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

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:14:33 CST

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

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 20:27:13 CST

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

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Sun, 8 Nov 2009 12:56:26 CST

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

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Sat, 7 Nov 2009 13:43:35 CST

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

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Thu, 5 Nov 2009 20:16:57 CST

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

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 21:12:28 CST

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

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Tue, 3 Nov 2009 19:47:14 CST

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

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:38:13 CDT

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

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:18:12 CDT

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

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:27:18 CDT

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

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:03:00 CDT

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

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:23:26 CDT

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

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 11:19:07 CDT

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

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:42:38 CDT

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

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:07:25 CDT

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

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 14:52:31 CDT

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

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:33:36 CDT

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

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:38:04 CDT

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

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:26:56 CDT

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

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 14:33:48 CDT

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

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 11:12:40 CDT

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

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Thu, 8 Oct 2009 23:45:12 CDT

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

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Wed, 7 Oct 2009 22:48:10 CDT

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

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Mon, 5 Oct 2009 20:15:38 CDT

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

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Sat, 3 Oct 2009 20:41:16 CDT

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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Electronic Alerts About Abnormal Imaging Test Results Do Not Always Result in Timely Follow-Up

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Thu, 1 Oct 2009 21:43:20 CDT

Abnormal results on outpatient imaging tests sometimes may not receive timely follow-up even when clinicians receive and read results in an advanced, integrated electronic medical record system,...

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Survey: Men May Not Be Adequately Involved in Decisions About Prostate Cancer Screening- Second Study Attempts to Quantify Benefits, Risks

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:44:58 CDT

Men largely make decisions about prostate cancer screening based on conversations with their clinicians, but these discussions often do not include information about the risks of testing in addition...

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At-Home Care May Be An Alternative to Hospital Care for Elderly Patients With Chronic Heart Failure

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:26:33 CDT

Hospital-at-home care may be a practical alternative to traditional hospital inpatient care for patients with acutely decompensated (suddenly worsening) chronic heart failure, according to a report...

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Many Medical Schools Report Incidents of Students Posting Unprofessional Content Online

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 10:53:05 CDT

A majority of medical schools surveyed report they have experienced incidents of students posting unprofessional content online, including incidents involving violation of patient confidentiality,...

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Nationwide Study Examines Youth Access to Indoor Tanning

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:27:11 CDT

Many indoor tanning businesses require parental consent for teenagers to use their facilities, but most would allow young tanners more than the government-recommended amount of exposure during the...

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Study Examines Treatment and Outcomes for Nasal Fractures

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:33:52 CDT

Both minimally invasive and traditional open approaches can successfully repair nasal fractures, provided the procedure is matched to the individual fracture, according to a report in the...

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Tanning May Be Associated With Moles in Very–Light-Skinned Children

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:37:12 CDT

Very–light-skinned children without red hair who tan appear to develop more nevi (birthmarks, moles or other colored spots on the skin) than children who do not tan, according to a report in the...

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Alcohol in Bloodstream Associated With Lower Risk of Death from Head Injury

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:33:36 CDT

Individuals with ethanol in their bloodstreams appear less likely to die following a moderate to severe head injury, according to a report in the September issue of Archives of Surgery, one of the...

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On-the-Job Pesticide Exposure Associated With Parkinson’s Disease

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 21:37:41 CDT

Individuals whose occupation involves contact with pesticides appear to have an increased risk of having Parkinson’s disease, according to a report in the September issue of Archives of Neurology,...

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Study Finds Increased Risk of Death For Patients With Celiac Disease-Related Disorders

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 21:35:00 CDT

New research indicates that patients with lesser degrees of celiac disease-related symptoms, such as intestinal inflammation or latent celiac disease, have a modestly increased risk of death,...

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Outcomes Appear to Be Improving For Conservative Management of Localized Prostate Cancer

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:43:33 CDT

A comparison of outcomes of different eras of conservative treatment for localized prostate cancer indicates that overall and prostate cancer-specific survival rates are higher for men diagnosed from...

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Soldiers Who Have Intense or Traumatic Combat Experiences Exhibit Evidence of Cognitive Changes

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 14:09:21 CDT

In a study of whether neuropsychological changes occur following deployment to war zones, post-traumatic stress disorder appeared to be associated with attention deficits in soldiers one year after...

