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- Pregnancy alone is not linked to increased risk for mental disorders
- Pregnancy alone does not appear to be associated with an increased risk of the most prevalent mental disorders. However, post-partum women may have a higher risk of major depressive disorder. Pregnant women and those who have recently given birth are said to be exceedingly vulnerable to psych... (Leggi Articolo)
- Naltrexone associated with severe injection site reactions in patients with alcohol dependence
- The FDA ( Food and drug Administration ) has informed healthcare professionals of the risk of adverse injection site reactions in patients receiving Naltrexone ( Vivitrol ). Physicians should instruct patients to monitor the injection site and contact them if they develop pain, swelling, tende... (Leggi Articolo)
- Imatinib during pregnancy may cause fetal abnormalities
- Treating pregnant women with leukaemia can be quite difficult as studies suggest that certain therapies can harm developing fetuses. According to the results of a study prepublished in the Blood, the journal of the American Society of Hematology, expectant women treated with Imatinib ( Gleevec, G... (Leggi Articolo)
- Cigarette smokers treated with coils at higher risk of recurrence of brain aneurysm
- Cigarette smokers who were treated for cerebral aneurysms with coil embolization are at greater risk of developing another aneurysm. In a paper published in the Journal of Neurosurgery, researchers at Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience in Philadelphia, found there was an increased risk of re... (Leggi Articolo)
- Erbitux in combination with Docetaxel and Cisplatin as induction therapy in patients treated for locally advanced head and neck cancer
- Patients treated for locally advanced head and neck cancer may respond better to treatment with the addition of Cetuximab ( Erbitux ) to chemotherapy, according to a phase II study. In the study, 39 patients with stages 3 or 4 head and neck cancer were treated initially with a combination of ... (Leggi Articolo)
- Decreased risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis linked to alcohol intake
- New data suggests that alcohol may protect against rheumatoid arthritis, with three units a week exhibiting protective effects and ten units a week being more protective still. An alcohol consumption of three units per week or more also reduced the risk by smoking or by a genetic predisposition... (Leggi Articolo)
- ADRAC: drug-induced pancreatitis
- Gallstones and alcohol are the two most common causes of pancreatitis, but medicines are estimated to account for about 2 to 5% of cases. ADRAC ( Adverse Drug Reactions Advisory Committee ) has received 414 such reports, implicating 695 medicines. Time to onset varied from the first day of use t... (Leggi Articolo)
- Men with hypertension who drink moderate amounts of alcohol may have a lower risk of myocardial infarction
- Hypertension is associated with a twofold increased risk of cardiovascular disease ( CVD ) and total mortality. Studies have shown that moderate consumption of alcohol, up to a limit of one to two drinks a day, may decrease the risk of CVD and total mortality. Drinking more than two drinks a day,... (Leggi Articolo)
- Early pregnancy: Folic acid reduces risk of cleft lip
- Taking Folic acid supplements in early pregnancy seems to substantially reduce the risk of cleft lip. It is widely known that taking Folic acid in early pregnancy reduces the risk of neural tube defects, such as spina bifida. The current recommended daily dose is 400 microg starting before con... (Leggi Articolo)
- Elderly: mild cognitive impairment linked to high-normal uric acid
- Researchers at the Johns Hopkins and Yale university medical schools have found that a simple blood test to measure uric acid, a measure of kidney function, might reveal a risk factor for cognitive problems in old age. Of 96 community-dwelling adults aged 60 to 92 years, those with uric-acid leve... (Leggi Articolo)
- Post-traumatic stress disorder: effectiveness of most therapies is uncertain
- Many people, including significant proportions of active duty military personnel and veterans, suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder ( PTSD ), often in conjunction with other injuries or illnesses. While several drugs and psychotherapies are used to treat PTSD, many of the studies concerning... (Leggi Articolo)
- FDA has requested label change for all sleep disorder agents
- The FDA ( Food and Drug Administration ) has requested that all manufacturers of sedative-hypnotic drug products, a class of drugs used to induce and/or maintain sleep, strengthen their product labeling to include stronger language concerning potential risks. These risks include severe allergic r... (Leggi Articolo)
- Genetics and lifestyle interact to increase risk for age-related macular degeneration
