Archive: 11/12/2012
Awareness could eliminate inequalities in cancer diagnoses
There are substantial inequalities in the stage at which cancer patients receive their diagnosis – a critical factor for cancer survival – a new study by the University of Cambridge reveals. The researchers found that ...
Cancer
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New studies shed light on what it cost to vaccinate girls against HPV in low income countries
Two studies published in BioMed Central's open access journal BMC Medicine examined the cost of delivering the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to primary school girls in Tanzania. Both studies found that the cost of HPV ...
Medications
Nov 12, 2012 |
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Increased risk of carotid artery wall thickening in COPD
(HealthDay)—For older adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the likelihood of carotid artery thickening is increased and vulnerable lipid core plaques are more frequent than in controls ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
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Link ID'd for introduction of fish, childhood wheeze
(HealthDay)—The introduction of fish between the ages of 6 and 12 months, but not consumption afterward, correlates with a reduction in the risk of wheezing in children at age 48 months, according to a ...
Pediatrics
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Problems at second US firm tied to meningitis outbreak
US federal health inspectors said Monday they have uncovered serious problems at a second Massachusetts pharmacy run by some of the same people whose tainted drugs caused a deadly meningitis outbreak.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
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A leap forward in the quest to develop an artificial pancreas
A diabetes specialist and Artificial Intelligence expert have collaborated to test the prototype of an artificial pancreas. Should a planned clinical study and clinical trial support the excellent 'simulated' results obtained ...
Medical research
Nov 12, 2012 |
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ACR: Strontium ranelate cuts progression of knee OA
(HealthDay)—The osteoporosis therapeutic strontium ranelate (SrRan) reduces radiographic and radiological progression of knee osteoarthritis, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the ...
Arthritis & Rheumatism
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Antiviral therapy may cut recurrence of hepatitis B-linked liver cancer
(HealthDay)—People with liver cancer tied to infection with the hepatitis B virus who got antiviral therapy after cancer surgery had a lower risk of tumor recurrence than those who did not get it, according ...
Cancer
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Extra pounds linked to rheumatoid arthritis risk in women
(HealthDay)—Overweight and obese women are at increased risk for rheumatoid arthritis, a new study suggests.
Arthritis & Rheumatism
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Study explores possible tie between fever, flu in pregnancy and autism
(HealthDay)—Children of mothers who contract the flu or have a prolonged fever while pregnant may have a very slight increased risk of developing autism spectrum disorder, a new study suggests.
Autism spectrum disorders
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FDA finds contamination concerns at Ameridose
(AP)—Federal health inspectors have found more than a dozen sterility problems, including insects, at a drugmaking facility with the same founders as the specialty pharmacy linked to a deadly meningitis outbreak.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
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Moderately dysplastic nevi re-excision not necessary
(HealthDay)—Re-excision of mildly or moderately histologically dysplastic nevi (HDN) that approach a microscopic border may not be necessary, as favorable long-term outcomes are achieved without re-excision, ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
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Study: Rheumatoid arthritis plus depression may be deadly
(HealthDay)—People with rheumatoid arthritis have higher-than-normal rates of depression, which could increase their risk of death, according to a new study.
Arthritis & Rheumatism
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Nurse practitioners: The right prescription to ease doctor shortage
Reports indicate that Michigan faces a physician shortage much larger than the national average, and it will grow as millions of Americans qualify for insurance under the Affordable Care Act.
Health
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Many smokers light up with kids in car, study says
(HealthDay)—Only one-quarter of smoking parents adopt a strict smoke-free car policy, and nearly half who don't enforce such a ban light up while driving with their children, a new study indicates.
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