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Maternal Literacy Level Associated With the Cognitive Home Environment

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 12:27:13 CDT

Literacy levels of low-income mothers appear to be a more accurate indicator of parenting behaviors that are important for child development than maternal educational levels, according to a report in...

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Community-Based Prevention System Appears to Reduce Risky Behaviors in Teens

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 21:41:17 CDT

A prevention system that trains community leaders to identify and apply appropriate evidence-based programs may reduce substance use and other delinquent behaviors among adolescents, according to a...

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Genetic Variations May Underlie Multiple Psychiatric Conditions

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Wed, 9 Sep 2009 22:53:04 CDT

Similar submicroscopic variations and rearrangements appear in the genetic material of individuals with schizophrenia, autism and mental retardation, suggesting that the three disorders may share a...

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Study Examines Association Between Childhood Bullying and Later Psychiatric Hospitalization, Treatment

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Tue, 8 Sep 2009 21:49:41 CDT

Childhood bullying and victimization appear to predict future psychiatric problems in both males and females although females appear more likely to be affected regardless of pre-existing psychiatric...

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Study Evaluates Use of Corticosteroids and Antiviral Agents for Treatment of Bell Palsy

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Thu, 3 Sep 2009 21:53:38 CDT

Among patients with Bell Palsy, a facial paralysis with unknown cause, treatment with corticosteroids is associated with a reduced risk of an unsatisfactory recovery, and treatment with a combination...

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Study Examines Effectiveness of Laparoscopic Surgical Treatments to Alleviate Chronic Pelvic Pain

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Wed, 2 Sep 2009 21:45:44 CDT

A surgical procedure known as LUNA (laparoscopic uterosacral nerve ablation) did not result in improvements in chronic pelvic pain, painful menstruation, painful sexual intercourse or quality of life...

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Research Compares Outcomes of Immediate Versus Delayed Intervention for Patients with Acute Coronary Syndromes

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Tue, 1 Sep 2009 18:12:38 CDT

For some patients with acute coronary syndromes, the strategy of immediate intervention at a medical center does not appear to result in differences in outcomes in comparison with an intervention...

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Typhoid Fever Cases in U.S. Linked to Foreign Travel

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 21:20:44 CDT

Antimicrobial-Resistant Strains Among U.S. Patients Increasing Infection with an antimicrobial-resistant strain of typhoid fever among patients in the United States is associated with international...

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Genetic Variation Associated With Poorer Response, Cardiovascular Outcomes With Use of Clopidogrel

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 22:17:49 CDT

Patients with a certain genetic variation who received the antiplatelet drug clopidogrel had a decreased platelet response to treatment and among those who had percutaneous coronary intervention...

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Hip Fracture Rates Decline in Canada

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:55:39 CDT

Standardized rates of hip fracture have steadily declined in Canada since 1985, with a more rapid decline between 1996 and 2005 and a more marked decrease among individuals age 55 to 64 years,...

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Risk of Death Following Acute Coronary Syndromes Different For Men, Women; Attributable to Various Factors

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 22:21:29 CDT

Women may have a slightly higher risk of death than men in the 30 days following an acute coronary syndrome (ACS; such as heart attack or unstable angina), but this difference appears attributable to...

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Overall Antibiotic Prescription Rates for Respiratory Tract Infections Decreasing

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 18:44:59 CDT

From 1995 to 2006 the rate of antibiotic prescriptions for acute respiratory tract infections decreased significantly, attributable in part to a decline in ambulatory visits for ear infections in...

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Death Rate Decreases Following Hospitalization for Heart Attack

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 21:57:20 CDT

From 1995 to 2006, hospital 30-day death rates decreased significantly for Medicare patients hospitalized for a heart attack, as did the variation in the rate between hospitals, according to a study...

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Palliative Care Intervention for Patients with Advanced Cancer Provides Quality of Life and Mood Benefits

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 22:46:08 CDT

Patients with advanced cancer who received a palliative care intervention focused on addressing physical and psychosocial issues and care coordination that was provided at the same time as cancer...

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Dermatologist Skin Examinations Detect More, Thinner Skin Cancers Than Patients Identify Themselves

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:49:33 CDT

Most melanomas detected in a general-practice dermatology clinic were found by dermatologists during full-body skin examinations of patients who had come to the clinic for different complaints,...

