Archive: 13/03/2017

Vaccines do work for pandemic flu, says study

Vaccines are successful in preventing pandemic flu and reducing the number of patients hospitalised as a result of the illness, a study led by academics at The University of Nottingham has found.

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First physiological test for schizophrenia and depression

Researchers have found a new way of using proteins in nerve cells to identify people with depression and schizophrenia. The method, reported in Experimental Physiology, will help identify people whose depression or schizophrenia ...

Mar 13, 2017

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Physical activity levels may start tailing off by age of 7 in both boys and girls

Physical activity levels may start tailing off as early as the age of 7, rather than during adolescence as is widely believed, reveals a long term study of British children, published online in the British Journal of Sports ...

Mar 13, 2017

Parenthood linked to longer life

Parenthood is associated with a longer life than childlessness, particularly in older age, when health and capacity may start to decline, finds research published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.

Mar 13, 2017

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3-plus hours daily screen time linked to diabetes risk factors for kids

Daily screen time of three or more hours is linked to several risk factors associated with the development of diabetes in children, finds research published online in the Archives of Disease in Childhood.

Mar 13, 2017

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Musculoskeletal symptoms predict psoriatic arthritis

(HealthDay)—For patients with psoriasis, nonspecific musculoskeletal symptoms, including joint pain, fatigue, and stiffness, predict the development of psoriatic arthritis (PsA), according to a study published in the March ...

Mar 13, 2017

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Postcode stress, PTSD seen after unsuccessful resuscitation

(HealthDay)—Critical care nurses who experience unsuccessful cardiopulmonary resuscitation may experience moderate levels of postcode stress and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, according to a study published ...

Mar 13, 2017

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Risk of T2DM at different BMIs varies with ethnicity

(HealthDay)—The risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) associated with body mass index (BMI) varies between ethnic groups, according to a study published online Feb. 17 in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism.

Mar 13, 2017

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Confidentiality issues impact use of STD services for youth

(HealthDay)—For adolescents and young adults, confidentiality-related concerns are associated with less use of sexually transmitted disease (STD) services, according to a report published in the March 10 issue of the U.S. ...

Mar 13, 2017

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Contraceptive use up for women with congenital heart disease

(HealthDay)—Women with congenital heart disease (CHD) use a spectrum of contraceptive methods, with barrier methods and oral contraception (OC) preferred, according to a study published in the March 15 issue of The American ...

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