Get With The Guidelines', study finds
Women with heart failure received nearly equal care as men at hospitals participating in the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines-Heart Failure quality improvement program, according to a new...
New heart scan may speed up diagnosis with less radiation
The next generation of computerized tomography (CT) scans appears faster and more accurate than current scans for measuring blood supply to the heart muscle. A small trial found the new...
Use of certain biologic therapies for psoriasis do not appear to increase risk for cardiovascular problems
Although some preliminary reports have indicated an increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events with the use of certain biologic therapies to treat chronic plaque psoriasis, an analysis of previous...
Novel cytokine protects mice from colitis
Inflammatory bowel disease, which affects more than 1 million patients in North America, results from an uncontrolled immune response triggered by environmental factors, such as bacteria, in people genetically predisposed...
Autism treatment delays concern family
Another B.C. family has come forward with complaints about delays in obtaining provincial funding for critical early treatment for autistic children.
Edmonton measles case prompts health alert
Public health authorities want to hear from anyone who might have had contact with a person who recently travelled outside Canada and contracted measles, particularly people on an Air Canada...
Inactivity linked to risk factors for Type 2 diabetes
As the number of people diagnosed with diabetes continues to grow, researchers are focusing on discovering why the prevalence of the disease is increasing. New research finds that ceasing regular...
Restraints used on 1 in 4 psychiatric patients
Nearly one in four people in mental health wards in Ontario are restrained using straps, sedative drugs or other methods, according to a new report.
Why Literally Everyone Has Cancer And What This Means For You
I think it is possible that we might all have cancer. Yes, even you who are reading this column right now.read more
Is reading online a suitable substitute to reading a book?
A survey of British kids has found that they are more likely to read emails and websites than books or comics. Is reading online a suitable substitute to reading a...
Afghan patients a common source of drug-resistant bacteria, study finds
Afghan patients treated at a US military hospital in Afghanistan often carry multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria, according to a new report. The findings underscore the need for effective infection control measures...
Children's hospitals not equipped to handle pandemics, study shows; Outbreak could quickly exhaust capacity
A new study shows children's hospitals nationwide are not equipped to handle a major surge of patients in the event of a pandemic.
Sex gives clues to new lung cancer treatment
Research into an enzyme that produces a hormone released after sex has inspired Australian National University chemists to create new treatments for small-cell lung cancer.
Heat stroke and exercising in the summer
Heat-related illness accounts for about 700 deaths a year and is the nations No. 1 weather-related killer, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The dangers of heat...
Poor public awareness of bowel cancer
Britons have very low awareness of the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer the third most common cancer in the UK and second largest cause of cancer deaths each...
Modelling emotions: A potential new therapy for disturbed teenagers
Researchers at The University of Nottingham are to investigate whether the therapeutic effects of clay modelling could help disturbed teenagers deal with their feelings of anger, anxiety and depression.
Veterinarians say obesity causing health concerns for pets
As the number of overweight and obese Americans continues to grow now at 68 percent of the population the incidence of obesity in furry family members also is...
True cost of medical malpractice
The debates over health care reform may soon become more informed. A new study undertaken by a group of researchers, including Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) Professor Amitabh Chandra, provides a...