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Antioxidants Not Associated With Increased Melanoma Risk

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:45:45 CDT

Antioxidant supplements do not appear to be associated with an increased risk of melanoma, according to a report in the August issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

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Aspirin Use After Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis Associated With Improved Survival

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 21:42:39 CDT

Men and women who were diagnosed with colorectal cancer and began regular use of aspirin had a lower risk of overall and colorectal cancer death compared to patients not using aspirin, according to a...

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Healthy Lifestyle Habits May Be Associated With Reduced Risk of Chronic Disease

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:37:13 CDT

Four healthy lifestyle factors—never smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly and following a healthy diet—together appear to be associated with as much as an 80 percent reduction...

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High Adherence to Mediterranean-Type Diet, Increased Physical Activity Associated With Reduced Risk of Alzheimer Disease

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:37:25 CDT

Elderly individuals who had a diet that included higher consumption of fruits, vegetables, legumes, cereal and fish and was low in red meat and poultry and who were physically active had an...

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Breastfeeding Associated With Reduced Risk of Breast Cancer Among Women With Family History

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 22:38:07 CDT

Women with a family history of breast cancer appear to have a lower risk of developing the disease before menopause if they have ever breastfed a child, according to a report in the August 10/24...

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Evidence-Based Prevention is Goal of Largest Ever Study of Suicide in the Military

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Tue, 4 Aug 2009 22:04:08 CDT

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) has announced that an interdisciplinary team of four research institutions will carry out the largest study of suicide and mental health among military...

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Major NIMH Research Project to Test Approaches to Altering the Course of Schizophrenia

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Mon, 3 Aug 2009 21:49:16 CDT

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is launching a large-scale research project to explore whether using early and aggressive treatment, individually targeted and integrating a variety of...

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Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Share Genetic Roots

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Sat, 1 Aug 2009 22:05:38 CDT

A trio of genome-wide studies – collectively the largest to date – has pinpointed a vast array of genetic variation that cumulatively may account for at least one third of the genetic risk for...

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Adult Cancer Survivors at Increased Risk of Psychological Distress

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:58:02 CDT

Long-term survivors of cancer that developed in adulthood are at increased risk of experiencing serious psychological distress, according to a report in the July 27 issue of Archives of Internal...

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Study Examines Modern-Day Course of Type 1 Diabetes

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 22:43:36 CDT

The rates of serious complications among individuals with type 1 diabetes appear lower than reported historically, especially when patients are treated intensively, according to a report in the July...

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Adhering to Healthy Lifestyle Habits Associated With Reduced Lifetime Risk of Heart Failure

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:37:18 CDT

Men who exercised regularly, drank moderately, did not smoke, who were not overweight and had a diet that included cereal and fruits and vegetables had a lower lifetime risk of heart failure,...

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Adopting Low-Risk Dietary and Lifestyle Factors Related to Lower Incidence of High Blood Pressure

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:53:00 CDT

Adherence to modifiable lifestyle and dietary factors including maintaining normal weight, daily vigorous exercise, eating a diet high in fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy products and low in sodium...

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Clotting in Veins Close to Skin May Be Associated With More Dangerous Deep-Vein Blood Clots

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:32:12 CDT

About one-fourth of patients with superficial vein thrombosis—clotting in blood vessels close to the skin—also may have the life-threatening condition deep vein thrombosis, according to a report in...

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Research Identifies Network of Altered Genes That Appear to Play Role in Development of Brain Tumors

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 23:11:36 CDT

The interaction between a network of altered genes appears to play an important role in the development and progression of brain tumors, according to a study in the July 15 issue of JAMA.

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Active Commuters Have Fewer Heart Disease Risk Factors

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 22:39:21 CDT

Men and women who walk or ride a bike to work appear more fit, and men are less likely to be overweight or obese and have healthier triglyceride levels, blood pressure and insulin levels, according...

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Research Identifies Network of Altered Genes That Appear to Play Role in Development of Brain Tumors

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:21:01 CDT

Condoms Associated With Moderate Protection Against Herpes Simplex Virus 2

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:21:46 CDT

Condom use is associated with a reduced risk of contracting herpes simplex virus 2, according to a report based on pooled analysis of data from previous studies in the July 13 issue of Archives of...

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Internet-Based Intervention May Improve Insomnia

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:45:06 CDT

An online insomnia intervention based on established face-to-face cognitive behavioral therapy techniques appears to improve patients’ sleep, according to a report in the July issue of Archives of...

