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Headache, sleep problems connected in children
Mayo Clinic researchers have found that frequent headaches in children appear to be associated with sleep problems.   view more (2006-01-27)

Common bronchodilator linked to increased deaths
A common bronchodilator drug which has been used for more than a decade by patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has been linked to a one-third higher risk of cardiovascular-related deaths.   view more (2008-09-16)

Long-term anti-clotting therapy sweetens stenting outcomes in diabetic patients
A study showing that diabetic patients who are treated with long-term anti-clotting therapy are less likely to have a heart attack or die more than a year after stenting has been named among the best research papers presented at the 30th Annual Scientific Sessions of the Society for Cardiovascular... view more (2007-05-18)

Possible treatment found for 'chemobrain'
Patients who take medication for cancer often find themselves with a new problem when their treatment ends. It's called "chemobrain," a common consequence of chemotherapy that causes memory problems, confusion and difficulty in concentrating.   view more (2005-06-08)

Cranberries contain possible anti-caries/anti-plaque agents
Scientists have discovered that the humble cranberry harbors several anti-oxidants (flavonoids) that show the ability to counteract the damaging effects of the bacterium Streptococcus mutans, which causes dental caries (tooth decay).   view more (2006-06-29)

The Epilepsy Foundation issues Call to Action
Today, the Epilepsy Foundation issued a Call to Action to women of childbearing age who take anticonvulsant medications for conditions that include epilepsy, migraine headaches, and certain psychiatric disorders, urging them to talk to their healthcare providers about treatment options.   view more (2005-10-06)

Medication eases obsessive-compulsive symptoms
A medication used to ease symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease, also is helpful in treating people with treatment-resistant obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), according to a pilot study at Yale School of Medicine.   view more (2005-08-01)

Vaccine royalties to Institute for Animal Health pass £1M mark
Collaborative research into the parasitic disease coccidiosis in chickens has so far brought over £1m in royalties to the Institute for Animal Health (IAH) from sales of Paracox vaccines. The Paracox vaccines have now become the biggest selling live attenuated vaccines ever against protozoan... view more (2003-06-17)

Hold your horses
For those who suffer with the debilitating symptoms of Parkinson's disease, Deep Brain Stimulation offers relief from the tremors and rigidity that can't be controlled by medicine.   view more (2007-10-26)

Women prescribed drugs linked to birth defects not often advised to use birth control
Although prescription medications that may increase the risk of birth defects are commonly used by women in their childbearing years, only about half receive contraceptive counseling from their health care providers.   view more (2007-09-18)

Programs succeed in reducing risky sex among HIV-positive minority men
Research has shown that HIV-positive African American and Hispanic men who were sexually abused as children are particularly vulnerable to engaging in high-risk sex and experiencing depressive symptoms. Yet few HIV intervention programs exist to help them.   view more (2008-06-05)

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)

Medications and cough syrups may cause cavities
A spoon full of sugar may help the medicine go down, but most dentists would likely encourage parents to skip that step when treating a child's illness.   view more (2006-01-10)

Controlling behavior of children with tourette and tic disorders
A program to train parents how to manage the disruptive behavior of children with Tourette syndrome (TS) and tic disorders works well, according to a pilot study conducted by Yale School of Nursing and the Yale Child Study Center.   view more (2006-09-27)

Child mental health experts issue psychiatric medication treatment guidelines for preschoolers
The number of preschool-age children being treated with stimulants, antidepressants and other psychiatric drugs is on the rise, despite limited research and a lack of clinical practice guidelines.   view more (2007-12-04)

Seeing the Same Physician Regularly Leads to Better Preventive Care
According to a new study, adults who regularly visit the same doctor for health care are most likely to receive better preventive treatment, like vaccines for influenza or breast cancer screening. The results support the conclusion that provider continuity is related to improved health care... view more (2004-07-16)

New details in schizophrenia treatment trial emerge
Two new studies from the Clinical Antipsychotic Trials for Intervention Effectiveness (CATIE) provide more insights into comparing treatment options, and to what extent antipsychotic medications help people with schizophrenia learn social, interpersonal and community living skills.   view more (2007-03-01)

Study examines risk for misuse of ADHD stimulant medications
A major concern regarding the use of stimulant medications to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adolescents and young adults has been the risk that they will be misused or diverted to those for whom they have not been prescribed.   view more (2006-03-31)

Antibiotic treatment targets difficult asthma
Hunter researchers have shown that a commonly available antibiotic can improve the quality of life of patients with difficult asthma, and may also generate significant health care savings.   view more (2007-12-18)

Study Finds Drug May Cut Down Involuntary Movements in Huntington's Disease Patients By 25 Percent
The medication tetrabenazine cut down involuntary movement in patients with Huntington's disease on average by about 25 percent, with many patients experiencing a greater improvement.   view more (2006-02-16)

Faster Test For Checking The Efficiency Of The Paints Used As Protection Against Corrosion In The Automotive Industry
Researchers from the Area of Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering at the Universitat Jaume I (UJI), Spain, have devised a quicker method to evaluate the systems used in the automotive industry to protect the metal chassis of vehicles against corrosion. This new technique allows the time... view more (2004-07-14)

Anti-wrinkle compound causes pathological reaction in skin cells
Researchers from Université Laval's Faculty of Medicine have discovered that a compound commonly used in many antiwrinkle products causes a pathological reaction in skin cells.   view more (2007-04-12)

Rapid determination of urinary stone formation risk
Scientists at Bonn University, in co-operation with the firms NTTF and Theisen, have developed a novel appliance for rapid and accurate determination of the actual crystal formation risk in a patient. They are presenting their compact and ergonomic analyser in exhibition hall 3, stall C92... view more (2003-11-14)

Nasal cannula may be viable treatment for sufferers of sleep apnea
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have found that symptoms in patients with obstructive sleep apnea and hypopnea can be significantly reduced through treatment with nasal insufflation (TNI), using a nasal cannula to deliver warm, humidified air at a high flow rate.   view more (2007-07-16)

New study sheds light on excessive drinking among the elderly
One out of ten elderly adults on Medicare reports drinking more alcohol than is recommended, according to a new study from Brandeis University.   view more (2008-03-06)
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