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08/22/2008
Damage to Unirradiated Parts of Body Can Cause Cancer
Radiation damage can spread to unirradiated parts of the body and cause cancer in mice via a bystander effect that induces cellular damage and death, according to a report published online Aug. 18 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Early Edition.
08/22/2008
Ramosetron Can Help Control Postsurgical Nausea
Ramosetron may be superior to ondansetron in controlling the vomiting and nausea associated with opioid analgesia following surgery, according to research published in the Aug. 1 issue of Spine.
08/21/2008
Case Reports on Twins May Shed Light on Scoliosis
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis seems to be multifactorial and the role of physical activity remains controversial, according to an article published in the August issue of Spine.
08/21/2008
New Guidelines for Diagnosis, Treatment of Facial Pain
Trigeminal neuralgia, which causes intense facial pain, can be diagnosed by head imaging and testing of the trigeminal nerves and treated by drugs or surgery, according to guidelines published online Aug. 20 in Neurology and simultaneously in the European Journal of Neurology.
08/21/2008
Obesity, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Link Reviewed
Obesity is clearly associated with the development of gastroesophageal reflux disease, which may be alleviated by weight loss through caloric restriction or surgery, according to a review in the August issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology.
08/20/2008
Conformal Radiation Therapy Improves Cognitive Outcomes
Among children with ependymoma, conformal radiation therapy leads to better long-term academic results compared to conventional radiation therapy approaches, according to a report in the Aug. 20 issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
08/20/2008
Imaging Characterizes Airway Inflammation in Mice
Proton MRI was useful in assessing allergen-induced airway inflammation in mice, which was characterized by an early edematous response, followed by a later response featuring mucus, according to research published in the September issue of Radiology.
08/20/2008
Behavioral Counseling Technique Reduces Back Pain
Teaching patients with chronic or recurrent back pain to improve their posture and neuromuscular coordination significantly reduces pain, in some cases without exercise, according to research published online Aug. 19 in BMJ.
08/20/2008
Zoledronic Acid May Protect Bones During Breast Cancer
Zoledronic acid is associated with preserved bone health in premenopausal women treated for breast cancer, according to the results of two studies, one published online Aug. 18 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology and another published online Aug. 20 in The Lancet Oncology.
08/20/2008
Low-Dose Aspirin Therapy Inadequate in Some Patients
In patients with diabetes mellitus and coronary artery disease, low-dose aspirin may not adequately inhibit platelet function, researchers report in the August issue of the American Journal of Cardiology.
08/20/2008
Carotid Ultrasound May Identify Cardiac Risk
Carotid artery lesions identified by ultrasound and demonstrating increasing echolucency may indicate increased risk for major adverse cardiovascular events, and repeat testing may identify patients at particularly high risk for near-future events, according to an article published in the September issue of Radiology.
08/20/2008
Adalimumab May Be Helpful in Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Adalimumab was associated with improved symptoms in children with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, according to the results of a study published in the Aug. 21 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
08/20/2008
Outlook Mixed on US Presidential Candidates' Health Plans
The health care plans proposed by John McCain and Barack Obama would have uncertain effects on health care coverage in America, but potential problems with each plan are evident, according to a perspective piece in the Aug. 21 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
08/19/2008
Public Has Divergent Views on End-of-Life Care
The general public and trauma professionals don't always agree about care preferences in cases of life-threatening or fatal injury, and such differences should be taken into account in practice guidelines for comprehensive end-of-life care for trauma victims, according to the results of a study published in the August issue of the Archives of Surgery.
08/19/2008
Serum Vitamin D Status Linked to Hip Fracture
In postmenopausal women, low serum 25(OH) vitamin D concentrations are associated with a significantly higher risk for hip fracture, researchers report in the Aug. 19 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine.
08/19/2008
Seniors Likely to Find Medicare Health Web Site Unusable
Even older adults with computer skills may have difficulty using the Medicare.gov Web site to determine eligibility for services and enroll in a drug plan, according to a research letter published in the Aug. 20 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
08/18/2008
APA: Antidepressants Linked to Impaired Driving Skills
In some depressed patients, antidepressant use is associated with impaired driving, according to research presented at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association held Aug. 14 to 17 in Boston.
08/18/2008
FDA Approves First Drug to Treat Huntington's Chorea
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Xenazine (tetrabenazine), the first drug for the treatment of chorea in people with Huntington's disease, according to a release issued by the FDA on Aug. 15.
08/18/2008
Malaria Found in Refugees from Sub-Saharan Africa
Refugees recently arrived from sub-Saharan Africa may be infected with malaria, even if they received treatment before arriving in the United States, officials from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report in the Aug. 15 issue of the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
08/18/2008
Functional Antibodies Found in 1918 Flu Survivors
Even after 90 years, survivors of the 1918 influenza pandemic still have functional antibodies to the virus that could help researchers devise strategies to fight a future pandemic, according to a report published online Aug. 17 in Nature.
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