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Exposure to Several Common Infections Over Time May Be Associated With Risk of Stroke

noreply@blogger.com (Bankix Systems Blog) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:15:00 +0000

Cumulative exposure to five common infection-causing pathogens may be associated with an increased risk of stroke, according to a report posted online today that will appear in the January 2010 print...

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Mood Improves on Low-Fat, but not Low-Carb, Diet Plan

noreply@blogger.com (Bankix Systems Blog) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:29:00 +0000

After one year, a low-calorie, low-fat diet appears more beneficial to dieters’ mood than a low-carbohydrate plan with the same number of calories, according to a report in the November 9 issue of...

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Study Examines Associations Between Antibiotic Use During Pregnancy and Birth Defects

noreply@blogger.com (Bankix Systems Blog) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:57:00 +0000

Penicillin and several other antibacterial medications commonly taken by pregnant women do not appear to be associated with many birth defects, according to a report in the November issue of Archives...

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Many U.S. Children May Live in Families Receiving Food Stamps

noreply@blogger.com (Bankix Systems Blog) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:45:00 +0000

Nearly half of all American children will reside in a household receiving food stamps at some point between the ages of 1 and 20, according to a report in the November issue of Archives of Pediatrics...

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TV Exposure May Be Associated With Aggressive Behavior in Young Children

noreply@blogger.com (Bankix Systems Blog) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:17:00 +0000

Three-year-old children who are exposed to more TV appear to be at an increased risk for exhibiting aggressive behavior, according to a report in the November issue of Archives of Pediatrics &...

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Genes and Environment May Interact to Influence Risk for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

noreply@blogger.com (Bankix Systems Blog) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:13:00 +0000

Individuals who experience both childhood adversity and traumatic events in adulthood appear more likely to develop post-traumatic stress disorder than those exposed to only one of these types of...

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Nicotine Patch Plus Lozenge Appears Best for Smoking Cessation

noreply@blogger.com (Bankix Systems Blog) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:48:00 +0000

In a comparison of five different smoking cessation medications, a nicotine patch plus a nicotine lozenge appears most effective at helping smokers quit, according to a report in the November issue...

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Significant Regional Variations Exist Regarding Proximity to Burn Centers

noreply@blogger.com (Bankix Systems Blog) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 03:38:00 +0000

Although nearly 80 percent of the U.S. population lives within 2 hours by ground or helicopter transport to a verified burn center, there is substantial state and regional variation in geographic...

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Patients Starting Dialysis Have Increased Risk of Death

noreply@blogger.com (Bankix Systems Blog) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:19:00 +0000

Compared to the general population, patients starting dialysis have an increased risk of death that is not attributable to a higher rate of death from cardiovascular causes, as previously thought,...

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Alternative to Pap Test Does Not Appear To Be Better For Detecting Cervical Cancer

noreply@blogger.com (Bankix Systems Blog) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:27:00 +0000

A Dutch study that included nearly 90,000 women finds that liquid-based cytology, a commonly used alternative to conventional Pap tests, is not superior to Pap tests for the detection of cervical...

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Use of Antipsychotic Medications by Children and Adolescents Associated With Significant Weight Gain

noreply@blogger.com (Bankix Systems Blog) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:04:00 +0000

Many pediatric and adolescent patients who received second-generation antipsychotic medications experienced significant weight gain, along with varied adverse effects on cholesterol and triglyceride...

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Use of Omega-3 With Treatment for Depression in Patients With Heart Disease Does Not Appear to Provide Benefit

noreply@blogger.com (Bankix Systems Blog) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:24:00 +0000

Contrary to the findings of some studies, new research indicates that augmenting antidepressant therapy with an omega-3 fatty acid supplement does not result in improvement in levels of depression in...

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Diagnosis of Cardiovascular Disease Associated With Risk of Subsequent Hip Fracture

noreply@blogger.com (Bankix Systems Blog) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:19:00 +0000

A study that includes twins finds that the risk of hip fracture was significantly increased following a diagnosis of cardiovascular disease (CVD), with analysis also suggesting a genetic...

