Archive: 21/06/2017

Embolic protection device useful post carotid artery stenting

(HealthDay)—For patients with carotid stenosis, use of an embolic protection device is associated with reduced risk for in-hospital stroke or death, major stroke or death, and stroke after carotid artery stenting, according ...

Jun 21, 2017

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AUA reports on nonneurogenic chronic urinary retention

(HealthDay)—A white paper has been developed by the American Urological Association Quality Improvement and Patient Safety committee with respect to the diagnosis and management of nonneurogenic chronic urinary retention; ...

Jun 21, 2017

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Support for financial penalties up with emphasis on patient harms

(HealthDay)—Physicians who receive information about patient harms are more likely to support financial penalties targeting inappropriate antibiotic prescribing, according to a research letter published online June 20 in ...

Jun 21, 2017

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Marital status among factors tied to gout Rx adherence

(HealthDay)—For patients with gout, higher levels of belief about medicines, presence of comorbidity, and being married appear to increase urate-lowering therapy adherence, according to a study published online June 15 ...

Jun 21, 2017

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A new adjustable optical microprobe for the analysis and control of deep brain regions

Researchers from the IIT- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia in Lecce, Italy, and the Harvard Medical School in Boston have developed a new optical microprobe able to control brain electrical activity by projecting light on ...

Jun 21, 2017

Severe headaches plague vets with traumatic brain injuries

(HealthDay)—U.S. veterans who have suffered traumatic brain injuries may struggle with severe headaches years later, a new study finds.

Jun 21, 2017

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Group urges tougher limits on chemical in shampoos, cosmetics

(HealthDay)—The germ-fighting chemical triclosan has got to go, an international coalition of scientists claims.

Jun 21, 2017

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Could certain hair dyes, relaxers raise breast cancer risk?

(HealthDay)—The safety of hair products has been debated for years. Now, new research suggests that black women who use dark hair dyes face a higher risk of breast cancer, while chemical relaxers and straighteners boost ...

Jun 21, 2017

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FDA warns diabetics against use of secondhand test strips

(HealthDay)—Millions of Americans with diabetes use glucose meters and test strips to monitor their blood sugar, but affording those supplies can be a challenge.

Jun 21, 2017

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Feelings of power change people's non-verbal responses to dominance displays

Feelings of power determine how people respond non-verbally to dominance displays such as a staring gaze, new research led by a psychologist at the University of Kent, UK, has found.

Jun 21, 2017

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