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07/25/2008
Vacuum-Assisted Wound Closure Improves Healing
Vacuum-assisted wound closure may assist wound healing in spinal procedures complicated by wound infections, according to a report the July issue of the Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques.
07/25/2008
On-Site Vaccination Utilized to Control Pertussis Outbreak
A school-based vaccination clinic was set up to control an outbreak of pertussis in a Cook County, Ill., high school after multiple recommendations to get vaccinated went unheeded, according to a report published in the July 25 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
07/25/2008
West Nile Virus Cases Reported in 14 States
There were 43 cases of West Nile virus reported from 14 states this year up to July 22, according to a report published in the July 25 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
07/24/2008
Oxidation Found to Have Role in Cell-Death Alerts
The different immune system responses following necrosis or apoptosis of cells is influenced by high-mobility group box-1 protein that may be released by the dying cells, as well as by reactive oxygen species, according to research published in the July 18 issue of Immunity.
07/24/2008
Accredited Hospitals Give Better Care for Heart Attack
Hospitals with Society of Chest Pain Centers' accreditation are more likely than non-accredited hospitals to comply with Medicare and Medicaid core measures for acute myocardial infarction, according to a report published in the July 15 issue of the American Journal of Cardiology.
07/24/2008
Drug Restores Heart Insulin Sensitivity in Obese Mice
Treating obese mice with Captopril, an inhibitor of the renin-angiotensin system, restores insulin sensitivity in their hearts but does not affect insulin levels or glucose tolerance, researchers report in the August issue of Endocrinology.
07/24/2008
New Laser Technique May Reduce Acne Scars
In patients with acne scars, ablative fractional resurfacing with a novel 30-watt laser that combines carbon dioxide ablation with a fractional photothermolysis system may significantly improve facial appearance with minimal side effects, according to study findings published in the August issue of Lasers in Surgery and Medicine.
07/24/2008
Postmenopausal Estrogen May Increase Reflux Symptoms
Estrogen therapy in postmenopausal women may slightly increase the incidence of gastroesophageal reflux, according to research published in the July issue of Gastroenterology.
07/23/2008
Physicians to Get Bonus for Electronic Prescribing
Doctors using an electronic prescriptions system will be eligible for a bonus from Medicare from 2009 onwards for four years, according to U.S. health officials.
07/23/2008
Spinal Cord Neural Stem Cells Migrate into Injury
A population of neural stem cells lining the central canal of the spinal cord in mice migrate into injured spinal cord and contribute to scar formation, according to the results of a study published in the July issue of PLoS Biology.
07/23/2008
Consequences of Genetic Non-Discrimination Act Examined
The Genetic Information Non-discrimination Act (GINA), recently signed into U.S. law, creates a troublesome distinction between those at genetic risk for a disease and those with other characteristics that predispose them to a condition, according to a perspective article published in the July 24 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
07/23/2008
'Tier 4' Drugs Raise Questions About Affordability
The emergence of a fourth tier of copayment for expensive drugs calls into question how Americans are going to handle the rising costs of health care, according to a perspective article in the July 24 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
07/22/2008
Non-Invasive Test Detects Heart Disease in Women
Multi-component cardiovascular magnetic resonance stress perfusion testing can accurately diagnose coronary artery disease in women, according to research published in the July issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Imaging.
07/22/2008
Application Data Hints at Surgical Residency Completion
The likelihood that surgical residents will fall by the wayside can be predicted from factors on their residency applications, with non-academic factors the most important, according to a paper published in the July issue of the Archives of Surgery.
07/22/2008
Heart Disease Revealed in Many Adults Without Symptoms
A considerable proportion of a group of apparently healthy individuals showed signs of coronary artery disease on coronary computed tomography angiography, according to research published in the July 29 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
07/22/2008
Gender Affects Heart's Response to Obesity
Myocardial metabolic responses to obesity significantly vary by gender, according to the results of a study published in the July issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Imaging.
07/22/2008
Drugs Can Reduce Discomfort During Mammography
Premedication with lidocaine can help reduce discomfort in women who expect pain during mammography screening and make it more likely they will continue to undergo regular screening, according to a report released online July 22 in advance of publication in the September issue of Radiology.
07/22/2008
Treatment for Infertile Men Looks Promising
For infertile men with varicoceles, embolization improves sperm count and motility and may aid in pregnancy, researchers report in the August issue of Radiology.
07/22/2008
Sildenafil May Help Women Treated for Depression
Among women taking serotonin reuptake inhibitors for depression, sildenafil may help relieve sexual dysfunction associated with the use of the antidepressants, according to research published in the July 23/30 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
07/22/2008
Shifts in Focus Could Reduce Tuberculosis
Focusing on some foreign-born individuals with latent tuberculosis infection may represent one of the more effective options for improving TB control in this group in the United States, and a framework of strategic activities in HIV care programs could address pressing global concerns related to TB, according to two studies in the July 23/30 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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