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07/28/2008
ICAD: New Technology Can Detect Early Alzheimer's
New magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology shows promise in the early detection of Alzheimer's disease, according to research presented at the International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease, held July 26-31 in Chicago.
07/28/2008
Caffeine Use Still Widespread in Elite Athletes
Although the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) no longer bans caffeine in sports, questions remain on the eve of the Beijing Olympics as to caffeine's real and perceived efficacy in enhancing athletic performance, according to a commentary published in July in BMJ Clinical Evidence.
07/28/2008
Infections Rare After Mohs Micrographic Surgery
Surgical site infections are extremely uncommon in patients undergoing Mohs micrographic surgery for non-melanoma skin cancer or modified Mohs micrographic surgery for lentigo maligna melanoma in situ, suggesting that the routine administration of antibiotics may be unnecessary, according to a study published in the August issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
07/28/2008
Collagen Treatment for Arthritis Holds Appeal
Oral administration of chicken type II collagen in patients with rheumatoid arthritis resulted in decreased pain and morning stiffness and other beneficial outcomes, according to research published in the July 15 Arthritis Care & Research.
07/28/2008
Osteoarthritis Increases in British Columbia Sample
Between 1996 and 2004, the incidence of osteoarthritis rose in British Columbia, Canada, because of aging of the population and other factors, according to research published online June 24 in Arthritis Care & Research.
07/28/2008
Exercise Is Key for Long-Term Weight Loss
Sustaining a 10 percent or more weight loss requires fairly high levels of physical activity in combination with reduced energy intake, according to an article published in the July 28 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine.
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.
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