- The interplay between genetic predisposition and exposure to modifiable risk factors can multiply the risk for age-related macular degeneration. Age-related macular degeneration ( AMD ) can cause blindness and is known to have both genetic and environmental risk factors. Researchers have prev... (Leggi Articolo)
- Women with high blood pressure are up to three times more likely to develop diabetes mellitus
- The Women’s Health Study has found that women who have high blood pressure levels are three times more likely to develop diabetes than women with low blood pressure levels. This effect was independent of body mass index and other conditions that are known to predispose people to cardiovascular ... (Leggi Articolo)
- Females less sensitive to the sedating effects of alcohol
- Although women consume less alcohol than men, they are more susceptible to some of the negative medical consequences of alcohol use, such as cirrhosis of the liver, cardiac disease, and cognitive impairments. Animal studies have also shown that males and females differ on behavioral as well ... (Leggi Articolo)
- Disulfiram and Carbimide help patients achieve high rates of long-term abstinence
- Studies investigating the long-term outcomes of alcoholism treatment are rare and inconsistent. A nine-year study in the Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research investigated the occurrence of abstinence, lapse, and relapse among chronic alcoholics while exploring the role that "alcohol dete... (Leggi Articolo)
- Alcohol advertising may contribute to increased drinking among young people
- A study, published in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, found that young people who view more alcohol advertisements tend to drink more alcohol. Young people are beginning to drink at an earlier age than ever before and their actions can have consequences ranging from poor grad... (Leggi Articolo)
- Lower risk for alcohol-related liver disease linked to coffee drinking
- Drinking coffee may be related to a reduced risk of developing the liver disease alcoholic cirrhosis. Cirrhosis progressively destroys healthy liver tissue and replaces it with scar tissue. Viruses such as hepatitis C can cause cirrhosis, but long-term, heavy alcohol use is the most common c... (Leggi Articolo)
- Variation in bitter-taste receptor gene increases risk for alcoholism
- A team of researchers, led by investigators at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has found that a gene variant for a bitter-taste receptor on the tongue is associated with an increased risk for alcohol dependence. The research team studied DNA samples from 262 families, al... (Leggi Articolo)
- Variation in bitter-taste receptor gene increases risk for alcoholism
- A team of researchers, led by investigators at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has found that a gene variant for a bitter-taste receptor on the tongue is associated with an increased risk for alcohol dependence. The research team studied DNA samples from 262 families, al... (Leggi Articolo)
- Naltrexone extended-release for treatment of alcohol-dependent patients, FDA approved
- The FDA ( Food and Drug Administration ) has approved a monthly injectable formulation of Vivitrol ( Naltrexone for extended-release ) for treatment of alcohol-dependent patients. Naltrexone works by binding to opioid receptors in the brain. Although the mechanism responsible for the reducti... (Leggi Articolo)
- Increased risk of heart disease linked to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
- A study on the relationship between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease ( NAFLD ) and heart disease found that patients with an elevated level of the enzyme associated with NAFLD had an increased risk of coronary heart disease, which appears to be related to insulin resistance, obesity and central f... (Leggi Articolo)
- Wine drinkers have healthier diets than beer drinkers
- Studies have shown that drinking wine is associated with lower mortality than drinking beer or spirits. Some studies have also suggested that wine drinkers have healthier diets than beer or spirits drinkers, and this may explain wine's beneficial effect on health. To study this theory, rese... (Leggi Articolo)
- Antibiotics: Ketek linked to severe hepatotoxicity
- Annals of Internal Medicine published an article reporting three patients who experienced serious liver toxicity following administration of Ketek ( Telithromycin ). These cases have also been reported to FDA ( Food and Drug Administration ) MedWatch. Telithromycin is an antibiotic of the ket... (Leggi Articolo)
- Intrahepatic cholestasis during pregnancy linked to other liver diseases later in life
