Archive: 23/08/2013

Lyme disease on rise: Tick-borne ailment at record levels in last two years

After gardening in her Lake Villa, Ill., front yard last month, Lori Brunk noticed a tiny spot not much bigger than a sesame seed on her left foot. It was a tick burrowing into her skin.

Aug 23, 2013

New technologies improving the odds for osteoporosis patients

The older we get, the greater our risk of developing osteoporosis becomes. The fragile bone disease affects about 9 million Americans, and experts from the National Osteoporosis Foundation predict that it will be responsible ...

Aug 23, 2013

Depression and nocturia may be bidirectionally linked

(HealthDay)—There may be a bidirectional association between depression and nocturia, according to a review published in the September issue of The Journal of Urology.

Aug 23, 2013

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New targeted radiation treatment reduces bone pain, extends survival in prostate cancer patients

Prostate cancer that has spread to the bones can cause pain and fractures.

Aug 23, 2013

Improved sleep may improve exercise duration

(HealthDay)—The length of an individual's sleep appears to influence their participation level in exercise the next day, according to a small study published in the August issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine.

Aug 23, 2013

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A mother's hopes and worries for adult sons with autism

(HealthDay)—Judy Blake knows all too well the difficulties that children with autism face when transitioning to adulthood. That's because she has two sons with autism spectrum disorders who are now legally considered adults.

Aug 23, 2013

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Who will care for children with autism when they're adults?

(HealthDay)—The vast majority of youngsters with autism will grow up to be adults with autism.

Aug 23, 2013

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Reference pricing changes consumers' choices

(HealthDay)—Consumer cost sharing resulting from reference pricing redirects patient volumes and reduces hospital prices for orthopedic surgery, according to research published in the August issue of Health Affairs.

Aug 23, 2013

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Multimodal analgesia lessens post-op morphine needs

(HealthDay)—A multimodal analgesia combination appears to be safe and effective for pain relief after lumbar decompressive laminectomy, according to a study published in the August issue of the Journal of Spinal Disorders ...

Aug 23, 2013

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Leukocyte telomere length linked to diabetes risk

(HealthDay)—For American Indians, leukocyte telomere length is associated with the risk of incident diabetes, with an almost two-fold increased risk for those with the shortest versus the longest length, according to a ...

Aug 23, 2013

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