Archive: 05/09/2017

CBT, SSRIs effectively cut anxiety symptoms in childhood

(HealthDay)—Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are effective for reducing symptoms of anxiety in childhood, according to a review published online Aug. 31 in JAMA Pediatrics.

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CRP, PCT added to MELD ups prediction of mortality in cirrhosis

(HealthDay)—For patients with cirrhosis, addition of C-reactive protein (CRP) and/or procalcitonin (PCT) to the model for end-stage liver disease (MELD) score improves prediction of mortality, according to a study published ...

Sep 5, 2017

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Muscles maintain proper function by producing reactive oxygen species at the right time

Mitochondria help injured muscle cells (myofibers) repair by soaking up calcium that enters from the site of injury and using it to trigger increased production of reactive oxygen species. Although reactive oxygen species ...

Sep 5, 2017

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More research needed for vitamin D's cardiac effect in PCI

(HealthDay)—More research is needed to assess the role of vitamin D in the prevention of periprocedural myocardial injury, according to a study published online Aug. 25 in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacology.

Sep 5, 2017

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CYP2C9 variants linked to clinical events in VTE

(HealthDay)—For elderly patients treated with vitamin K antagonists for venous thromboembolism (VTE), CYP2C9 variants are associated with any clinical event, according to a study published online Aug. 22 in the Journal ...

Sep 5, 2017

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Helping kids adapt to a new school

(HealthDay)—Kids like familiar routines. So, when a grade change means a change in school—from elementary to middle school, for instance—or when a family move means a new school district at any time of the year, children ...

Sep 5, 2017

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Is dementia declining among older Americans?

(HealthDay)—Here's some good news for America's seniors: The rates of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia have dropped significantly over the last decade or so, a new study shows.

Sep 5, 2017

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Researchers discover previously unknown cause of nTOS

Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (nTOS) is a common neurologic syndrome resulting in pain, numbness, and/or weakness in the arm, forearm, and hand. This condition affects 0.3-8.0% of the U.S. population, and is generally ...

Sep 5, 2017

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Mystery solved: How thyroid hormone prods red blood cell production

For more than a century, physicians have anecdotally noted that patients with an underactive thyroid—often caused by iodine deficiency—tended to also have anemia. But the link between thyroid hormone and red blood cell ...

Sep 5, 2017

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Opioid abuse can be treated successfully in primary care settings, study finds

Combining substance abuse treatment with regular medical care can successfully treat people with opioid or alcohol addiction, providing an option that might expand treatment and lower the cost of caring for people caught ...

Sep 5, 2017

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