Archive: 13/01/2017

Ebola's long-term effects revealed

People who survive Ebola may still battle debilitating health problems a year after being declared infection-free, according to an ongoing trial in Guinea which highlighted the need for patient followup.

Jan 13, 2017

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US woman dies of infection resistant to all 26 available antibiotics

A US woman has died from an infection that was resistant to all 26 available antibiotics, health officials said this week, raising new concerns about the rise of dangerous superbugs.

Jan 13, 2017

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US Congress approves first step for repealing Obamacare (Update)

The US House of Representatives on Friday joined the Senate in passing a critical measure that marks the first major step toward repealing outgoing President Barack Obama's landmark but controversial health care reforms.

Jan 13, 2017

Thinking of changing your behavior in 2017? Try moving first

41% of Americans make New Year's resolutions but only 9% feel they were successful in keeping their resolutions. The problem may be in the timing. According to research being presented at the Society for Personality and Social ...

Jan 13, 2017

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Cognitive stress reduces levodopa effect in Parkinson's

(HealthDay)—Cognitive co-activation is associated with a significantly smaller levodopa effect on resting tremor in Parkinson's disease (PD), according to a study published online Jan. 10 in CNS Neuroscience & Therapeutics.

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Effect of providing price info varies for type of clinician

(HealthDay)—The effect of price information varies for pediatric- and adult-focused clinicians, according to a study published online Jan. 13 in Pediatrics.

Jan 13, 2017

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'Allergy diary' phone app classifies phenotypes in rhinitis

(HealthDay)—The Allergy Diary phone app can identify phenotypic differences between rhinitis groups, according to a study published online Jan. 10 in Allergy.

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Modest links for systemic medication use, IOP in glaucoma

(HealthDay)— Some systemic medication has a modest effect on intraocular pressure (IOP) among Asian patients with glaucoma, according to research published online Jan. 12 in JAMA Ophthalmology.

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Case series demonstrates safety of trichloroacetic acid peel

(HealthDay)—Universal trichloroacetic acid peel is safe for light and dark skin, according to research published online Jan. 12 in JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery.

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Left ventricular assist device ups QoL in ambulatory heart failure

(HealthDay)—Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) improve quality of life in ambulatory patients with advanced heart failure, but increase lifetime costs, according to a study published online Jan. 11 in JACC: Heart Failure.

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