Archive: 21/01/2020

Vape devices like Juul 'reversing' efforts to keep youth from tobacco: study

(HealthDay)—The epidemic of addictive vaping among youth continues, with e-cigarette devices by Juul continuing to surge in popularity among teens and young adults, new research shows.

Jan 21, 2020

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New roles found for Huntington's disease protein

A Duke University research team has identified a new function of a gene called huntingtin, a mutation of which underlies the progressive neurodegenerative disorder known as Huntington's Disease.

Jan 21, 2020

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Recent health reforms in Oregon reduce infant deaths, improve access for women's health

Oregon's unique health care delivery system for low-income patients is resulting in fewer infant deaths, according to a recent study by Oregon State University researchers.

Jan 21, 2020

New AGA guideline outlines treatment best practices for ulcerative colitis patients

Ulcerative colitis (UC), a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer, can be life-altering for patients with moderate to severe disease activity.

Jan 21, 2020

Influenza vaccination of children cuts hospitalization in half

Fully vaccinating children reduced the risk of hospitalization for complications associated with influenza by 54%, according to a new study by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) and University of Michigan researchers.

Jan 21, 2020

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A workout could be good medicine for the common cold

(HealthDay)—It might be the last thing you want to do when you are battling a cold, but exercise might actually make you feel better, suggests one health expert.

Jan 21, 2020

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Further improvements in survival seen after allogeneic transplant

(HealthDay)—From 2003-2007 to 2013-2017, there was an improvement in survival for allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation, according to a study published online Jan. 21 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

Jan 21, 2020

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New guidance issued for care of children with williams syndrome

(HealthDay)—In an American Academy of Pediatrics clinical report, published online Jan. 21 in Pediatrics, recommendations are presented for the management of patients with Williams syndrome (WS).

Jan 21, 2020

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Cognitive behavioral program benefits patients with diabetes

(HealthDay)—A peer-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)-based intervention may improve quality of life (QOL) among patients with diabetes and chronic pain, according to a study published in the January/February ...

Jan 21, 2020

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Sunscreen chemicals absorbed into body, study finds

The chemicals in sunscreens help shield people from the sun's rays, but they are also absorbed into the body at levels that raise some safety questions, a new study confirms.

Jan 21, 2020

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