Archive: 12/02/2016

Depression linked to genes inherited from Neanderthals: study

If you can't seem to quit smoking, or have a tendency to become depressed, you might be able to blame your Neanderthal heritage.

Feb 12, 2016

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Medical homes contributing to decreasing cost of care

(HealthDay)—The patient-centered medical home (PCMH) model of care seems to be contributing to decreases in costs and improvement in patient care, according to a report from the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Feb 12, 2016

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Electronic healthcare records data reveal factors linked to emergency department revisits

A new study has identified distinctions in patient diagnoses and different patterns of Emergency Department usage between individuals who are more or less likely to return to the ED for care within a 72-hour period. These ...

Feb 12, 2016

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ASCO updates biomarkers for breast cancer Tx guidance

(HealthDay)—The American Society of Clinical Oncology has updated recommendations on the use of biomarkers to guide decisions on adjuvant systemic therapy for women with early-stage invasive breast cancer. The clinical ...

Feb 12, 2016

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Five genes tied to osteoarthritis progression

(HealthDay)—Five genes may serve as biomarkers for osteoarthritis (OA) progression, according to a study published online Feb. 2 in the International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases.

Feb 12, 2016

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Dermal autologous micrograft may be effective scar treatment

(HealthDay)—Treatment of exaggerated scars with dermal autologous micrografts appears effective, according to a study published online Jan. 30 in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology.

Feb 12, 2016

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Maternal B12 levels impact children's cardiometabolic health

(HealthDay)—Mothers' vitamin B12 levels in early pregnancy may impact children's cardiometabolic risk factors at age 5 years, according to a study published in the February issue of BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics ...

Feb 12, 2016

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Another STD spurs concern

(HealthDay)—There's yet another sexually transmitted infection that doctors and patients need to watch out for—Mycoplasma genitalium.

Feb 12, 2016

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Physicians concerned by increasing cost of generics

(HealthDay)—Pennsylvania physicians have called for state- and national-level medical associations to take an active role in addressing the issue of increasing generic drug prices, according to an article published by the ...

Feb 12, 2016

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Brazil's Health Ministry delays providing dengue test kits

Brazilian laboratories say delays in providing kits to test for mosquito-borne dengue have forced them to store patient blood samples until the kits are delivered.

Feb 12, 2016

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