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Corticosteroids not effective for treating acute sinusitis

Corticosteroids, frequently prescribed to alleviate acute sinusitis, show no clinical benefit in treating the condition, according to a randomized controlled trial published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Aug 07, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Child abuse disrupts brain, may cause depression: study

Children who suffer or witness physical abuse undergo changes to their brain structure that may predispose them to depression and substance abuse later in life, a study said Wednesday.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Aug 01, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Cognitive behavioral therapy helps nurses manage stress

(HealthDay) -- A once-weekly cognitive behavioral intervention (CBI) significantly reduces nurses' occupational stress and fatigue and increases vigor, according to research published in the August issue of ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jul 31, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Shared decision-making between doctors and patients can reduce antibiotic use

A training tool that helps physicians involve patients in decision-making can reduce the use of antibiotics for acute respiratory infections, according to a study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). ...

Medications created Jul 30, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Only 1 in 4 americans with HIV has virus under control: CDC

(HealthDay) -- Among the 1.1 million Americans living with HIV, just one in four has the virus under control, U.S. health researchers say.

HIV & AIDS created Jul 27, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Study identifies receptor's role in regulating obesity, type 2 diabetes

A recent study led by Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) demonstrates that the A2b-type adenosine receptor, A2bAR, plays a significant role in the regulation of high fat, high cholesterol diet-induced symptoms of ...

Diabetes created Jul 26, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Simple measures may curb excessive weight gain in pregnancy

(HealthDay) -- Healthy eating and low or moderate levels of exercise during pregnancy can help a woman avoid excessive weight gain and may reduce her infant's risk of being overweight or obese later in life, ...

Overweight and Obesity created Jul 20, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Sleep deprivation may reduce risk of PTSD, according to new research

Sleep deprivation in the first few hours after exposure to a significantly stressful threat actually reduces the risk of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), according to a study by researchers from Ben-Gurion University ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jul 18, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Long-term ADHD drug use appears safe, brain development not affected

Drugs used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) do not appear to have long-term effects on the brain, according to new animal research from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Autism spectrum disorders created Jul 18, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 8 | with audio podcast

Empathetic GPs may reduce depression and suicidal thoughts

(Medical Xpress) -- Between five and 10 per cent of people over 60 suffer from depression - a common and disabling disorder. It is predicted that depression will be the second leading cause of disability worldwide within ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jul 18, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Expert panel calls for new research approach to prevent youth violence

Most research into youth violence has sought to understand the risk factors that increase the likelihood of violence. Now, a federal panel has called for a new research approach to identify the protective factors that would ...

Health created Jul 17, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Girls with eating disorders regain healthy fatty acid levels when their weight normalizes

A study of teenage girls with eating disorders has shown that reduced essential fatty acid levels returned to normal once the girls increased their weight to a healthy level.

Pediatrics created Jul 17, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Physical illness hospitalization found to increase suicide risk

(HealthDay) -- Hospitalization for physical illness more than doubles the risk of suicide, with approximately one-quarter of suicides attributable to physical illness, according to research published online ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jul 16, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Supplement mixture improves memory in mild Alzheimer's

(HealthDay) -- A supplement mixture (Souvenaid) containing dietary precursors and specific nutrients can improve memory in drug-naive patients with mild Alzheimer's disease (AD), according to a study published ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia created Jul 12, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (3) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Evaluating telephone calls to help glaucoma patients

(Medical Xpress) -- Interactive telephone calls and tailored print materials helped glaucoma patients adhere to their treatment better, but not significantly as compared with a control group. The report on a randomized controlled ...

Ophthalmology created Jul 12, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0