- A retrospective case-control study of 21,008 women in Finland has found that those with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy ( ICP ), an itchy skin condition when bile gets backed up in the liver, are significantly more likely to suffer other liver diseases later in life. Intrahepatic choles... (Leggi Articolo)
- Erectile dysfunction: smoking and obesity may increase the risk
- A prospective study by researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health ( HSPH ) has found that obesity and smoking are strongly associated with a greater risk of erectile dysfunction. Meanwhile, regular physical activity appeared to have a significant impact on lowering the risk of erectile ... (Leggi Articolo)
- Cirrhosis related to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis: ascites is the most common complication
- Cirrhosis related to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis ( NASH ) is associated with fewer complications and a lower mortality compared to cirrhosis from hepatitis C, despite NASH patients' greater risk of dying from cardiovascular events. Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis can develop as a consequence ... (Leggi Articolo)
- Making multiple lifestyle changes is beneficial, achievable in lowering high blood pressure
- Men and women with elevated blood pressure who make healthy lifestyle changes and sustain them for up to a year and a half can substantially reduce their rates of high blood pressure and potentially decrease their heart disease risk. With behavioral counseling, increases in physical activity, and... (Leggi Articolo)
- Depression: initial results help determine successful treatments
- A trial for depression has helped clinicians to track "real world" patients who became symptom-free and to identify those who were resistant to the initial treatment. Participants treated in both medical and specialty mental health care settings experienced a remission of symptoms in 12 to 14... (Leggi Articolo)
- Lower diabetes risk linked to coffee intake
- Drinking coffee, especially when it is decaffeinated, may be associated with a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes. Previous studies in the United States and Europe have linked coffee to a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes. The link between coffee and diabetes risk appears to be consistent across d... (Leggi Articolo)
- Ketek linked to two cases of liver failure and implicated in a third case of hepatitis
- Three case reports of liver problems after taking the antibiotic Telithromycin ( Ketek ) are reported in Annals of Internal Medicine. Researchers at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, N. C., say that one of the patients died; one required and received a liver transplant; and the third reco... (Leggi Articolo)
- New PET radiotracer to visualize cannabinoid receptors developed
- Researchers of Johns Hopkins developed a new radiotracer to visualize and quantify the brain's cannabinoid receptors by positron emission tomography ( PET ), opening a door to the development of new medications to treat drug dependence, obesity, depression, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease and ... (Leggi Articolo)
- Sleep: Melatonin most effective when taken for off-hour sleeping
- Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School have found in a double-blind placebo-controlled clinical study, that Melatonin, taken orally during non-typical sleep times, significantly improves an individual's ability to sleep. This finding is particularly important for... (Leggi Articolo)
- Hepatitis C: weight loss improves the efficacy of therapy
- Obese patients chronically infected with the hepatitis C virus ( HCV ) and treated with combination drug therapy may have better outcomes if the underlying abnormalities caused by excessive fat tissue are corrected. Weight loss, medications to decrease insulin resistance and extending duration ... (Leggi Articolo)
- Lack of sleep linked to increased risk of hypertension
- A study released by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health and the College of Physicians and Surgeons, found that in middle age person sleeping five or less hours a night may increase the risk of developing high blood pressure. The study is published in the Hypertension, Journal... (Leggi Articolo)
- Insomnia: cognitive behavioral therapy appears more effective than Imovane
- Patients with insomnia who implemented cognitive behavioral therapy interventions such as relaxation techniques had greater improvement in their sleep than patients who received the sleep medication Zopiclone ( Imovane ). Insomnia is usually defined as subjective complaints of poor sleep accom... (Leggi Articolo)
- Prevalence of night eating syndrome among people with psychiatric conditions
- Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and the University of Minnesota found that night eating syndrome is a common disorder among psychiatric outpatients and is associated with substance use and obesity. The study is published in the The American Journal of Psychiatr... (Leggi Articolo)
