Change in Fitness or Fatness Impacts Cardio Risk Factors
Positive change in fitness or fatness impacts cholesterol, hypertension, metabolic syndrome
Monday, February 06, 2012

DRAGON Score Helps Predict Functional Outcomes in Stroke
Functional outcome prediction score, based on pretreatment parameters, validated externally
Monday, February 06, 2012

Fluoxetine, Venlafaxine Tied to Drop in Adult Suicide Behaviors
For youth, no difference in suicide thoughts or behavior with antidepressant treatment
Monday, February 06, 2012

More Than 4,500 Children Hospitalized for Abuse in 2006
Incidence of abuse highest in infants, particularly those covered by Medicaid
Monday, February 06, 2012

Startle Response Up in Early-Onset Alcohol Dependence
Increased startle reactivity may be trait marker for early-onset alcohol dependency
Monday, February 06, 2012

Social Exclusion Impacts Child Physical Activity Behaviors
Brief simulated ostracism in a video game tied to subsequent reduction in physical activities
Monday, February 06, 2012

Pediatric Stem Cell Transplant Recipients Are Resilient
Children undergoing stem cell transplant have positive adjustment, health-related quality of life
Monday, February 06, 2012

Mechanism for Metabolic Effects of Resveratrol Elucidated
Resveratrol inhibits phosphodiesterase 4 in mice, resulting in indirect activation of s irtuin 1
Monday, February 06, 2012

Massage Reduces Inflammation Following Hard Exercise
Biopsy shows that massage promotes growth of new mitochondria in muscle cells
Monday, February 06, 2012

Weight Loss Impacts Leg Muscle, Strength in Knee OA
Weight loss linked to loss of leg muscle tissue and strength, improved normalized muscle strength
Monday, February 06, 2012

Exercise Test May Predict Post-Liver Transplant Survival
Pre-op submaximal cardiopulmonary exercise testing predicts 90-day post-transplant survival
Monday, February 06, 2012

Noroviruses Are Leading Cause of Hospital Infections
Particularly in nonacute care setting; often leading to unit closure
Monday, February 06, 2012

RA Drug Trial Funding Source Not Linked to Outcome
Positive outcomes are not more likely in industry-funded rheumatoid arthritis drug trials
Monday, February 06, 2012

Many Self-Harming Youth Get Inadequate Mental Health Care
Most adolescents treated in ERs for deliberate self-harm don't get follow-up mental health care
Friday, February 03, 2012

AHA: Stroke Victims Not Getting to Hospital Any Faster
Tissue plasminogen activator use up, but patients taking longer to get to the hospital after stroke
Friday, February 03, 2012

Increased ADHD Rates in Children Exposed to Anesthesia
Multiple anesthesia exposures before the age of 2 increase ADHD incidence
Friday, February 03, 2012

High Alcohol Intake, Family History Impact Colon CA Risk
Daily drinking raises colon cancer risk, especially if there is a family history of colorectal cancer
Friday, February 03, 2012

Patients With IBD Experience More Travel-Related Illness
But only when visiting industrialized, not developing, countries.
Friday, February 03, 2012

ASCO: Genes, Pathways Involved in Exercise/Prostate CA-Link ID'd
BRCA1/2, DNA repair pathways enhanced in those who exercise for three or more hours per week
Friday, February 03, 2012

Smoking Increases Progression Risk in Barrett's Esophagus
Risk of progression to esophageal cancer or high-grade dysplasia two-fold higher in smokers
Friday, February 03, 2012

Direct to Consumer Statin Web Sites of Poor Quality
Internet sites are prevalent, but information on safe use and side effects flawed
Thursday, February 02, 2012

Ghrelin Stimulates Food Intake During Cisplatin-Based Chemo
Also minimizes adverse effects related to anorexia and nausea for esophageal cancer patients
Thursday, February 02, 2012

AHA: Rivaroxaban Tied to Lower Brain Bleed Risk in A-Fib
Compared to warfarin, rivaroxaban offers less risk of intracranial hemorrhage in a-fib patients
Thursday, February 02, 2012

β-Amyloid Deposition Seen in Some Healthy Older Adults
Greater amyloid burden associated with APOE status; linked to poorer cognitive performance
Thursday, February 02, 2012

AHA: Anemia May Triple Stroke Mortality
Severe anemia strong predictor of death after stroke, but even slight anemia increases risk
Thursday, February 02, 2012