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Reduced-Dose Schedule for Pneumococcal Vaccine in Infants Shows Effectiveness

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Wed, 8 Jul 2009 22:04:23 CDT

Infants who received two or three primary doses of the 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV-7) both had a decreased rate of carrying pneumococcal microorganisms that can cause pneumonia and...

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Online Computer Games Could Encourage Children to Eat Healthy Foods

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Tue, 7 Jul 2009 21:56:00 CDT

Children who play an online game promoting healthy foods and beverages appear more likely to choose nutritious snacks than those who play a game promoting unhealthy products, according to a report in...

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Sugar Substitute Appears to Prevent Early-Childhood Cavities

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Mon, 6 Jul 2009 22:56:35 CDT

Children given an oral syrup containing the naturally occurring sweetener xylitol may be less likely to develop decay in their baby teeth, according to a report in the July issue of Archives of...

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Compared to Conventional Risk Factors, Certain Biomarkers May Have Limited Added Benefit For Predicting Cardiovascular Events

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 21:18:25 CDT

Use of several older and newer biomarkers appears to offer minimal added benefit in the prediction of cardiovascular events compared to conventional risk factors such as high cholesterol and high...

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Findings of Genetics Study Does Not Support Causal Association of C-Reactive Protein With Coronary Heart Disease

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 16:10:34 CDT

An analysis of the association between genetic variations of the inflammation biomarker C-reactive protein (CRP) with coronary heart disease failed to support a causal association, according to a...

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Boys With Intermittent Eye Deviation Appear More Likely to Develop Mental Illness

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:44:52 CDT

Children and especially boys diagnosed with intermittent exotropia, a condition in which the eye turns outward (away from the nose) only some of the time, appear more likely to develop mental illness...

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An Estimated 4 Percent of Older U.S. Men Have Dry Eye Disease

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:46:34 CDT

Dry eye disease is common among American men older than 50 and increases with age, high blood pressure, benign prostate disease and the use of antidepressants, according to a report in the June issue...

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Heart Electrical Conduction Abnormality Believed Not to be Serious May Pose Cardiovascular Risks

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:54:43 CDT

New research indicates that a finding on a routine electrocardiogram that signals a disorder of the electrical conducting system in one part of the heart and previously believed to be benign is...

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Migraines With Aura in Midlife Associated With Increased Prevalence of Brain Lesions in Older Age

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:25:33 CDT

Middle-aged women who had migraine headaches with aura (sensory disturbances, such as with vision, balance or speech) had a higher prevalence of brain lesions when they were older, compared to...

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Being Overweight, Obese During Early Adulthood Associated With Greater Risk of Pancreatic Cancer

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:16:48 CDT

Young adults who are overweight or obese have an increased risk of pancreatic cancer, and being obese at an older age is associated with a lower overall survival rate for patients with pancreatic...

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Therapy Helps Improve Outcomes for Patients With Severe Sepsis

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:32:10 CDT

A preliminary study suggests that a therapy for severe sepsis or septic shock that included the use of an antibiotic-based “hemoperfusion” device to remove toxic products of bacteria from the blood...

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Study Compares Less Invasive CT-Scan Based Screening Method To Colonoscopy For Patients at Increased Risk of Colorectal Cancer

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 14:19:17 CDT

Computed tomographic (CT) colonography may offer patients at increased risk of colorectal cancer an alternative to colonoscopy that is less-invasive, is better-tolerated and has good diagnostic...

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Topical Application of Chemotherapy Drug May Improve Appearance of Aging Skin Through Wound-Healing Response

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:05:18 CDT

Topical application of the chemotherapy medication fluorouracil appears to reduce potentially precancerous skin patches and improve the appearance of sun-damaged skin, according to a report in the...

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Psoriasis Associated With Cardiovascular Disease and Increased Mortality

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:58:31 CDT

The skin disease psoriasis is associated with atherosclerosis (a buildup of plaque in the arteries) characterized by an increased prevalence of ischemic heart disease, cerebrovascular disease,...

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Cognitive Impairment Associated With Reduced Survival Among Both African-American and White Older Adults

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:37:04 CDT

Alzheimer’s disease and its precursor, mild cognitive impairment, appear to be associated with an increased risk of death among both white and African American older adults, according to a report in...

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Dose-Reduction Techniques Associated With Decreased Amount of Radiation Exposure From Cardiac Scans Without Impairing Image Quality

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:09:10 CDT

An intervention that includes techniques to reduce the amount of radiation from cardiac computed tomography angiography (scanning used to diagnose coronary artery disease) was associated with...

