News tagged with medical management


Controlling vascular disease may be key to reducing prevalence of Alzheimer's disease

Over the last 15 years, researchers have found a significant association between vascular diseases such as hypertension, atherosclerosis, diabetes type 2, hyperlipidemia, and heart disease and an increased risk of Alzheimer's ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia created Nov 05, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

A glimpse into neurosurgical risk prevention and the surgical checklist

The November issue of Neurosurgical Focus is dedicated to lessening the number and severity of adverse events surrounding neurosurgical intervention for a variety of disorders. Guest editors Alexander Khalessi (University of Cal ...

Neuroscience created Nov 01, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Systematic pain management needed for children in ER

(HealthDay)—Steps to manage pain and stress in pediatric emergency medical care are recommended, according to a clinical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) published online Oct. 29 in ...

Pediatrics created Oct 29, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Researchers identify predictors for inpatient pain

Researchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine have identified reliable predictors of pain by surveying patients throughout their hospital stays about the severity of their pain and their levels of satisfaction with how ...

Health created Sep 21, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Adequate sleep helps weight loss

Adequate sleep is an important part of a weight loss plan and should be added to the recommended mix of diet and exercise, states a commentary in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).

Overweight and Obesity created Sep 17, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Online obesity treatment programs show promise

Computer and web-based weight management programmes may provide a cost effective way of addressing the growing problem of obesity, according to a team of seven researchers who undertook a Cochrane systematic review. The researchers, ...

Overweight and Obesity created Aug 14, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Tai Chi shown to improve COPD exercise capacity

Tai Chi can be used as an effective form of exercise therapy for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to new findings.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Aug 08, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Weight-loss clinic drop-out rates are a huge barrier to treating obesity

More than 1.7 billion people worldwide may be classified as overweight and need appropriate medical or surgical treatment with the goal of sustainable weight loss. But for weight management programs to be effective, patients ...

Surgery created Aug 01, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 2

Web-based tool helps parents improve on kids' asthma treatment

Asthma is the most common chronic illness in adolescents and children, affecting an estimated seven million children up to the age of 17 in the United States. The burden of asthma on children is substantial: kids with asthma ...

Immunology created Jun 13, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Asthma medication linked with arrhythmias in children, young adults

Use of inhaled anticholinergics (IACs) has been associated with an increased risk of potentially dangerous heart arrhythmias among young asthma patients, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of ...

Immunology created May 22, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Inadequate pain meds in ER for patients with long-bone fractures

(HealthDay) -- The majority of patients with long-bone fractures receive inadequate pain medication in the emergency department, and disparities in management exist, according to a study published in the May ...

Other created May 21, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

A new drug to manage resistant chronic pain

Neuropathic pain, caused by nerve or tissue damage, is the culprit behind many cases of chronic pain. It can be the result of an accident or caused by a variety of medical conditions and diseases such as tumors, lupus, and ...

Neuroscience created Apr 30, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Alternative medicine doesn't affect asthma care in children

(HealthDay) -- Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is not associated with adherence to pediatric asthma treatment, according to a study published online April 9 in Pediatrics.

Inflammatory disorders created Apr 10, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Employee wellness programs provide significant savings over time

Employees who participated in a health-improvement program had fewer medical costs than non-participants, according to a new report in the American Journal of Health Promotion. In addition, three year employ ...

Health created Mar 07, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Exercise plays key role in managing obesity: study

(Medical Xpress) -- In spite of recent media reports suggesting that exercise may not be useful in obesity management, overweight and obese people should not be discouraged from taking it up, according to ...

Health created Feb 21, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 2