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Young surgeons face special concerns with operating room distractions
(Medical Xpress)—A study has found that young, less-experienced surgeons made major surgical mistakes almost half the time during a "simulated" gall bladder removal when they were distracted by noises, ...
Surgery
Nov 29, 2012 |
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Analysis of conflicting fish oil studies finds that omega-3 fatty acids still matter
Literally hundreds of clinical trials, including some that have gained widespread attention, have been done on the possible benefits of omega-3 fatty acids for the prevention of heart disease – producing conflicting results, ...
Health
Nov 28, 2012 |
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Older adults who are frail much more likely to be food insufficient, according to national study
A national study of older Americans shows those who have limited mobility and low physical activity – scientifically categorized as "frail" – are five times more likely to report that they often don't have enough to eat, ...
Health
Nov 05, 2012 |
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Higher-dose use of certain statins often best for cholesterol issues
(Medical Xpress)—A comprehensive new review on how to treat high cholesterol and other blood lipid problems suggests that intensive treatment with high doses of statin drugs is usually the best approach.
Health
Oct 15, 2012 |
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Antibiotic resistance a growing concern with urinary tract infection
As a result of concerns about antibiotic resistance, doctors in the United States are increasingly prescribing newer, more costly and more powerful antibiotics to treat urinary tract infections, one of the most common illnesses ...
Medications
Oct 11, 2012 |
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Improving confidence keeps breast cancer survivors exercising
(Medical Xpress)—More than 40 percent of older breast cancer survivors are insufficiently active after leaving a supervised program. But new research shows that those women who developed behavioral skills such as self-confidence ...
Cancer
Oct 04, 2012 |
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Zinc deficiency mechanism linked to aging, multiple diseases
(Medical Xpress)—A new study has outlined for the first time a biological mechanism by which zinc deficiency can develop with age, leading to a decline of the immune system and increased inflammation associated ...
Medical research
Oct 01, 2012 |
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Improved communication could reduce STD epidemic among black teenagers
(Medical Xpress)—Black urban teenagers from low-income families face a rate of sexually transmitted disease up to 10 times higher than their white counterparts, but recent studies at Oregon State University have identified ...
Health
Sep 25, 2012 |
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Vitamin B3 may offer new tool in fight against 'superbugs'
A new study suggests that nicotinamide, more commonly known as vitamin B3, may be able to combat some of the antibiotic-resistance staph infections that are increasingly common around the world, have killed thousands and ...
Medical research
Aug 27, 2012 |
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Preschool children who can pay attention more likely to finish college
Young children who are able to pay attention and persist on a task have a 50 percent greater chance of completing college, according to a new study at Oregon State University.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Aug 06, 2012 |
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Childhood obesity may affect timing of puberty, create problems with reproduction
(Medical Xpress) -- A dramatic increase in childhood obesity in recent decades may have impacts that go beyond the usual health concerns – it could be disrupting the timing of puberty and ultimately lead to a diminished ...
Overweight and Obesity
Jul 31, 2012 |
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Lower vitamin D could increase risk of dying, especially for frail, older adults
A new study concludes that among older adults – especially those who are frail – low levels of vitamin D can mean a much greater risk of death.
Health
Jul 26, 2012 |
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Physical health problems substantially increase use of mental health services, study shows
People who experience a physical health problem, from diabetes and back pain to cancer or heart disease, are three times more likely to seek mental health care than patients who report having no physical ailment, according ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Jul 17, 2012 |
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Frail, older adults with high blood pressure may have lower risk of mortality
A new study suggests that higher blood pressure is associated with lower mortality in extremely frail, elderly adults.
Health
Jul 16, 2012 |
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Increase in RDA for vitamin C could help reduce heart disease, stroke, cancer
The recommended dietary allowance, or RDA, of vitamin C is less than half what it should be, scientists argue in a recent report, because medical experts insist on evaluating this natural, but critical nutrient ...
Health
Jul 16, 2012 |
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