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Donor Stem Cell Transplantation Associated With Survival Benefit For Patients With Leukemia

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:58:44 CDT

An analysis of previous studies indicates that allogeneic stem cell transplantation (SCT) (stem cells from a compatible donor) is associated with significant overall and relapse-free survival benefit...

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Genetically Elevated Levels of Lipoprotein Associated With Increased Risk of Heart Attack

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:54:03 CDT

A genetic analysis of data from three studies suggests that genetically elevated levels of lipoprotein(a) are associated with an increased risk of heart attack, according to a study in the June 10...

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Easier Access to Media By Children Increases Risk For Influence on Numerous Health Issues

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:58:14 CDT

With children having easier access to media and a wider variety of content, the possible negative influence on health issues such as sex, drugs, obesity and eating disorders is increased, and...

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Study Redefines Roles of Alcohol, Smoking in Risk for Pancreatitis

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:47:59 CDT

Although alcohol consumption is known to be associated with chronic pancreatitis, new evidence indicates that a threshold of five or more drinks per day is required to significantly raise risk;...

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Less Sleep Associated With High, Worsening Blood Pressure in Middle Age

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Tue, 9 Jun 2009 12:43:29 CDT

Middle-aged adults who sleep fewer hours appear more likely to have high blood pressure and to experience adverse changes in blood pressure over time, according to a report in the June 8 issue of...

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Plant-Based, Low-Carb Diet May Promote Weight Loss and Improve Cholesterol Levels

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Mon, 8 Jun 2009 17:54:15 CDT

Overweight individuals who ate a low-calorie, low-carbohydrate diet high in plant-based proteins for four weeks lost weight and experienced improvements in blood cholesterol levels and other heart...

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Childhood Health Disparities Can Have Life-Long Health Effects

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Sun, 7 Jun 2009 14:13:09 CDT

Starting Health Promotion, Disease Prevention Early In Life Important Research indicates that physical and mental stress in childhood may have life-long adverse health effects and policy initiatives...

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TV Noise Associated With Fewer Verbal Interactions Between Infants and Parents

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Thu, 4 Jun 2009 16:07:14 CDT

For every hour they spend in the presence of an audible television, parents speak fewer words and infants are less likely to make vocalizations in response, according to a report in the June issue of...

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Changing Residences Associated With Increased Risk of Suicidal Behavior Among Children

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:03:42 CDT

Danish children who move frequently appear to have an increased risk of attempted or completed suicide between ages 11 and 17, according to a report in the June issue of Archives of General...

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Cognitive Behavioral Intervention Helps Prevent Depression Among At-Risk Teens

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Tue, 2 Jun 2009 16:28:10 CDT

Adolescents at an increased risk of depression who participated in a group cognitive behavioral intervention significantly reduced their symptoms and episodes of depression compared to teens who...

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Antidepressant Does Not Appear to Reduce Repetitive Behaviors in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Mon, 1 Jun 2009 18:02:25 CDT

The antidepressant citalopram does not appear to reduce the occurrence of repetitive behaviors in children and teens with autism spectrum disorders, according to a report in the June issue of...

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Use of Acid-Suppressive Medications Associated With Increased Risk of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Fri, 29 May 2009 18:01:05 CDT

Hospitalized patients who receive acid-suppressive medications such as a proton-pump inhibitor have a 30 percent increased odds of developing pneumonia while in the hospital, according to a study in...

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Intervention Helps Reduce Pain and Depression

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Thu, 28 May 2009 16:48:01 CDT

For patients who experience pain and depression, common co-existing conditions, an intervention that included individually tailored antidepressant therapy and a pain self-management program resulted...

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Inner Ear Balance Disorders Common, Associated With Falls Among Older Americans

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Wed, 27 May 2009 12:55:30 CDT

An estimated 35 percent of U.S. adults age 40 and older have vestibular dysfunction (inner ear balance disorders), and those who do may have a higher risk of falling, according to a report in the May...

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Evidence Supports Use of Web- and Computer-Based Programs to Help Adults Quit Smoking

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Mon, 25 May 2009 17:07:19 CDT

Available evidence supports the use of online or other computer-based smoking cessation programs for helping adults quit smoking, according to a meta-analysis of previously published studies...