- Antioxidant protective effects of the polyphenolic EGCG in green tea
- There is a lower incidence of cardiovascular disease and cancer in Asia where people smoke heavily, which may be accounted for by high consumption of tea, particularly green tea. "We do not yet have a full explanation for the 'Asian paradox,' which refers to the very low incidence of both hear... (Leggi Articolo)
- Liver cancer: loss of hepatic NF-kB activity enhances chemical hepatocarcinogenesis
- Research at the University of California, San Diego ( UCSD ) School of Medicine shows that liver cancer is likely caused by cycles of liver cell death and renewal. The research, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences ( PNAS ), underscores the importance of JN... (Leggi Articolo)
- Treatment of erectile dysfunction linked to non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy
- Viagra ( Sildenafil ) and Cialis ( Tadalafil ), the drugs used to treat impotency, may be associated with an increased risk of optic nerve damage in men with a history of heart attack or high blood pressure. The study is published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology. Healthcare profess... (Leggi Articolo)
- Internet addiction: a study seeks to define whether it's a problem
- Researchers, at the Stanford University School of Medicine, have taken an important step toward resolving the debate over whether compulsive use of the Internet merits a medical diagnosis. In a first-of-its-kind, telephone-based study, the researchers found that more than one out of eight Ame... (Leggi Articolo)
- Cocoa intake linked to lower blood pressure and reduced risk of death
- A study of elderly Dutch men has showen that eating or drinking cocoa is associated with lower blood pressure and a reduced risk of death. Cocoa has been linked to cardiovascular health benefits since at least the 18th century, but researchers are just beginning to collect scientific evidence ... (Leggi Articolo)
- Antidepressants linked to increased risk of death for patients with coronary artery disease
- Researchers at Duke University Medical Center have found that patients with coronary artery disease who take commonly used antidepressant drugs may be at significantly higher risk of death. Even after controlling for such factors as age, degree of heart disease and severity of depression, the... (Leggi Articolo)
- Role of cannabinoid receptors in alcohol abuse
- A research, which was conducted at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory, confirms a genetic basis for susceptibility to alcohol abuse and also suggests that drugs designed to block cannabinoid receptors could be useful in treatment. Earlier studies in animals and huma... (Leggi Articolo)
- Caffeine dependence linked to family history of alcoholism
- A study, led by researchers at Johns Hopkins, has shown that women with a serious caffeine habit and a family history of alcohol abuse are more likely to ignore advice to stop using caffeine during pregnancy. Withdrawal symptoms, functional impairment and craving were cited by the women as reas... (Leggi Articolo)
- Anxiety disorders can compromise success of alcohol-dependence treatment
- Researchers at the University of Minnesota found that individuals who have an anxiety disorder when starting treatment for alcohol dependence have a significantly greater risk for relapse to drinking within four months. In addition, the study has also demonstrated that two of the most common ... (Leggi Articolo)
- CDT test cuts care costs for chronically ill patients
- A health economics analysis found that adding a new alcohol biomarker test to patients' revelations about their drinking habits could lower the cost of caring for patients with chronic illnesses like diabetes and high blood pressure. The alcohol-screening test measures the level of a chemical ... (Leggi Articolo)
- CREB, a brain protein, linked to alcoholism and anxiety
- Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have discovered that a protein found in the brain is genetically linked to alcoholism and anxiety. Results of the study are published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation. The researchers studied rats selectively bred for high alcoh... (Leggi Articolo)
- Strong relationship of major depressive disorder to substance dependence found
- Epidemiologic Survey of Alcohol and Related Conditions ( NESARC ) has showed for the first time that middle age and Native American race increase the likelihood of current or lifetime major depressive disorder ( MDD ), along with female gender, low income, and separation, divorce, or widowhood. A... (Leggi Articolo)
- Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma: alcohol may reduce risk
