Archive: 26/08/2016

Intussusception hospitalization rate up at age 8 to 11 weeks

(HealthDay)—Children aged 8 to 11 weeks have an increased rate of intussusception hospitalization after introduction of rotavirus vaccine, according to a study published online Aug. 24 in Pediatrics.

Aug 26, 2016

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Allergic response to house dust mites is age-dependent

In adults with a house dust mite allergy, a cascade of inflammatory signals on the surface of the airways leads to airway remodeling. This process cannot be influenced by standard cortisone therapy. Researchers at Helmholtz ...

Aug 26, 2016

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Diabetes, insulin resistance adversely affect LV function

(HealthDay)—Early exposure to diabetes mellitus (DM) or higher insulin resistance (IR) has an adverse effect on left ventricular (LV) remodeling and function, according to research published online Aug. 17 in JACC: Cardiovascular ...

Aug 26, 2016

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Ultrasonography can guide drug modification in arthritis

(HealthDay)—Ultrasonography can be useful for guiding modification of anti-rheumatic drugs and steroids for patients with inflammatory arthritis (IA), according to a study published online Aug. 19 in the International Journal ...

Aug 26, 2016

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How a nasty, brain-eating parasite could help us fight cancer

We've known since the turn of the 20th century that some infectious diseases are a major risk for developing specific cancers. More worryingly, about one-sixth of cancers worldwide are attributable to infectious agents. Globally, ...

Aug 26, 2016

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Stiff arteries linked with memory problems, mouse study suggests

As we age, our arteries gradually become less flexible, making it harder for the heart to pump blood throughout the body. This hardening of the arteries occurs faster in people with high blood pressure and increases the risk ...

Aug 26, 2016

Western diet increases Alzheimer's risk

Globally, about 42 million people now have dementia, with Alzheimer's disease as the most common type of dementia. Rates of Alzheimer's disease are rising worldwide. The most important risk factors seem to be linked to diet, ...

Aug 26, 2016