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Vaccine Records of Internationally Adopted Children May Not Reflect Protection Against Disease

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Fri, 22 May 2009 15:51:42 CDT

Children adopted from countries such as Russia, China and Guatemala may not be protected against polio, measles or other diseases despite records indicating they have been immunized, according to a...

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Policies on Organ Donation After Cardiac Death Vary Considerably Among Children’s Hospitals

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Tue, 19 May 2009 17:24:37 CDT

Although a large number of children’s hospitals have developed or are developing policies regarding organ donation after cardiac death, there is considerable variation among policies, including the...

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Low and High Levels of Hormone in Men With Heart Failure Associated With Increased Risk of Death

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Fri, 15 May 2009 16:58:27 CDT

Men with systolic chronic heart failure who have low or high levels of estradiol, a form of the hormone estrogen, have an increased risk of death compared with men with moderate levels of this...

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Diet and Exercise Intervention Helps Older, Overweight Cancer Survivors Reduce Functional Decline

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Thu, 14 May 2009 17:45:11 CDT

A home-based diet and exercise program reduced the rate of functional decline among older, overweight long-term survivors of colorectal, breast and prostate cancer, according to a study in the May 13...

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Eating Fish, Nuts and Olive Oil May Be Associated With Reduced Risk of Age-Related Blindness

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Wed, 13 May 2009 17:22:22 CDT

Regularly eating fish, nuts, olive oil and other foods containing omega-three fatty acids and avoiding trans fats appears to be associated with a lower risk for the eye disease age-related macular...

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Women Who Follow Blood Pressure–Lowering Diet Have Reduced Risk for Heart Failure

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Tue, 12 May 2009 13:00:31 CDT

A diet designed to prevent and treat high blood pressure also may be associated with a lower risk of heart failure among women, according to a report in the May 11 issue of Archives of Internal...

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Real and Simulated Acupuncture Appear More Effective Than Usual Care for Back Pain

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Mon, 11 May 2009 15:09:33 CDT

Three types of acupuncture therapy—an individually tailored program, standard therapy and a simulation involving toothpicks at key acupuncture points—appear more effective than usual care for chronic...

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Complication and Death Rate No Better at Bariatric Surgery Centers of Excellence than at Other Hospitals

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Fri, 8 May 2009 17:43:01 CDT

Patients who undergo bariatric surgery at hospitals designated as centers of excellence do not appear to have lower mortality rates or lower rates of complications than those whose procedures are...

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Episode of Rapid, Irregular Heart Rhythm Before or After Cardiac Catheterization Associated With Increased Risk of Death Within 3 Months

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Thu, 7 May 2009 17:14:45 CDT

Certain heart attack patients who experience a rapid, abnormal heart rhythm before or after a coronary artery intervention or stent placement have a significantly higher risk of death within 90 days...

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Elevated Level of Certain Protein in Urine Linked to Increased Risk for Blood Clots

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Wed, 6 May 2009 17:46:12 CDT

Preliminary research suggests that higher than normal levels of the protein albumin in urine is associated with an increased risk for blood clots in the deep veins of the legs or lungs (venous...

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Program Helps Reduce Hospital and Emergency Department Use Among Homeless Adults With Chronic Illnesses

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Tue, 5 May 2009 17:27:40 CDT

An intervention that provided housing and case management to homeless adults with chronic medical illnesses reduced hospitalizations and emergency department visits, according to a study in the May 6...

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Computerized Organization of Patient’s Medications Associated With a Lower Risk of Adverse Drug Events

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Fri, 1 May 2009 17:23:46 CDT

An intervention that included computerized identification of medications a patient is taking to help create a more accurate medication list for patients checking in or out of a hospital was...

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Interventions Appear Related to Reduced Risk of Adverse Drug Events

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:46:44 CDT

Interventions that included enhanced communication between a pharmacist and patients and physicians and computerized organization of a patient’s medications appear to be associated with a decreased...

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High Co-Payments Associated With Delay in Starting Drug Therapy in Patients with Chronic Diseases

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:00:21 CDT

High co-payments are associated with delayed initiation of medication in patients with newly diagnosed hypertension, diabetes and elevated cholesterol levels, according to a report in the April 27...

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Lifestyle Factors Related to Risk of Diabetes Among Older Adults

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 22:09:09 CDT

Even for older adults, lifestyle factors such as physical activity, dietary habits, tobacco and alcohol use and the amount of body fat are associated with risk of new-onset diabetes, according to a...