- A study suggests that people who drink alcohol may have a lower risk of developing non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma ( NHL ). Scientists know that alcohol increases the risk of several cancers, including those of the oral cavity, oesophagus, and liver. But previous studies looking at the relation between... (Leggi Articolo)
- Cannabis almost doubles risk of fatal crashes
- A study, published in the BMJ, found that driving under the influence of Cannabis almost doubles the risk of a fatal road crash. However its share in fatal crashes is significantly lower than those involving alcohol. The study took place in France and involved 10,748 drivers who were involve... (Leggi Articolo)
- Problem gamblers share personality profiles of substance abusers
- Subjects with problem gambling behavior have personality profiles similar to the profiles of those with alcohol, marijuana and nicotine-associated addictive disorders. It has been difficult to identify personality traits associated with problem gambling because most previous studies have drawn... (Leggi Articolo)
- Atrial fibrillation linked to heavy drinking
- Researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center ( BIDMC ) has found that heavy alcohol consumption – 35 or more drinks per week -- can significantly increase men's risk of developing atrial fibrillation, a dangerous type of arrhythmia and one of the leading risk factors for stroke. The st... (Leggi Articolo)
- Women more vulnerable to risk of colorectal carcinoma from tobacco
- A study of gender and risk factors for colorectal cancer reveals that while both tobacco and alcohol increase risk for colorectal cancer, women who smoke are at higher risk. Anna L. Zisman, of Evanston Northwestern Health Care presented these findings at the 70th Annual Scientific Meeting of the... (Leggi Articolo)
- A study evaluates Trental in nonalcoholic steatohepatitis
- No medical treatment exists for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis ( NASH ), inflammation of the liver associated with the accumulation of fat in the liver. Recent studies indicate that NASH can result in scarring of the liver in up to 40 percent of people with the disease and cirrhosis ( irreversib... (Leggi Articolo)
- Acetaldehyde’s role in the carcinogenicity of alcohol beverage consumption
- Drinking alcoholic beverages has been linked to an increased risk of upper gastrointestinal cancer and other types of cancer. Researchers looking for the potential biochemical basis for this link have focused on acetaldehyde, a suspected carcinogen formed as the body metabolizes alcohol. In... (Leggi Articolo)
- Prenatal exposure to alcohol may cause visual problems in infants
- Fetal alcohol syndrome ( FAS ), a disorder that is indicated by distinct facial characteristics, growth retardation, and poor intellectual and attentional function, can occur when mothers drink alcohol heavily during pregnancy. A study, published in The Journal of Pediatrics, has shown that p... (Leggi Articolo)
- Vitamin B6 reduces risk of colorectal carcinoma in women
- Women with a high dietary intake of vitamin B6 over several years have a decreased risk of colorectal cancer. Women who consume moderate to large amounts of alcohol in addition to vitamin B6 have more than a 70 percent reduced risk of developing colorectal cancer. . " Consuming a diet high in... (Leggi Articolo)
- Alcohol dependence, long-acting Naltrexone may be of benefit
- Long-acting injections of the drug Naltrexone, combined with psychotherapy, significantly reduced heavy drinking in patients being treated for alcohol dependence. Oral naltrexone is effective in treating alcohol and opiate dependencies, but poor patient adherence and widely fluctuating plasma ... (Leggi Articolo)
- FDA has asked to withdraw Hydromorphone extended release for safety reasons
- The FDA ( Food and Drug Administration ) has asked Purdue Pharma, the makers of Palladone, to withdraw it from the market. FDA has acquired new information on serious and potentially fatal adverse reactions associated with Palladone ( Hydromorphone ) extended release capsules when are taken t... (Leggi Articolo)
- Strategies to raise levels of HDL cholesterol
- Experts at Johns Hopkins have issued interim guidelines for physicians on how best to treat low levels of HDL cholesterol. In an article published in The New England Journal of Medicine, the Hopkins researchers report that existing strategies to prevent heart disease have not addressed the bes... (Leggi Articolo)
- Coronary heart disease: wine drinking is associated with increased HRV in women
- Much of the research on the potential health benefits of alcohol has been done on men, and it is still not clear exactly why moderate amounts of wine seems to be good for heart health. The Swedish research team studied 102 women under the age of 75, all of whom had survived a heart attack or h... (Leggi Articolo)
