7/3/2008
Playing It Safe With High School Sports Coaches, athletic trainers focus on prevention, better treatment for young athletes
Tongue-Driven Device Aids Handicapped Magnetic tracer lets disabled control wheelchairs, perform other tasks independently
Medication Reduces Violence in Some Schizophrenics Treating psychosis alone may not end risk; older drugs as good as newer ones, study finds
New Tests Assess Kids' Sense of Smell, Taste Previous measures aimed at adults, but Australian team says these 3 gauges work better
Barcode Technology Flaws Put Some Patients at Risk Nurses forced to use 'workarounds' to ensure medication errors are kept to minimum, study says
Working Hard When Tired Raises Blood Pressure Finding suggests chronic fatigue may pose serious health risks
Freeze-Dried Formula May Block HIV Virus in Breast Milk Could help prevent spread of disease in developing countries, study suggests
FDA Panel Calls for More Testing of Diabetes Drugs Wants long-term studies to assure medications don't raise cardiovascular risks
Compound in Red Wine Fights Ravages of Age Resveratrol mimics the benefits of restricted calorie diets, study finds
Screening Athletes Could Cut Sudden Cardiac Death Risk But ECG use controversial because of cost, number of false positives, study says
Kidney Cancer Vaccine Shows No Boost in Survival But early-stage patients may benefit from further study of vitespen, researchers say
Lots of Sex May Prevent Erectile Dysfunction It's the 'use it or lose it' principle at work, one expert says
SIDS Linked to Brain Chemical Dysfunction Improper regulation of serotonin triggered sudden death in mice, researchers report
7/2/2008
Circulating Tumor Cells Reveal Insights Into Lung Cancers Technology could one day help tailor treatments to individual patients, study says
Glaucoma Treatment Can Prevent Blindness Even those with severe disease can save some vision, experts say
Two-Drug Treatment Didn't Improve Cardiac Arrest Survival Rates But the case isn't closed, American cardiologists say
Clinical Trials Update: July 2, 2008
Lung Infections Cost Hospitals More Than $10B in 2006 Pneumonia second only to childbirth as most common reason for hospitalizations, analysis finds
More 90-Plus Women Than Men Prone to Dementia But far more women live to be that old, study authors note
New Hope Against the Cold Sore Virus Driving herpes simplex out of hiding could bring about a cure, scientists say
Meditation, Yoga Might Switch Off Stress Genes Study suggests explanation for these practices' health benefits
Smokeless Tobacco Products Do Raise Cancer Risk Snuff, chew shouldn't be viewed as a safe alternative to smoking, experts say
Hallucinogen Gives Lasting Spiritual Boost Psilocybin may help treat patients with cancer, depression, drug abuse, study says
New Drug Slows Thyroid Cancer Research also uncovers a genetic mutation that improves response to therapy
New Spanish Consumer Guide Compares Diabetes Meds Publication aimed at assisting the 1 in 8 Hispanics with type 2 disease
MRSA Infections Can Bug Fitness Buffs Before heading to the gym, take simple steps to avoid the potentially deadly bacteria
New Ear Tube Device Helps Treat Infections Faster Stainless steel rod reduces time of anesthesia, number of instruments inserted into canal
7/1/2008
Extreme Heat a Deadly Risk for Older Adults Their bodies don't cool quickly, so caution should rise with temperatures
TB Outbreaks May Be Predicted by First 2 Cases Identifying cluster characteristics early would aid control efforts, researchers say
Smoke-Free Policies Prove Effective They not only cut secondhand exposure but also helped current users cut back, study finds
Drug Use Increasingly Common in All Countries U.S. has one of the highest rates, international survey finds
New Method Better Predictor of In Vitro Fertilization Success Four factors were 70% accurate in determining if end result was pregnancy
Newborns in Intensive Care Often Exposed to Pain May change pain processing in brain, affect development, researcher says
Mental Test Spots Alzheimer's Risk Questionnaire for those close to patient pinpointed who was likely to progress to dementia
Clinical Trials Update: July 1, 2008
Death Rates for HIV Patients Decrease Dramatically Study found 5-year survival rate for those on HAART now equals general population
Tough Underage Drinking Laws Saving Lives Study finds raising drinking age, cracking down on fake IDs mean fewer fatalities on the road
U.S. Officials Stymied in Salmonella Search As infection toll in outbreak reaches 869, probe expands to include food items normally served with tomatoes
Scientists Find Way to Dim Cancer Switch Research could pave the way for better treatments of certain malignancies
Genes Get Out the Vote Your DNA may be pushing you to cast a ballot, study suggests
Opening Clogged Arteries Helps Women After Heart Attack But it doesn't help those with less severe heart damage known as unstable angina, analysis shows
6/30/2008
Population-Based Strategy Urged to Cut U.S. Obesity Rate Heart association seeks policy, social changes that boost healthier eating, exercise
Trans Fat Labeling Gets Tricky Nutrition Facts panel makes it tough to make healthy choices, study shows
High Birth Weight Doubles Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis Hormonal effects may be to blame, researchers say
Mom's Unhealthy Diet May Have Long-Term Impact on Baby Rats fed junk food had higher cholesterol, blood fats into adulthood, British study finds
Research Links Low HDL Levels With Memory Loss But experts aren't ready to embrace the findings as fact
Caffeine Could Stave Off Multiple Sclerosis Finding may help scientists develop drug to treat autoimmune disease, researcher says
New Molecular Trigger Described for Hypertension, Diabetes Out-of-control enzymes do damage in both conditions, study finds
Genetics, Environment Shape Sexual Behavior There's likely no one key reason for a particular orientation, research shows
Scientists ID New Genes Tied to Crohn's Disease Number tripled, and they find a link to other conditions such as asthma, diabetes
Spray Cuts Kids' Pain When Getting IVs But it may not be much more effective than placebo, one expert says
Want to Know the Calorie Content of Your Favorite Drink? Reports tells how many carbs and calories are in 26 best-selling alcoholic beverages
Fatty Liver Disease Ups Heart Risks for Obese Kids As many as 6 million U.S. youngsters have the condition, researchers warn
Clinical Trials Update: June 30, 2008
Elevated Albumin Levels in Urine Raise Hypertension Risk Findings suggest current concept of 'normal' protein secretion needs revision
Promising Cancer Treatment Ready for Human Trial Tumor-fighting white blood cells would be transfused into patients with advanced malignancy
6/29/2008
Activity-Linked Heat Illness Needs Prompt Attention Trainers' group warns summer's temperatures can also bring severe injury
Organ Donation: An Advancing Science Hindered by Supply Shortages 7,200 Americans die each year waiting for a replacement organ that never arrives
6/28/2008
Tomatoes May Not Be Only Source of Salmonella Outbreak As numbers rise, CDC officials wonder if another food might be contributing
Alzheimer's Drug Shows Early Promise Slowed cognitive decline in patients without ApoE4 gene, trial shows
Barefoot Lifestyle Has Its Dangers Surgeons group offers tips on how to be footloose and injury-free
6/27/2008
Are Medical Meetings Environmentally Unfriendly? Doctor contends the carbon footprint from so many specialists traveling to one place is too heavy.
