Sleep apnea puts patients at risk for delirium after surgery
An anecdotal observation of a possible link between sleep apnea and post-surgical delirium has been measured and confirmed by a team of researchers at the Duke University Medical Center.
Sleep apnea
Mar 27, 2012 |
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Bariatric surgery dramatically outperforms standard treatment for type 2 diabetes
In the first published study of its kind, researchers from the Catholic University/Policlinico Gemelli in Rome, Italy, and NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center found that bariatric surgery dramatically outperforms ...
Diabetes
Mar 26, 2012 |
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Study examines treatment of heart failure with bone marrow cells
Use of a patient's bone marrow cells for treating chronic ischemic heart failure did not result in improvement on most measures of heart function, according to a study appearing in JAMA. The study is being published early ...
Cardiology
Mar 24, 2012 |
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Free nicotine patches and counseling offered by national smoking helpline don't help quitters
A major research trial to test the effectiveness of offering smokers free nicotine patches and proactive telephone counselling through the English national quitline has shown this extra support makes no difference to success ...
Addiction
Mar 22, 2012 |
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New genomic test spares patients chemotherapy with no adverse effect on survival
Testing a breast cancer tumour for its genomic signature can help identify which patients will need adjuvant systemic therapy (additional chemotherapy) after surgery, and spare its use in those for whom it is not necessary, ...
Cancer
Mar 22, 2012 |
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Bronchoscopy can guide effective treatment for refractory asthma
(Medical Xpress) -- Using a bronchoscope to visually examine the airways and collect fluid and tissue can help guide effective therapy for difficult-to-treat asthma patients, according to researchers at National Jewish Health. ...
Inflammatory disorders
Mar 22, 2012 |
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Varicose veins keep some in long pants all year
(HealthDay) -- Varicose veins are a cosmetic issue for most people, but they can be a sign of a serious medical problem for others, an expert says.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mar 18, 2012 |
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Study finds expensive procedure no more effective than medical therapy to prevent strokes
A catheter procedure that closes a hole in patients' hearts was no more effective than medical therapy in preventing recurrent strokes, according to a new study published in the March 15 issue of the New England Journal of ...
Cardiology
Mar 14, 2012 |
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Medically prescribed heroin more effective, less costly than current methadone treatment
Medically prescribed heroin is more cost-effective than methadone for treating long-term street heroin users, according to a new study by researchers at Providence Health Care and the University of British Columbia.
Addiction
Mar 12, 2012 |
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Persistent depression linked with cognitive decline in older patients with coronary artery disease
Persistent depression symptoms may be associated with significantly greater declines in cognitive performance in older patients with coronary artery disease who underwent cardiac catheterization, according to a study published ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Mar 05, 2012 |
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Study challenges guidelines on art therapy for people with schizophrenia
Referring people with schizophrenia to group art therapy does not improve their mental health or social functioning, finds a study published in the British Medical Journal today.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Feb 28, 2012 |
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Study examines stent implantation compared to initial medical therapy for stable coronary disease
A meta-analysis of eight previously published clinical trials suggests that initial stent implantation for patients with stable coronary artery disease is not associated with improved outcomes compared with initial medical ...
Cardiology
Feb 27, 2012 |
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Cancer's growing burden: the high cost of care
Patti Tyree was afraid that cancer would steal her future. Instead, the cost of treating it has.
Cancer
Feb 25, 2012 |
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Study evaluates the factors underlying Medicare decisions on coverage of medical technology
A new study by researchers at Tufts Medical Center provides unique insight into factors that affect Medicare decisions on whether to pay for medical technologies. The study, published online by the journal Medical Care, unders ...
Health
Feb 13, 2012 |
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Long-term study shows epilepsy surgery improves seizure control and quality of life
While epilepsy surgery is a safe and effective intervention for seizure control, medical therapy remains the more prominent treatment option for those with epilepsy. However, a new 26-year study reveals that following epilepsy ...
Surgery
Feb 07, 2012 |
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