Archive: 09/10/2017

School year 'relative age' causing bias in ADHD diagnosis, says research

Younger primary school children are more likely to be diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) than their older peers within the same school year, new research has shown.

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Risk factors for heart health linked to marital ups and downs—at least for men

Risk factors for heart health seem to be linked to changes over time in the quality of marital relationships—at least for men—finds a study published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.

Oct 9, 2017

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Fatty diet may boost risk of relapse in kids with multiple sclerosis

A fatty diet may boost the risk of a relapse in kids with multiple sclerosis (MS) by as much as 56 per cent, with saturated fat associated with a tripling in risk, suggests research published online in the Journal of Neurology ...

Oct 9, 2017

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Vitamin K-1 intake tied to heart structure, function in teens

(HealthDay)—For adolescents, phylloquinone (vitamin K-1) intake is associated with left ventricular (LV) structure and function, according to a study published in the October issue of The Journal of Nutrition.

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Combo Tx superior for polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy

(HealthDay)—Combination therapy consisting of ranibizumab plus verteporfin photodynamic therapy (vPDT) is superior to ranibizumab monotherapy for treatment of eyes with polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV), according ...

Oct 9, 2017

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Sizable number of HIV-infected children not receiving care

(HealthDay)—A substantial proportion of children with diagnosed HIV infection might not be receiving the recommended frequency of medical care, according to a study published online Oct. 5 in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly ...

Oct 9, 2017

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Antisocial behavior may be highly polygenic

(HealthDay)—Antisocial behavior (ASB) may be highly polygenic, with sex-discordant associations identified for some loci, according to a study published online Oct. 4 in JAMA Psychiatry.

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Evidence suggests that patient navigators and provider reminders may improve follow-up after positive fecal blood test

Interventions, such as patient navigators and provider reminders, may improve follow-up colonoscopy rates after a positive fecal blood test. Follow-up is an important step in effective screening for colorectal cancer. Findings ...

Oct 9, 2017

Study finds few restrictions on Rx opioids through Medicare

Medicare plans place few restrictions on the coverage of prescription opioids, despite federal guidelines recommending such restrictions, a new Yale study finds. The research results highlight an untapped opportunity for ...

Oct 9, 2017

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Negative margins, lymph node yields predict survival

(HealthDay)—Patients treated at hospitals that attain a high rate of negative margins and lymph node yields (LNY) of at least 18 have improved survival after surgery for head and neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCC), according ...

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