Archive: 18/10/2014

Patient resources for ventricular assist devices info suboptimal

(HealthDay)—Materials related to left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) discuss benefits, but less often discuss risks and rarely present alternate treatment options, according to a study published online Oct. 14 in Circulation: ...

Oct 18, 2014

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Simulation-based training improves endoscopy execution

(HealthDay)—Simulation-based training (SBT) improves clinicians' performance of gastrointestinal endoscopy in both test settings and clinical practice, according to research published in the October issue of Clinical Gastroenterology ...

Oct 18, 2014

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Spotting may be endometriosis marker for women with infertility

(HealthDay)—Premenstrual spotting for two or more days is associated with endometriosis in women with infertility, according to a study published in the October issue of the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Oct 18, 2014

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70-gene signature not cost-effective in breast cancer

(HealthDay)—For patients with node-negative breast cancer (NNBC), the 70-gene signature is unlikely to be cost-effective for guiding adjuvant chemotherapy decision making, according to a study published online Oct. 6 in ...

Oct 18, 2014

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Athletic trainers' group advises heart tests for young athletes

(HealthDay)—Young athletes should undergo heart screening before they play competitive sports, according to new guidelines released by the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA).

Oct 18, 2014

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Dads face guilt about workouts, just like moms do

(HealthDay)—Fathers face many of the same family and work barriers to exercise as mothers, new research indicates.

Oct 18, 2014

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U.S. kids use ADHD meds more during school year

(HealthDay)—American children's use of stimulant medications is 30 percent higher during the school year than in the summer, a new study indicates.

Oct 18, 2014

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An end to needle phobia: device could make painless injections possible

Imagine no tears during infant vaccines and no fear of the needle for those old enough to know what's coming. Such painless injections could be possible with a device that applies pressure and vibration while the needle is ...

Oct 18, 2014

Scientists opens black box on bacterial growth in cystic fibrosis lung infection

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have shown for the first time how bacteria can grow directly in the lungs of Cystic fibrosis patients, giving them the opportunity to get tremendous insights into bacteria behavior ...

Oct 18, 2014

Two-pronged program looks best for helping smokers quit

(HealthDay)—A combination of counseling and medication greatly increases smokers' chances of quitting, according to new research published in the October issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

Oct 18, 2014

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