Archive: 27/04/2015

Study demonstrates potential of rapid whole-genome sequencing in critically ill infants

A study published today in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine and presented at the annual Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting revealed the early results of the clinical usefulness of rapid whole-genome sequencing in neonatal ...

Apr 27, 2015

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Family break-up linked to heightened risk of psychosomatic problems in teens

Parental separation or divorce is linked to a heightened risk of psychosomatic problems among the children in the family, indicates research published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.

Apr 27, 2015

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Maternal overweight and obesity increases risk of type 1 diabetes in children when neither parent has diabetes

A study of more than 1.2 million children in Sweden has concluded that children of parents with any type of diabetes are more likely to develop type 1 diabetes (T1D), and that maternal overweight and obesity increases the ...

Apr 27, 2015

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FDA: Medtronic must stop most sales of Synchromed drug pumps

The Food and Drug Administration says Medtronic must stop most sales of its implantable drug pumps after years of uncorrected problems.

Apr 27, 2015

Studies yield mixed findings on high-dose flu vaccine for elders

If you're age 65 or older and go to your doctor or pharmacy for a flu shot, you may be offered two options: the standard vaccine, or a high-dose version that packs a stronger wallop to activate the immune system, which is ...

Apr 27, 2015

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Effective sleep apnea treatment lowers diabetes risk

Using a simple device for eight hours a night to treat sleep apnea can help people with prediabetes improve their blood sugar levels and may reduce the risk of progressing to diabetes, according to a new study published online ...

Apr 27, 2015

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Children's eye injuries from nonpowder guns on the rise

Over 3000 children were treated in U.S. emergency departments in 2012 for eye injuries related to paintball guns, airsoft guns, BB guns and pellet guns, which are popular non-powder guns. A new report published in the Journal ...

Apr 27, 2015

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New class of cholesterol drug proves safe and effective for patients with dyslipidemia

Treatment with PCSK9 antibodies reduces mortality and produces profound reductions in LDL-cholesterol and lipoprotein in patients with dyslipidemia. The results of this systematic review and meta-analysis are being published ...

Apr 27, 2015

Atrial fibrillation increases risk of only 1 type of heart attack

Refining the results of a 2013 study, researchers have found that atrial fibrillation, or irregular heartbeat, is associated with only one type of heart attack - the more common of the two types.

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Physical exercise helps women with breast cancer to better tolerate chemotherapy

Women with breast cancer who follow a physical exercise program during their chemotherapy treatment experience less side effects like fatigue, reduced physical fitness, nausea and pain. It is also less often necessary to ...

Apr 27, 2015

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