http://medicalxpress.com/ en-us Medical Xpress provides the latest news from Lifespan Older adults represent an important and growing demographic in emergency departments (ED) across the country, with urinary tract infections (UTIs) being one of the leading causes for ED visits. In fact, UTIs, which can progress to serious health concerns, are the fourth most common diagnosis in women over age 65. But a new study at Rhode Island Hospital has found that many such women receive treatment for a UTI, but have no firm evidence of such an infection, resulting in the prescribing of unnecessary antibiotics. The study is published online in advance of print in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-04-older-women-uti-urine-culture.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:39:23 EST news285849557 A study at Rhode Island Hospital has found that despite complications, patients co-infected with the pandemic 2009-2010 influenza A H1N1 (pH1N1) and a second respiratory virus were not associated with worse outcomes or admission to the hospital's intensive care unit. The study is published online in the journal PLOS ONE. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-04-co-infections-worse-outcomes-h1n1-pandemic.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:00:03 EST news284745518 A new study by a Rhode Island Hospital researcher has found that traumatic brain injury (TBI) can significantly increase the odds of having major depression, personality impulsivity and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in patients with psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES). The paper, by W. Curt LaFrance Jr., M.D., M.P.H., director of neuropsychiatry and behavioral neurology, is published online in advance of print in the journal Epilepsia. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-04-traumatic-brain-injury-worsens-outcomes.html Neuroscience Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:03:48 EST news284655821 Methadone treatment for opioid dependence remains widely unavailable behind bars in the United States, and many inmates are forced to discontinue this evidence-based therapy, which lessens painful withdrawal symptoms. Now a new study by researchers from the Center for Prisoner Health and Human Rights, a collaboration of The Miriam Hospital and Brown University, offers some insight on the consequences of these mandatory withdrawal policies. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-03-methadone-barrier-treatment.html Addiction Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:49:51 EST news283603784 Think new discoveries are the bee's knees? This one is even better—this research out of Rhode Island Hospital is the mice's knees. Researchers have found that adding lubricin, a protein that our bodies naturally produce, to the fluid in our joints may reduce the risk of or even prevent osteoarthritis (OA). http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-03-team-strategy-effectively-osteoarthritis.html Arthritis & Rheumatism Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:00:22 EST news283435184 Researchers from The Miriam Hospital and the Rhode Island Community Food Bank report individuals who participated in a six-week cooking program and followed simple, plant-based recipes decreased their total food spending, purchased healthier food items and improved their food security. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-03-reveals-financial-benefits-plant-based-mediterranean.html Health Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:26:15 EST news282997566 Newly released findings from Bradley Hospital published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry have found that autism spectrum disorders (ASD) affect the brain activity of children and adults differently. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-03-team-age-related-autism-affects-brain.html Autism spectrum disorders Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:47:52 EST news282397666 A new study by a Rhode Island Hospital researcher has found it's possible to maintain high-quality CT colonography diagnostic images while reducing the radiation dose. This is important as the use of CT colonography, or virtual colonoscopy, becomes more widely used for colorectal cancer screenings. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-03-high-quality-ct-colonography.html Cancer Tue, 12 Mar 2013 10:22:42 EST news282302552 A new multi-site study reveals patients with drug-resistant HIV can safely achieve viral suppression – the primary goal of HIV therapy – without incorporating the traditional class of HIV medications into their treatment regimen. Karen Tashima, M.D., director of the HIV Clinical Trials Program at The Miriam Hospital, served as study chair. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-03-hiv-therapy-easier-drugs-treatment-experienced.html HIV & AIDS Thu, 07 Mar 2013 11:42:10 EST news281878922 You can train your body, your mind ... and your willpower? That's according to a new study by researchers at The Miriam Hospital's Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center, who say that with a little practice, it may be possible to strengthen and improve your self-control – and lose more weight. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-01-healthy-behaviors-self-control.html Overweight and Obesity Thu, 24 Jan 2013 11:42:07 EST news278250114 Unemployment poses a significant burden on the public no matter what the cause. But for those who have been diagnosed with a psychiatric illness, chronic unemployment is often coupled with significant health care costs. A Rhode Island Hospital study compared unemployment rates among those with various psychiatric disorders, and found that borderline personality disorder is associated with as much unemployment as bipolar disorder. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-12-borderline-personality-bipolar-disorders-similar.html Psychology & Psychiatry Tue, 11 Dec 2012 10:51:02 EST news274445289 If you're thinking that little old lady driving 35 miles per hour in the passing lane shouldn't be behind the wheel, you may be right. Studies at Rhode Island Hospital, and elsewhere, have shown that our driving abilities decline with age, and for those with cognitive issues such as dementia, it can be even worse. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-12-ri-hospital-standardized-road-results.html Health Wed, 05 Dec 2012 11:23:34 EST news273928991 It probably won't come as a surprise to hear that most adult entertainment club workers – exotic dancers and other female club employees such as bartenders, waitresses and hostesses – don't have great medical benefits. The nature of their work makes them easy prey for repeated unwanted sexual advances and behavior. Add in the prevalence of risky sexual behavior and substance abuse and you've got a perfect storm for unchecked health risks. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-11-adult-workers-benefit-health-intervention.html Health Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:56:01 EST news273322551 Most people are faced with embarrassment or humiliation at some point in their lives. Maybe they get nervous before a big presentation to the bosses at work. Maybe they get a bit anxious thinking about approaching an attractive stranger at a party. But where is the line between normal shyness and social anxiety disorder? http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-11-nervous-social-anxiety-disorder-simply.html Psychology & Psychiatry Mon, 19 Nov 2012 12:40:55 EST news272551225 A new study conducted by researchers at Hasbro Children's Hospital, the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Fairfax (VA) County Public Schools, and Boston Children's Hospital has found that high school field hockey players competing in states with mandated protective eyewear have significantly lower rates of head, eye, and facial injuries when compared to players who compete in states without protective eyewear mandates. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-11-national-eyewear-eye-facial-injuries.html Ophthalmology Mon, 12 Nov 2012 13:13:34 EST news271948402