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Recommended Treatment for Heart Failure Often Underused

noreply@blogger.com (Bankix Systems Blog) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:43:00 +0000

Less than one-third of patients hospitalized for heart failure and participating in a quality improvement registry received a guideline-recommended treatment of heart failure, aldosterone antagonist...

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Aggressive Microdermabrasion Induces Wound-Healing Response in Aging Skin

noreply@blogger.com (Bankix Systems Blog) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 03:09:00 +0000

Microdermabrasion using a coarse diamond-studded instrument appears to induce molecular changes in the skin of older adults that mimic the way skin is remodeled during the wound healing process,...

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Healthy Neighborhoods May Be Associated With Lower Diabetes Risk

noreply@blogger.com (Bankix Systems Blog) — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:53:00 +0000

Individuals living in neighborhoods conducive to physical activity and providing access to healthy foods may have a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes in a five-year period, according to a...

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Most H1N1 Patients With Respiratory Failure Treated With Oxygenating System Survive Illness

noreply@blogger.com (Bankix Systems Blog) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 02:34:00 +0000

Despite the severity of disease and the intensity of treatment, most patients in Australia and New Zealand who experienced respiratory failure as a result of 2009 influenza A(H1N1) and were treated...

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Critical Illness From 2009 H1N1 in Mexico Associated With High Fatality Rate

noreply@blogger.com (Bankix Systems Blog) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:41:00 +0000

Critical illness from 2009 influenza A(H1N1) in Mexico occurred among young patients, was associated with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome and shock, and had a fatality rate of about 40...

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H1N1 Critical Illness Can Occur Rapidly; Predominantly Affects Young Patients

noreply@blogger.com (Bankix Systems Blog) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:29:00 +0000

Critical illness among Canadian patients with 2009 influenza A(H1N1) occurred rapidly after hospital admission, often in young adults, and was associated with severely low levels of oxygen in the...

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Intensive Telephone Depression Care Program Offers Substantial Benefits at a Moderate Cost

noreply@blogger.com (Bankix Systems Blog) — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:34:00 +0000

Patients who participate in a structured telephone program to manage their depression appear to experience significant benefits and only a moderate increase in health care costs when compared with...

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Many Childhood Cancer Survivors Have Uncomplicated Pregnancies, Healthy Babies

noreply@blogger.com (Bankix Systems Blog) — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 16:14:00 +0000

Women who survived cancer in childhood or adolescence or women whose male partner is a childhood cancer survivor do not appear to have an increased risk of major complications during pregnancy,...

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Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy Associated With Some Adverse Outcomes in Newborns

noreply@blogger.com (Bankix Systems Blog) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 04:46:00 +0000

Exposure to a certain class of antidepressant medications during pregnancy may be associated with an increased risk of preterm birth, a low five-minute Apgar score (a measure of overall health of the...

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Cocaine Vaccine May Help Some Reduce Drug Use

noreply@blogger.com (Bankix Systems Blog) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 03:48:00 +0000

A vaccine to treat cocaine dependence appears to reduce use of the drug in a subgroup of individuals who attain high anticocaine antibody levels in response, according to a report in the October...

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Mediterranean Diet Associated With Reduced Risk of Depression

noreply@blogger.com (Bankix Systems Blog) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 01:16:00 +0000

Individuals who follow the Mediterranean dietary pattern—rich in vegetables, fruits, nuts, whole grains and fish—appear less likely to develop depression, according to a report in the October issue...

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New Study Evaluates Surgical Masks vs. N95 Respirators for Preventing Influenza Among Health Care Workers

noreply@blogger.com (Bankix Systems Blog) — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 01:42:00 +0000

Surgical masks appear to be no worse than, and nearly as effective as N95 respirators in preventing influenza in health care workers, according to a study released early online today by JAMA. The...

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