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Probe position may change results in liver stiffness measurements in transient elastography
A major clinical challenge is to find the best method to evaluate and to manage the increasing numbers of patients with chronic liver disease. Liver biopsy, due to its risks and limitations, is no longer considered mandatory as the first-line indicator of liver injury, and several markers have been developed as non-invasive alternatives. view more (2009-07-29)
Interactive websites can help manage chronic diseases
Interactive health websites can help people live with their chronic illness, according to a UCL (University College London) review of studies on internet health. view more (2005-10-19)
Nurse-led care as good as doctor-led care, but it costs more
Nurses are as effective as doctors, but initially they cost the NHS more, finds a study looking into the care provided for chronic lung disease in Thorax. view more (2002-07-30)
Preventing anemia is important to kidney disease patients' quality of life
Maintaining sufficient red blood cell levels is important to the physical and mental health of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study appearing in the January 2009 issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society Nephrology (CJASN). The findings indicate that preventing anemia in kidney disease patients should be an... view more... (2008-11-12)
UCLA scientists identify how key protein keeps chronic infection in check
Why is the immune system able to fight off some viruses but not others, leading to chronic, life-threatening infections like HIV and hepatitis C? view more (2009-05-08)
Treatment of severe coronary artery disease with drug-eluting stents a viable alternative to CABG
Severe stenosis (blockage) to the left main coronary artery-a condition commonly called a "widow-maker"- can result in sudden death. view more (2006-02-28)
Computerised guidelines are no "magic bullet"
Computerised guidelines do not improve care for patients with chronic diseases, and are unlikely ever to be the "magic bullet" that answers all questions, finds a study in this week's BMJ. Martin Eccles and colleagues set out to evaluate the use of a computerised decision support system delivering evidence based guidelines for asthma and... view more... (2002-10-22)
Researchers call for holistic approach in treating rheumatoid arthritis
Researchers have today called for a holistic approach in the management and treatment of patients with rheumatoid arthritis in order to reduce mortality and improve patient outcome. The call for action coincides with the start of EULAR 2001, the prestigious annual congress of the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) which opens today... view more... (2001-06-12)
Diet support helps chronic kidney patients
Regular counselling on diet and lifestyle offers significant benefits to people with chronic kidney disease, according to new Queensland University Technology research. view more (2007-09-24)
An epidemiologic study of microscopic colitis in Turkey
The research team led by Levent Erdem from Şişli Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital of Turkey investigated the prevalence and demography of microscopic colitis in patients with diarrhea of unknown etiology and normal colonoscopy in Turkey. This will be published on 21 July 2008, in the World Journal of Gastroenterology... view more... (2008-10-08)
Interferon does not slow or stop hepatitis C from worsening, study finds
Interferon does not slow or halt the progression of chronic hepatitis C and advanced liver disease in patients who haven't responded to previous attempts to eradicate the disease, a national study in which the Saint Louis University School of Medicine participated has found. view more (2007-11-09)
Lung disease study hope for premature babies
A Europe-wide trial involving premature babies is investigating whether the risk of chronic lung disease can be halved if they are given nitric oxide gas to breathe shortly after birth. view more (2006-08-02)
Long-term ibuprofen regimen after brain injury worsens cognition in animal study
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine found that chronic ibuprofen therapy given after brain injury worsens cognitive abilities. view more (2006-07-24)
Survey indicates people with chronic moderate to severe plaque psoriasis may be undertreated
The National Psoriasis Foundation and Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN), today announced survey findings which show that nearly 40 percent of 1,142 patients surveyed with chronic moderate or severe psoriasis are not currently receiving any treatment. view more (2007-02-05)
Is endotoxin receptor CD14 rs2569190/C-159T gene correlated with chronic hepatitis C?
It is still unknown why the natural history of chronic disease caused by hepatitis C virus (HCV), which currently infects 3% of the world's population, varies from mild in some patients to rapidly progressing in others. view more (2009-08-27)
Breakthrough in understanding severe asthma has potential for new treatment
Scientists from King's College London and Imperial College London believe they have discovered a key element in the development of chronic asthma. view more (2009-06-16)
How do the rules of immunity change during chronic infections?
After a viral infection, a small percentage of the T cells generated to kill virus-infected cells remain on guard to establish long-term immunity. view more (2007-04-10)
New treatment could reduce chronic lung disease in premature babies
A less traumatic way of delivering surfactant, a lung lubricant that premature babies need to help them breathe, could reduce the incidence of respiratory problems they'll have later, Medical College of Georgia physicians say. view more (2008-04-30)
Call for removal of Crestor (p 2189)
The author of a letter in this week's issue of THE LANCET is calling for the removal of the statin rosuvastatin (Crestor) from the drug market, based on data suggesting that it has a poorer safety profile than other licensed statin drugs. A Lancet editorial (Lancet 2003; 362: 1341) voiced concerns about the high-profile marketing of rosuvastatin... view more... (2004-06-23)
oes peripheral T-lymphocyte subpopulations correlate with hepatitis B virus load?
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a dynamic process with variable biochemical, virological and histological profiles at different stages of the infection, depending on host and viral factors. Furthermore, this profile may change at a variable pace over time. view more (2009-07-29)
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