- Excessive gambling behavior associated with dopamine agonist drugs
- Researchers at Mayo Clinic showed a link between dopamine agonist drugs and pathological gambling. Habitual, compulsive gambling with losses up to $200,000 within six months by those who previously never or only occasionally gambled recreationally has been tied to Parkinson's disease drugs cal... (Leggi Articolo)
- Risk factors for embolisms
- The prolonged immobility of flight passengers during long-haul air travel increases the risk of developing blood clots, which could prove fatal especially to people whose travel occurs just prior to major surgery. The formation of a blood clot within one of the large, deep veins of the pelvis ... (Leggi Articolo)
- Depo-Provera contraceptive injection: black-box warning
- The FDA ( Food and Drug Administration ) announced that a new black-box warning has been added to the labeling for Depo-Provera Contraceptive Injection. The warning alerts prescribers that prolonged use may result in loss of bone density. Pfizer, the drug's manufacturer, has also issued a Dear Do... (Leggi Articolo)
- Pegasys for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B, FDA approved
- The FDA ( Food and Drug Administration ) approved Pegasys ( Peginterferon alfa-2a ) for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B ( CHB ). Pegasys is the first and only pegylated Interferon approved for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B, including both variations of the virus - HBeAg-positive a... (Leggi Articolo)
- Chronic liver disease: tea and coffee can reduce the risk
- A study, published in the journal Gastroenterology, found that people at high risk for liver injury may be able to reduce their risk for developing chronic liver disease significantly by drinking more than two cups of coffee or tea daily. This preventative effect was only seen in people at hig... (Leggi Articolo)
- Diabetes mellitus increases hepatocellular carcinoma risk
- A study, carried out by investigators at Houston Veterans Affairs Medical Center, examined the association between diabetes and increased risk of hepatocellular carcinoma ( HCC ). They used the Surveillance Epidemiology and End-Results Program (SEER)-Medicare database to identify patients age... (Leggi Articolo)
- Neuropathic pain: efficacy for local anesthetics
- A systematic review of current evidence has shown that Lidocaine and similar local anesthetics are effective for treating pain that emanates from damaged nerves. Neuropathic pain, which can occur with chronic diseases or conditions, is frequently unresponsive to treatment and worsens over tim... (Leggi Articolo)
- Tooth loss linked to heart disease
- A study, published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, found that there is a strong, progressive association between tooth loss and heart disease. Heart disease was present in 4.7 percent of those without tooth loss, 5.7 percent of those with 1 to 5 missing teeth, 7.5 percent of th... (Leggi Articolo)
- Pancreatic and esophageal carcinoma: statins reduce risk
- Statins, cholesterol-lowering drugs, are associated with a reduction in the risk of pancreatic and esophageal cancers. Statins are commonly used to lower LDL-cholesterol and to prevent myocardial infarction and cardiovascular disease. Previous studies have shown that statins have an impact o... (Leggi Articolo)
- Exercise can reduce high C-reactive protein levels
- Inflammation in the body increases levels of a substance called C-reactive protein ( CRP ) in the blood. Many scientists suspect slightly elevated CRP levels are a hint that low-level inflammation may be fueling atherosclerosis and raising the risk for a heart attack. “ Right now, we can't ... (Leggi Articolo)
- Fentanyl transdermal patche: narcotic overdose and death
- The Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) issued a public health advisory to alert health care professionals, patients and their caregivers of reports of death and other serious side effects from overdoses of Fentanyl in patients using Fentanyl transdermal patches for pain control. Deaths and ove... (Leggi Articolo)
- Risk for developing epilepsy linked to depression
- A study, led by researchers from Columbia University, New York, found provocative evidence that the brain dysfunction that underlies epilepsy may also determine whether people are at risk for suicide. The study also suggests that depression and suicide may have different brain mechanisms. ... (Leggi Articolo)
- Psychiatric conditions associated with restless legs syndrome
- In a study presented at Chest 2005, the 71st annual international scientific assembly of the American College of Chest Physicians ( ACCP ), adults at risk for restless legs syndrome ( RLS ) were more likely than those without risk of RLS to report additional physical and psychiatric conditions, i... (Leggi Articolo)
- Can most types of cancers be prevented ?
