Archive: 04/08/2016

Air pollution may shorten survival of patients with lung cancer

Air pollution may shorten the survival of patients with lung cancer, suggests a population based study, published online in the journal Thorax.

Aug 4, 2016

Acupuncture may help to improve dementia precursor—impaired memory

Acupuncture may help to improve the subtle memory loss that precedes the development of dementia, otherwise known as mild cognitive impairment, or MCI for short, suggests a review of the available published evidence in Acupuncture ...

Aug 4, 2016

Researchers uncover complex genetic secrets of cancer risk

Cancer is a disease of our genes - yet our understanding of how our genetic makeup affects our risk of cancer is still rudimentary.

Aug 4, 2016

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Nonablative radiofrequency tx ups skin elasticity around eyes

(HealthDay)—Nonablative radiofrequency treatment can improve skin elasticity around the eye area, according to a study published online July 29 in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology.

Aug 4, 2016

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M-CSF plays role in host defense in bacterial pneumonia

(HealthDay)—The cytokine M-CSF promotes survival of lung and liver mononuclear phagocytes to mediate host defense during bacterial pneumonia, according to an experimental study published in the June 15 issue of The Journal ...

Aug 4, 2016

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Panel size of 2,500 patients per doc not feasible in primary care

(HealthDay)—An often quoted standard panel size of 2,500 patients per physician seems not to be appropriate for primary care, according to a study published in the July-August issue of the Journal of the American Board ...

Aug 4, 2016

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C-peptide responses reliable surrogates of insulin secretion

(HealthDay)—C-peptide responses to mixed-meal tolerance tests are reliable surrogates of insulin secretion, according to a study published online July 15 in Diabetes Care.

Aug 4, 2016

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Increase in evidence-based practice for children with ADHD

(HealthDay)—More Medicaid-covered children are receiving treatments that conform to practice standards for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), including the use of combined medication and psychotherapy, according ...

Aug 4, 2016

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Two sodas a day raises cancer risk, study finds

Here's one more reason to consider cutting back on the soda: drinking too many sugary drinks on a daily basis has been linked to gallbladder cancer.

Aug 4, 2016

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Increased risk of diabetes with nonfunctional adrenal tumors

(HealthDay)—Patients with nonfunctional adrenal tumors (NFATs) have increased risk of diabetes compared to those without adrenal tumors, according to a study published online Aug. 2 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

Aug 4, 2016

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