Archive: 13/05/2016

Genetic biomarker may predict nerve pain side effects associated with prostate cancer treatment

Taxanes are a group of drugs commonly used to treat cancers of the breast, lung, ovary, or prostate, but its use can be limited by significant side effects. Researchers from Moffitt Cancer Center report prostate cancer patients ...

May 13, 2016

Is a written asthma action plan for children necessary?

Parents of children with asthma need ongoing education and guidance on this chronic condition and how to prevent and manage symptoms, but does a written asthma action plan improve outcomes more than ongoing asthma education? ...

May 13, 2016

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Another reason for wine lovers to toast resveratrol

Red wine lovers have a new reason to celebrate. Researchers have found a new health benefit of resveratrol, which occurs naturally in blueberries, raspberries, mulberries, grape skins and consequently in red wine.

May 13, 2016

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Smartphone-based self-management feasible for CKD

(HealthDay)—A smartphone-based self-management system is feasible for patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study published online May 12 in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of ...

May 13, 2016

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Study: Symptoms of 'chronic multisymptom illness' may be common in Iraq, Afghanistan vets

In a Veterans Affairs study of more than 300 enlisted Army National Guard and Army Reserve members who had deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan, a majority reported symptoms consistent with a condition known as chronic multisymptom ...

May 13, 2016

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Lower levels of vitamin D receptors in alopecia

(HealthDay)—Patients with alopecia areata (AA) and androgenetic alopecia (AGA) have significantly lower serum and tissue levels of vitamin D receptors (VDRs), according to a study published online May 6 in the Journal of ...

May 13, 2016

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Fall risk up with initiation, intensification of HTN meds

(HealthDay)—For older adults, initiation and intensification of antihypertensive medication is associated with a short-term increased risk of serious fall injuries, according to a study published online May 10 in Circulation: ...

May 13, 2016

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Bundle of practices can cut surgical site infections

(HealthDay)—Implementing a bundle of evidence-based practices can reduce 30-day surgical site infection, according to a study published in the June issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

May 13, 2016

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Temporary skin tattoos can evoke delayed hypersensitivity

(HealthDay)—Black henna, used in temporary skin tattoos, can evoke type IV delayed hypersensitivity reactions, according to an article published online April 27 in BMJ Case Reports.

May 13, 2016

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Facebook's lure the same for young and old

(HealthDay)—Older adults are joining Facebook in large numbers for the same reasons as kids and younger adults—to develop social connections, a new survey finds.

May 13, 2016

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