Archive: 19/06/2014

One in ten moms-to-be develop pregnancy-linked diabetes

(HealthDay)—As many as one in 10 pregnant women in the United States develop the pregnancy complication called gestational diabetes, a new government study estimates.

Jun 19, 2014

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Targeted thyroid testing not effective in pregnancy

(HealthDay)—A targeted thyroid testing approach is not effective during pregnancy in clinical practice, according to a study published online June 4 in Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Jun 19, 2014

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Teen 'sexting' has a double standard, study shows

(HealthDay)—While explicit "sexting" doesn't appear common among American teenagers, a small new study suggests girls may face a double standard: Boys might consider them promiscuous if they send nude photos but prudes ...

Jun 19, 2014

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Antique parasite worms its way into human history

Forensic sleuths said Thursday they had found the oldest known egg of the bilharzia parasite, revealing how human advancement enabled a tiny freshwater worm to become a curse for millions.

Jun 19, 2014

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Higher operator volume linked to better PCI outcomes

(HealthDay)—Higher individual operator percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) volume is associated with better outcomes, according to a review published online June 17 in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes.

Jun 19, 2014

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Sharp rise in 'meth'-linked ER visits in US, study shows

(HealthDay)—The number of methamphetamine-related visits to U.S. hospital emergency departments jumped from about 68,000 in 2007 to almost 103,000 in 2011, the latest year for which such data is available, a new federal ...

Jun 19, 2014

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Lawmaker calls for over-the-counter access to pill

U.S. Rep. Cory Gardner is proposing that women be allowed to buy birth control pills without a prescription.

Jun 19, 2014

Researcher discovers ovarian cancer treatment

Doctors at the University of Arizona Cancer Center at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix reported today in Lancet Oncology that a new treatment for ovarian cancer can improve response rates (increase the ...

Jun 19, 2014

A new tool to confront lung cancer

Only 15% of patients with squamous cell lung cancer – the second most common lung cancer – survive five years past diagnosis. Little is understood about how the deadly disease arises, preventing development of targeted ...

Jun 19, 2014

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New driver of atherosclerosis offers potential as therapeutic target

A new driver of atherosclerosis has been identified by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center. This molecule, known as 27HC (27-hydroxycholesterol), has been found to exacerbate the development of the condition, and ...

Jun 19, 2014

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