Pre-Diagnosis Diet May Affect Ovarian Cancer Survival Odds
Study suggests women who have a diet high in fruits and vegetables have a better prognosis
Thursday, March 11, 2010

Weight-Loss Camp Linked to Blood Pressure, BMI Benefit
Campers showed more BMI, BP reduction from eight-week than four-week session
Thursday, March 11, 2010

Eating During Day May Prevent Obesity With Night Shift
Food intake during normal activity hours also reverses disruption in circadian rhythms in rats
Thursday, March 11, 2010

Panel Finds Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Is Usually Safe
NIH panel says 'trial of labor' is worth considering; may be preferable for many women
Thursday, March 11, 2010

Female Moderate Drinkers May Be Less Likely to Gain Weight
Normal weight women who drink a little may be less likely to become overweight or obese in middle age
Thursday, March 11, 2010

Appointment Wait Time Key in Choosing Care Setting
Study also finds that patients prefer a physician visit but may opt for a retail clinic for cost savings
Thursday, March 11, 2010

Obstructive CAD Not Found in Most Elective Catheter Patients
Findings suggest need for better strategies for making decisions on routine catheterization
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Ivermectin Shows Advantage Over Malathion for Head Lice
Oral drug more effective in eradicating hard-to-treat lice than topical malathion lotion
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

One in Six Americans Ages 14 to 49 Has Herpes
CDC reports that African-American women have the highest prevalence of the disease
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Regular Analgesic Use Linked to Hearing Loss in Men
Risk of hearing loss from aspirin, acetaminophen and NSAIDs higher among younger men
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Lung Cancer Incidence in HIV-Infected Women Studied
Smoking behaviors that increase lung cancer risk strongly associated with HIV infection
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

C-Reactive Protein Test May Help Guide Infection Treatment
CRP testing in patients with respiratory infections leads to similar outcomes with reduced antibiotic use
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Type of Specialist Seen Affects Prostate Cancer Treatment
Data suggest primary care physicians more likely to treat the disease expectantly
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Pizza, Soda Consumption Falls When Prices Go Up
Policies to adjust the price of these two items could help people improve their eating habits
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Live Kidney Donation Considered Safe for Donor
Long-term survival unaffected; some groups have higher surgical mortality
Tuesday, March 09, 2010

Vaccinating Children Shown to Reduce Flu Transmission
Selectively immunizing children and adolescents protects the unimmunized
Tuesday, March 09, 2010

Pregnancy Effects on Asthma Severity Studied
Severity similar to year before pregnancy if asthma medication taken appropriately
Tuesday, March 09, 2010

Ectopic Pregnancy Rate Steady From 2002 to 2007
Rate was higher in older women; methotrexate treatment up from 11.1 to 35.1 percent
Tuesday, March 09, 2010

Biomarker Helps Predict Death Risk in Coronary Angiography
Myeloperoxidase and C-reactive protein show independent and combined predictive value
Tuesday, March 09, 2010

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Improves Pregnancy Outcomes
Counseling African-American women found to reduce environmental tobacco smoke exposure
Tuesday, March 09, 2010

Impact of 'Ask Me 3' Program on Patient Queries Assessed
Program may not increase questions in practices with a higher baseline level of patient queries
Tuesday, March 09, 2010

Study Finds Value in Patient-Centered Medical Home
PCMH principles linked to higher rates of preventive services in primary care practices
Tuesday, March 09, 2010

Combined Screening for BRCA1 Mutation Carriers Found Useful
Annual screen-film mammography with magnetic resonance imaging linked with improved survival
Monday, March 08, 2010

Genomic Testing Discussions for Recurrence Risk Evaluated
Study finds one-third of breast cancer patients do not fully understand recurrence risk discussions
Monday, March 08, 2010

Women's Groups Linked to Lower Infant Mortality in India
However, a similar study in rural Bangladesh found no benefit to women's support groups
Monday, March 08, 2010

Ultraviolet Light Exposure and Renal Cancer Risk Assessed
Study finds inverse association between occupational exposure and renal cancer in men
Monday, March 08, 2010

Infant Hearing-Loss Screenings Have Increased
Available data suggests that 97 percent were screened in 2007 versus 46.5 percent in 1999
Monday, March 08, 2010

Visitors and Displaced Persons at High Risk of Malaria in Haiti
Documented post-earthquake cases underscore need for strict chemoprophylaxis adherence
Monday, March 08, 2010

Obese Children More Likely to Incur Lower Extremity Injuries
But less likely to sustain head and face injuries as compared to non-obese children
Monday, March 08, 2010

Hearing Checks Recommended for Childhood Cancer Survivors
Report spells out ototoxic risks of platinum-based chemotherapy and radiotherapy
Monday, March 08, 2010

Pre-Surgery C-Reactive Protein Linked to Long-Term Mortality
Study finds significantly increased mortality with C-reactive protein levels 3 mg/L and higher
Monday, March 08, 2010

AHA: Sugary Beverages Linked to Heart Disease Burden
Higher consumption during 1990 to 2000 may have led to a rise in diabetes, CHD cases in recent years
Monday, March 08, 2010

Fatigue Found Predictive of Cardiovascular Events in ESRD
Patients on dialysis who are severely fatigued have twice the risk of cardiovascular events
Monday, March 08, 2010

Severe Liver Injury Still a Concern in Isoniazid Treatment
Severe injuries, deaths seen in isoniazid-treated patients underscore need for close monitoring
Monday, March 08, 2010

Beliefs About Lung Cancer Differ Along Racial Lines
Study finds African-Americans more likely to hold beliefs that could impede prevention, treatment
Friday, March 05, 2010

In Very Oldest, Dementia Rate Rises Exponentially
Study finds that 12.7 percent of people aged 90 to 94 develop dementia each year
Friday, March 05, 2010

Airway Obstruction Common in World Trade Center Workers
May explain declines in lung function among rescue workers after Sept. 11, 2001
Friday, March 05, 2010

Rosuvastatin Protects Against Reperfusion-Related Damage
Study finds drug blunts impact of ischemia and reperfusion on flow-mediated dilation
Friday, March 05, 2010

Study Explores Links Between Obesity and Depression
Meta-analysis confirms that obesity increases risk of depression and vice versa
Friday, March 05, 2010

Screen Time Affects Teens' Feelings of Detachment
More time in front of television and computer linked to detachment from parents and peers
Friday, March 05, 2010