- Debate exists on how many cancer deaths are preventable in principle - estimates range from 50 percent to 80 percent - but most researchers agree that tobacco use ( mostly smoking ) accounts for the majority. Today, cigarette smoking claims about 438,000 premature deaths in the U.S. annually. It ... (Leggi Articolo)
- Older adults: screening for osteoporosis prevents hip fractures
- Researchers at Johns Hopkins have determined that screening for osteoporosis in men and women age 65 and older can prevent a large number of hip fractures, a debilitating, traumatic experience for 340,000 older adults annually. The researchers found that using a machine to estimate bone densi... (Leggi Articolo)
- Rozerem for the treatment of insonnia, FDA approved
- The FDA ( Food and Drug Administration ) has approved the New Drug Application ( NDA ) for Rozerem ( Ramelteon ) 8-mg tablets for the treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulty with sleep onset. Rozerem is the first and only prescription sleep medication that has shown no evidence of a... (Leggi Articolo)
- Pomegranate juice may protect newborns from brain injury
- A mouse study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests that expectant mothers at risk of premature birth may want to consider drinking pomegranate juice to help their babies resist brain injuries from low oxygen and reduced blood flow. In humans, decreased blood flo... (Leggi Articolo)
- Vitamin-E does not prevent myocardial infarction and stroke
- New results from the Women's Health Study, a long-term clinical trial of the effect of vitamin E and Aspirin on both the prevention of cardiovascular disease and of cancer, indicate that 600 IU of natural-source vitamin E taken every other day provided no overall benefit for major cardiovascular ... (Leggi Articolo)
- A diet high in milk may reduce cardiovascular risk
- A study showed that a diet rich in milk does not increase the risk of heart disease and stroke, and may even be protective. The research team asked a representative sample of 764 men to weigh and record every item of food and drink they consumed for seven consecutive days. Just under 90% of th... (Leggi Articolo)
- FDA approves BiDil in black patients with heart failure
- FDA ( Food and Drug Administration ) approved BiDil ( Isosorbide dinitrate/Hydralazine hydrochloride ) for the treatment of heart failure in black patients. BiDil is indicated to improve survival, prolong time to hospitalization for heart failure and improve patient-reported functional status... (Leggi Articolo)
- Children with congenital central hypoventilation syndrome show brain damage
- Congenital central hypoventilation syndrome ( CCHS ) affects about 250 children in the United States, the genetic disease wreaks havoc in areas of the brain that control involuntary actions such as breathing, fluid regulation and heart function. An MRI study by UCLA ( University of California... (Leggi Articolo)
- Cancer of the esophagus may benefit from laparoscopic esophagectomy
- Surgeons at the Oregon Health & Science University Digestive Health Center have developed a new technique that makes feasible and safe a potentially lifesaving and noninvasive surgical procedure known as laparoscopic esophagectomy. Until now, the procedure was considered too technically demandin... (Leggi Articolo)
- Avian influenza A/H5N1: Health Canada’s recommendations
- The Ministry of Health in Indonesia confirmed another fatal human case of H5N1 avian influenza. The patient, a 27-year-old woman from Jakarta, developed symptoms on September 17, was hospitalized on September 19 and died on September 26. Initial investigation has revealed that the woman had direc... (Leggi Articolo)
- Interferon beta-1a associated with cases of severe liver damage
- Avonex ( Interferon beta-1a ) is approved for the treatment of patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis to slow the accumulation of physical disability and decrease the frequency of clinical exacerbations. FDA ( Food and Drug Administration ) and Biogen informed healthcare professio... (Leggi Articolo)
- Aripiprazole IM in patients with acute bipolar mania and schizophrenia
- In two double-blind, randomized, multicenter studies evaluated the investigational use of intramuscular ( IM ) Aripiprazole ( Abilify ) in patients with either acute bipolar mania or schizophrenia. The primary efficacy measure for both studies was mean change from baseline to two hours post-i... (Leggi Articolo)
- Bcl-xL, a protein, prevents tissue injury but increases tumor growth