AHA: Incidence of Repeat Blockage of Carotid Artery Low
Re-blockage rates similar for both stented and surgically-opened arteries
Thursday, February 02, 2012

AHA: Apixaban Beats Aspirin for Stroke Prevention in A-Fib
More effective for patients with a-fib, prior stroke history, unsuitability for vitamin K antagonists
Thursday, February 02, 2012

Occasional Hard Drug Use in Mid-Life Hikes Mortality Risks
Trajectory analysis shows significantly increased risk for early frequent/later occasional users
Thursday, February 02, 2012

Geographic Pattern of Lyme Disease Mapped in Eastern U.S.
Two risk foci identified in Northeast and upper Midwest
Thursday, February 02, 2012

Heart Failure Linked to Loss of Cerebral Gray Matter
Patients with heart failure also score lower on cognitive function tests
Thursday, February 02, 2012

National Suicide Guidelines Help Cut Suicide Rates
Implementation of recommendations, particularly in large, deprived catchment areas, lowers rates
Thursday, February 02, 2012

AAP: Childhood Vaccination Schedules Approved for 2012
Three schedules and accompanying footnotes offer new clarifications and guidance
Wednesday, February 01, 2012

Live Liver Donation Doesn't Impact Long-Term Mortality
Risk of early death 1.7 per 1,000 donors, but long-term mortality similar to healthy controls
Wednesday, February 01, 2012

No Improvement in C-Peptide Levels With GAD-Alum
GAD-alum and placebo produce similar C-peptide decreases in children with type 1 diabetes
Wednesday, February 01, 2012

Oral Ulipristal Acetate Controls Uterine Fibroid Bleeding
Two studies show efficacy of oral ulipristal acetate compared with placebo, leuprolide acetate
Wednesday, February 01, 2012

Insulin Secretion Impaired in the Insulin-Resistant
Impaired glucose-stimulated insulin secretion in type 2 diabetes, impaired glucose tolerance
Wednesday, February 01, 2012

AHA: Faster Pre-Stroke Memory Decline for Stroke Decedents
Stroke survivors and stroke-free adults have similar pre-stroke rate of memory decline
Wednesday, February 01, 2012

AHA: Thrombolysis Shows Potential After Wake-Up Stroke
Outcomes similar to those treated with thrombolysis within 4.5 hours of stroke onset
Wednesday, February 01, 2012

Repeat Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Increases Detection of CRC
Rescreening increases yield of colorectal cancer or advanced adenomas by 32 percent
Wednesday, February 01, 2012

Decision Support Tools Help Optimize Acute PE Detection
Clinical decision support improves efficacy of CT screening for acute pulmonary embolism
Wednesday, February 01, 2012

Proton Pump Inhibitor Use Ups Hip Fracture Risk for Women
More than 50 percent increased risk for postmenopausal current or former smokers
Wednesday, February 01, 2012

Exercise Aids Health, Well-Being of Cancer Survivors
Physical activity improves physical functions and quality of life after cancer treatment
Wednesday, February 01, 2012

Fenofibrate Found Safe in Diabetes With Renal Impairment
Reduced total cardiovascular events in patients with type 2 diabetes and moderate renal impairment
Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Diabetes Drugs Affect Pancreatic Cancer Risk
Metformin linked to lower risk in women; sulfonylureas, insulin associated with higher risk
Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Breast Reexcision Rates Vary With Surgeon, Institution
For women who undergo partial mastectomy and have negative margins, significant variation seen
Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Safety-Net Status Not Linked to ER Length of Stay
Compliance with length-of-stay measures for admission, discharge, observation, transfer similar
Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Fructose Linked to Increased Cardiometabolic Risk in Teens
High fructose consumption by adolescents raises risk factors for heart disease and diabetes
Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Early Maternal Support Ups Hippocampal Volume in Children
Positive effects on hippocampal volume found to be highest in non-depressed children
Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Physician Overweight/Obesity Impacts Obesity Care
Survey shows overweight physicians less likely to counsel obesity patients on weight-loss issues
Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Similar Morbidity for Robotic, Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
But, robotic treatment significantly more costly for treatment of endometrial cancer
Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Laparoscopy Acceptable for Staging Uterine Cancer
Only small differences in recurrence rates for laparoscopy compared to laparotomy
Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Warm Saline Enhances Shoulder Tendinitis Treatment
Warm solution improves dissolution of calcium deposits during therapy for rotator cuff tendonitis
Tuesday, January 31, 2012