Clinical Trials Update: June 27, 2008
Drug Helps Heroin Addicts Stay Clean Those taking buprenorphine lasted almost twice as long until using again, study says
Few Student-Athletes Survive Sudden Cardiac Arrest Access to defibrillators and knowing how to use them could reduce deaths, experts say
MS Patients at Higher Risk for Restless Legs Syndrome But more study is needed to confirm the link, one expert said
Staying Social May Keep Dementia at Bay Study in older women found friends, family helped minds stay sharp
Antibiotics Effective for Vaginal Injury After Childbirth Small study finds they improve healing of common tissue tears, prevent infection
Golf Cart Injuries Give Rise to Calls for Regulation Study finds safety standards needed, especially for use on public roads
Drugs With Marijuana Compounds Don't Boost Adverse Events But Canadian study finds increase in non-serious side effects
Hip Replacement Boosts Mobility at Any Age Study finds patients twice as likely to care for themselves, saves money in long run
Start Packing for Great American Backyard Campout National Wildlife Federation says turn off TVs, computers, venture into nature
6/26/2008
Women Don't Notice 40% of Their Hot Flashes Lack of sleep, causing memory problems, likely culprits in finding, study says
Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Guidelines Updated New rules called 'extensive' but not meant to crowd physicians' clinical judgment
Sprinters Closest to Starter's Pistol Have Edge Study says startle response sped up reactions
Experimental Imaging System Helps Detect Breast Cancer It's less expensive and nearly as accurate as MRI, study says
Chronic Kidney Disease Growing Globally Researchers urge countries to make condition a public health priority
Unhealthy Meals Dull Older Diabetics' Memory Antioxidant vitamins counter cognitive decline, but experts say eating healthy is better
New Vaccine May Account for Less Severe Rotavirus Season Hospital, doctor visits down sharply in many places, CDC reports
'Silent Strokes' Strike One in 10 Healthy People No symptoms, but some loss of brain function occurs, study finds
Breast Cancer Vaccines Look Promising But research still to really pan out, expert warns
Sudden Hearing Loss May Portend Stroke It could foreshadow trouble by as much as 2 years, Taiwanese study suggests
Many Teens Getting Free Alcohol From Adults Federal survey finds some getting alcohol from their parents
Patients With Medicaid Co-Pay Cut Out Certain Drugs Prescription use dropped about 17% after introduction of policy, Oregon study finds
6/25/2008
Oral Drug Helps Prevent Clotting After Hip Replacement Daily dose of rivaroxaban cut risk of venous thromboembolism, study finds
Worldwide Surgery Rates Tied to Economic Status Richer countries perform most, but safety an issue in poorer areas, analysis finds
Sense of Adventure Rests in Primitive Brain Region But dopamine reward system may also play role in less desirable addictions, expert says
Blood Pressure Drug Shows Promise for Marfan Syndrome Losartan slowed aortic enlargement, most life-threatening defect of condition
Drug-Coated Stents Reduce Repeat Artery Procedures But sicker patients may be getting bare metal devices, study suggests
Clinical Trials Update: June 25, 2008
Parkinson's Drugs Again Linked to Compulsive Disorders Impulsive gambling, shopping, sex and binge eating common among patients, study shows
New Anti-Clotting Pill Works Well in Trials It's easier to use and produces fewer blood clots, studies find
ADHD Gene Doesn't Predict Response to Drugs But variant is linked to disease severity, researchers report
Gene Variant May Contribute to Alzheimer's Disease The finding could open the door to improved treatments
Education, Income Affect Heart Attack Survival Rates More schooling, more money linked to improved outcomes, study concludes
Cats Can Trigger Eczema in Some Infants Babies with a genetic mutation and a cat at home were more likely to develop skin condition before age of 1, study finds
Low Childhood IQ Tied to Dementia in Old Age Findings apply to vascular dementia, not Alzheimer's, researchers say
Noninvasive Surgery Effective for Acid Reflux Disease New technique eliminates pain, requires less recovery time, surgeon says
6/24/2008
New Scheduler Helps Track Kids' Shots Computerized program tells them when to give vaccines after child misses appointment
Research Uncovers Clues to Lymphoma Findings from mouse model could lead to new therapeutic targets