- A study, conducted at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. found that a protein that protects the body from tissue damage also increases the risk of tumors. Moderate reduction of the protein level protects against tumor formation but increases susceptibility to tissue injury.... (Leggi Articolo)
- Chest pain: possible mitochondrial damage with chronic use of Nitroglycerin
- A study by Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigators at Duke University Medical Center has provided evidence on how Nitroglycerin relieves chest pain. Nitroglycerin relaxes blood vessels to boost blood flow, yet the mechanism by which the drug works has remained a matter of scientific cont... (Leggi Articolo)
- High fat diet alters hepatic immune system in murine model
- Mice that were fed diets high in fat and sugar developed immune system abnormalities in their livers, including reduced numbers of natural killer T ( NKT ) cells. These diet-related changes may contribute to obesity-related liver disease. The study is published in the Hepatology, the official... (Leggi Articolo)
- Actonel prevents bone loss and periodontal disease in postmenopausal women
- Drugs that reverse and prevent bone loss due to osteoporosis also significantly ward off periodontal disease. Leena Bahl Palomo, at the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, conducted one of the first studies to look at the impact of a group of bisphosphonates therapies fo... (Leggi Articolo)
- Elevated GGT enzyme may predict risk of death from cardiovascular disease
- A simple blood test may identify people who have an increased risk of dying from cardiovascular disease. The test measures gamma-glutamyl transferase ( GGT ) – an enzyme produced primarily by the liver and catalyzes glutathione, the main antioxidant in the body. The enzyme is elevated in some ... (Leggi Articolo)
- Sleep therapy may protect patients with OSA against death from heart disease
- A sleep therapy may have a protective effect against death related to cardiovascular disease in patients with obstructive sleep apnea ( OSA ). The study has been published in Chest, the journal of the American College of Chest Physicians. Patients with OSA who were treated with continuous ... (Leggi Articolo)
- Elderly patients: slower cognitive decline consuming fish at least once a week
- A study found that consuming fish at least once a week was associated with a 10 percent per year slower rate of cognitive decline in elderly people. Fish is a direct source of omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown to be essential for neurocognitive development and normal brain functioning... (Leggi Articolo)
- Altered availability of the dopamine transporter in healthy persons with a genetic variation
- Researchers at the Yale University observed an altered availability of the dopamine transporter in healthy persons with a genetic variation linked to substance abuse and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD ). " Healthy people who carry a particular variant of the dopamine transpor... (Leggi Articolo)
- Long-term smoking is associated with up to 40 percent increased risk of breast cancer
- Researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center found that older women who have smoked for 11 or more "pack years" – the lifetime equivalent of a pack a day for at least 11 years – face a 30 to 40 percent increased risk of developing breast cancer as compared to women who've never smoked. ... (Leggi Articolo)
- Substituting carbohydrates in diet with protein or unsaturated fats may reduce cardiovascular risk
- A study found that partially substituting protein and monounsaturated fat for carbohydrates can improve cholesterol levels, further lower blood pressure and reduce estimated cardiovascular risk. Despite widespread consensus that a reduced intake of saturated fat lowers cardiovascular disease (... (Leggi Articolo)
- High intake of dietary fiber not linked to reduced risk of colorectal cancer
- In an analysis combining data from 13 studies, high intake of dietary fiber was not associated with reduced risk of colorectal cancer. Dietary fiber has been hypothesized to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer. However, the results of numerous epidemiological studies have been inconsistent... (Leggi Articolo)
- Only one-third of childbearing age women take Folic acid daily to prevent serious birth defects
- Only one-third of childbearing age women are taking a multivitamin containing the B vitamin folic acid daily to prevent serious birth defects of the brain and spine in their future babies. The survey results, published in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Morbidity and Mortality... (Leggi Articolo)
