Archive: 19/04/2017

New analysis finds Medicare program underestimates heart attack mortality rates

New analysis of Medicare's Hospital Compare portal shows the statistical methodology used to rate and compare hospitals underestimates mortality rates of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) at small hospitals. The research, ...

Apr 19, 2017

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As DNA tests become more common, researchers rapidly add equipment to keep up

Unless your career wardrobe consists of multiple white lab coats and your office has a cache of test tubes, you probably don't remember where you were when it was announced that the human genome had been sequenced.

Apr 19, 2017

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150-year-old drug may provide 'off' time relief for people with advanced Parkinson's disease

New research provides evidence that an old drug may provide relief for people with advanced Parkinson's, according to a study released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 69th Annual Meeting ...

Apr 19, 2017

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Could fixing the body clock help people regain consciousness?

For people with severe brain injuries, researchers have found that the rhythm of daily fluctuations in body temperature is related to their level of consciousness, according to a preliminary study published in the April 19, ...

Apr 19, 2017

Antibody helps detect protein implicated in Alzheimer's, other diseases

Damaging tangles of the protein tau dot the brains of people with Alzheimer's and many other neurodegenerative diseases, including chronic traumatic encephalopathy, which plagues professional boxers and football players. ...

Apr 19, 2017

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Nutrient offers hope to stop deadly march toward cirrhosis, liver cancer

A new study suggests that one type of omega 3 fatty acid offers people who are obese or have a poor diet a chance to avoid serious liver damage.

Apr 19, 2017

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U-shaped correlation between body mass index, mortality

(HealthDay)—The correlation between body mass index (BMI) and mortality is U-shaped, with the optimal BMI for lowest mortality increasing with worsening diabetes status, according to a study published online April 11 in ...

Apr 19, 2017

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Iliac artery balloon catheter little benefit in placenta accreta

(HealthDay)—Prophylactic placement of internal iliac artery balloon catheters does not impact outcomes for women with placenta accreta, according to a study published online April 12 in Anaesthesia.

Apr 19, 2017

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Review: Interventions don't promote exercise in rural adults

(HealthDay)—Interventions to promote physical activity (PA) among adults have no effect in rural communities, according to a review published online April 11 in Obesity Reviews.

Apr 19, 2017

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Menopause linked to accelerated decline in lung function

(HealthDay)—Menopause is associated with accelerated decline in lung function, according to a study published in the April 15 issue of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

Apr 19, 2017

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