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Study Examines Outcomes of Gastric Bypass Surgery in Morbidly Obese and Superobese Patients

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:23:54 CDT

Superobese gastric bypass patients appear to have improvements in quality of life and obesity-related co-existing conditions, and despite losing weight remain obese after surgery, according to a...

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Radiation Exposure Associated With More Aggressive Thyroid Cancer, Worse Outcomes

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:26:39 CDT

Patients with thyroid cancer who have previously been exposed to radiation—for example, in the workplace, through environmental exposure or for treatment of acne or another condition—appear to have...

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Psoriasis Associated With Diabetes and High Blood Pressure in Women

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:28:49 CDT

Women with psoriasis appear to have an increased risk for developing diabetes and hypertension (high blood pressure), according to a report in the April issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the...

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Aspirin and Similar Drugs May Be Associated With Brain Microbleeds in Older Adults

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:58:32 CDT

Individuals who take aspirin or other medications that prevent blood clotting by inhibiting the accumulation of platelets appear more likely to have tiny, asymptomatic areas of bleeding in the brain,...

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Former Inmates Have Increased Risk of High Blood Pressure

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:33:43 CDT

Young adults who have been incarcerated appear more likely to have high blood pressure and left ventricular hypertrophy, an enlarging of the heart muscle that is a common consequence of hypertension,...

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Review Identifies Dietary Factors Associated With Heart Disease Risk

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 19:20:39 CDT

A review of previously published studies suggests that vegetable and nut intake and a Mediterranean dietary pattern appear to be associated with a lower risk for heart disease, according to a report...

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Exercise Training Improves Health Status of Heart Failure Patients

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 17:36:20 CDT

Patients with heart failure who participated in aerobic exercise training had modest improvements in self-reported health status compared to those patients who did not have exercise training,...

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Studies Indicate Exercise Training May Provide Some Benefit for Patients With Heart Failure

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Thu, 9 Apr 2009 17:28:32 CDT

Aerobic exercise training appears safe for patients with heart failure and was associated with a modest reduction in the risk of death and hospitalization, with some improvement in quality of life,...

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Studies Investigate Childhood Obesity, Diabetes and Related Conditions

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Wed, 8 Apr 2009 17:25:35 CDT

Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine theme issue examines risk factors and interventions Factors identified early in childhood could predict obesity in the teen years and beyond, and...

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Children With Low Self-Control More Likely to Become Overweight Pre-Teens

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Tue, 7 Apr 2009 22:06:22 CDT

Young children who do not display an ability to regulate their behavior or to delay gratification in exchange for a larger reward appear predisposed to gain extra weight by their pre-teen years,...

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Program That Emphasizes Housing for Homeless Persons with Alcoholism Associated with Reduced Alcohol Use and Health Care Costs

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Thu, 2 Apr 2009 18:05:54 CDT

An intervention that provides housing for homeless persons with severe alcohol problems without requiring abstinence from drinking was associated with reduced health care use and costs and a decrease...

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Higher Hospital Safety Rating Not Associated With Lower Risk of In-Hospital Death

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Wed, 1 Apr 2009 15:29:54 CDT

Hospitals that reported higher scores on measures of safe practices did not have a significantly lower rate of in-hospital deaths compared to hospitals that reported lower scores on these measures,...

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Use of Antibacterial Associated With Reduced Risk of Catheter-Related Infections

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:13:53 CDT

For critically ill patients in intensive care units, use of a sponge containing the antimicrobial agent chlorhexidine gluconate as part of the dressing for catheters reduced the risk of major...

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Family History Associated With Increased Risk of Blood Clots

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:02:58 CDT

Children and siblings of those with venous thrombosis, or blood clots in the veins, appear to have more than double the risk of developing the condition than those without a family history, according...

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Increasing Number of Americans Have Insufficient Levels of Vitamin D

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:23:35 CDT

Average blood levels of vitamin D appear to have decreased in the United States between 1994 and 2004, according to a report in the March 23 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the...

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Program Helps Improve Management of Chronic Pain

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:42:00 CDT

Patients with chronic pain who took part in a collaborative care intervention that included patient and clinician education and symptom monitoring and feedback to the primary care physician had...

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Smokers May Have Increased Risk of Pancreatitis

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:28:19 CDT

Smoking appears to be associated with an increased risk of acute and chronic pancreatitis, according to a report in the March 23 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives...

