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Link between diabetes and heart disease scrutinized
Figuring out precisely why diabetics are more prone to heart attacks and strokes has the potential to revolutionize treatment. The link between diabetes and heart disease is well-known -- diabetics are two to four...
High-Speed Test To Improve Pathogen Decontamination Developed
A NASA chemist has developed a technology intended to rapidly assess any presence of microbial life on spacecraft. This new method may also help the military test for disease-causing bacteria,...
Studies show Viagra, other drugs outperform hormone treatment
The so-called PDE5 inhibitors are better at treating erectile dysfunction, according to a new guideline from the American College of Physicians. Just in case anyone out there was unconvinced that erectile dysfunction is best...
H1N1 flu clinic locations announced in Toronto
The City of Toronto has revealed 10 locations where residents will be able to get H1N1 influenza vaccinations.
Lung scintigraphy more reliable than CTA in excluding pulmonary embolism in pregnant patients
A medical imaging procedure known as lung scintigraphy may be more reliable than pulmonary CT angiography (CTA) for identifying or excluding pulmonary embolism (PE) in pregnant patients, according to a...
'Superobesity,' Chronic Disease Burden Associated With Risk Of Death Following Bariatric Surgery
Veterans classified as superobese and those with a higher chronic disease burden appear more likely to die within a year of having bariatric surgery, according to a new report.
Study Examines Treatment For Olfactory Loss After Viral Infection
Treatment with a glucocorticoid medication, either alone or in combination with Ginkgo biloba, appears to significantly improve the sense of smell in individuals with previous olfactory loss due to upper...
Alzheimer's Researchers Find High Protein Diet Shrinks Brain
One of the many reasons to pick a low-calorie and low-fat diet is that host of epidemiological studies have suggested that such a diet may delay the onset or slow...
Three-day Course Of Antibiotics May Be Sufficient Following Tonsillectomy
Children who receive a three-day course of antibiotics following tonsillectomy rather than a seven-day course appear to have no differences in pain or how quickly they return to a normal...
The protein APC slows Lou Gehrig's disease in mice
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a neurodegenerative disease that causes progressive weakness, disability, and death. Treatments are largely palliative. Using mice carrying the mutated...
Mangosteen juice could protect health in the obese
Mangosteen juice has anti-inflammatory properties which could prove to be valuable in preventing the development of heart disease and diabetes in obese patients. A study, published in BioMed Central's open...
Children's blood lead levels linked to lower test scores
Exposure to lead in early childhood significantly contributes to lower performances on end-of-grade (EOG) reading tests among minority and low-income children, according to researchers at Duke University and North Carolina...
Resident physicians seldom trained in skin cancer examination
Many resident physicians are not trained in skin cancer examinations, nor have they ever observed or practised the procedure, according to a report in the October issue of Archives of...
No test needed for hand-foot genital syndrome in women without HOXA13 gene mutation
Hugh S. Taylor, M.D., professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Sciences at Yale, and colleagues have found that women without mutations of the HOXA13 gene do not...
Full results show AIDS vaccine is of modest help
(AP) -- Fresh results from the world's first successful test of an experimental AIDS vaccine confirm that it is only marginally effective and suggest that its protection against HIV infection...
Global Update: Childhood Vaccination: Acetaminophen Reduces the Potency of Some Vaccines, a Czech Study Finds
Suppressing fever, which is part of the immune response, might impair the body’s ability to make antibodies, researchers said.
Added Oxygen During Stroke Reduces Brain Tissue Damage
Scientists have countered findings of previous clinical trials by showing that giving supplemental oxygen to animals during a stroke can reduce damage to brain tissue surrounding the clot. The timing...
Well: Treating Dementia, but Overlooking Its Physical Toll
Dementia, often viewed as a disease of the mind, is also a progressive physical disease.
Cases: At Home in Solitude as a Spirit Recovers
After a year of treatment for prostate cancer, a writer wants to shrink the world to the few rooms in his house where he is most comfortable.
Personal Health: The Many Ills of Peripheral Nerve Damage
With such a wide array of symptoms and causes of peripheral neuropathy, getting a correct diagnosis is often a challenge.
Vital Signs: Awareness: Prodding People to Wash Their Hands in Restrooms
Signs with simple reminders seem to induce men and women to clean with soap and water, a British study found.
Flu Story: A Pregnant Woman’s Ordeal
Seemingly minor symptoms from the virus can quickly become serious and should be addressed early.
3 Detroit Marathon Deaths Likely a Fluke
The deaths of three runners at Sunday's Detroit Marathon were tragic, but probably not representative of any increasing danger inherent in the sport.
Lard Lesson: Why Fat Lubricates Your Appetite
When you've spent the weekend splurging on greasy fast foods, your bathroom scale isn't alone in reeling from the impact. Your brain does, too. New research shows just how saturated fat tricks us...
F.D.A. Says No, for Now, to an Amgen Bone Drug
The agency declined to approve a medication called denosumab, meant to treat osteoporosis, until it has more data.
Some hormone therapy risky: doctor
A Winnipeg doctor is sounding a warning over a therapy intended to ease the symptoms of menopause in women.
One scan per patient is not always enough
Seven medical imaging groups wrote a joint letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to formally request coverage of two fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography (PET) scans...
Study shows peripheral vision importance
MANHATTAN, Kan., Oct. 19 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they've discovered human peripheral vision is more important than central vision for determining what type of scene is being viewed.