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Eating Red and Processed Meat Associated With Increased Risk of Death

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 17:50:04 CDT

Individuals who eat more red meat and processed meat appear to have a modestly increased risk of death from all causes and also from cancer or heart disease over a 10-year period, according to a...

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Narcolepsy Drug Being Used to Improve Cognitive Performance Affects Brain Dopamine Activity, Suggesting Potential For Abuse and Dependence

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:30:26 CDT

Preliminary research in healthy men suggests that the narcolepsy drug modafinil, increasingly being used to enhance cognitive abilities, affects the activity of dopamine in the brain in a way that...

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Use of Religious Faith to Cope With Advanced Cancer Associated With Receiving Intensive Medical Care Near Death

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:26:21 CDT

Patients with advanced cancer who used their religious faith to help cope were more likely to receive intensive life-prolonging medical care such as mechanical ventilation or cardiopulmonary...

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Medication Does Not Appear to Reduce Progression of Atherosclerosis

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:06:50 CDT

Compared to placebo, the drug pactimibe did not effect certain measures of atherosclerosis for patients with familial hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol levels), but these patients did have an...

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New Type of Botulinum Toxin Appears to Be Well Tolerated and May Help Reduce Forehead Wrinkles

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 16:57:40 CDT

Injections with a new type of botulinum toxin appears to be well tolerated and may help to improve the appearance of moderate to severe forehead lines with no evidence of diminishing treatment...

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Vitamin C Intake Associated With Lower Risk of Gout in Men

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:20:29 CDT

Men with higher vitamin C intake appear less likely to develop gout, a painful type of arthritis, according to a report in the March 9 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives...

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Parkinson Disease Treatment Strategies Appear to Have Similar Long-Term Effects on Disability

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:32:56 CDT

Patients with early Parkinson disease appear to have similar overall levels of disability and quality of life six years after beginning treatment with either levodopa or a dopamine agonist, according...

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Insomnia Often Appears to Be a Persistent Condition

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:25:53 CDT

About three-fourths of individuals with insomnia report experiencing the condition for at least one year and almost half experience it for three years, according to a report in the March 9 issue of...

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Metabolic and Neurological Disorders May Share Common Risk Factors

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:20:55 CDT

Archives of Neurology theme issue examines relationships between obesity, diabetes and dementia Metabolic disorders such as obesity and diabetes appear to share risk factors with and may influence...

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Statement of Anthony S. Fauci. MD, Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health on National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, March 10, 2009.

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Wed, 4 Mar 2009 17:11:07 CST

The fourth annual National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day reminds us of the special risks that HIV/AIDS poses for women and girls. In response to the unique issues they face, we renew our...

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Swimming lessons do not increase drowning risk in young children.

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Tue, 3 Mar 2009 14:07:30 CST

Study Allays Concern that Lessons Could Increase Risk by Reducing Parental Vigilance Providing very young children with swimming lessons appears to have a protective effect against drowning and does...

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Genetic Identification of Marker in Lymph Nodes Appears Associated With Risk of Colorectal Cancer Recurrence

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:45:44 CST

A preliminary report suggests that genetic testing may help identify a marker in lymph nodes that is associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer recurrence among patients in whom...

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Male Infertility Associated With Testicular Cancer

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:43:06 CST

Men who are infertile appear to have an increased risk of developing testicular cancer, according to a report in the February 23 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives...

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Women With Diabetes Before or During Pregnancy At Significantly Increased Risk of Experiencing Depression

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:05:03 CST

Low-income pregnant women and new mothers with diabetes have nearly twice the risk of experiencing depression during and after pregnancy than women without diabetes, according to a study in the...

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Calcium Associated With Lower Risk of Cancer in Women

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:16:38 CST

Women with higher intake of calcium appear to have a lower risk of cancer overall, and both men and women with high calcium intakes have lower risks of colorectal cancer and other cancers of the...

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Demonstration Projects of Coordinated Care Programs for Medicare Beneficiaries With Chronic Illnesses Find That Most Do Not Show Benefit

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 16:32:09 CST

Only 2 of 15 Medicare programs designed to improve care and costs for patients with chronic illnesses resulted in reduced hospital admissions, and none of the programs generated net savings,...

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New Surgical Technique Shows Promise for Improving Function of Artificial Arms

bankix@bankixsystems.com — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 15:34:20 CST

A surgical technique known as targeted muscle reinnervation appears to enable patients with arm amputations to have improved control of functions with an artificial arm, according to a study in the...

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