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DOCTOR-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP INFLUENCES HEALTH OUTCOMES
Physicians who adopt a warm, friendly, and reassuring manner are more effective than those who keep consultations formal and do not offer reassurance, conclude authors of a systematic review published in this week’s issue of THE LANCET. Throughout history, doctor–patient relationships have been acknowledged as having an important... view more... (2001-03-07)
Lowering blood pressure doesn't prevent cognitive impairment, dementia
Lowering blood pressure does not appear to prevent cognitive or dementia-related disorders, a desired effect in light of the large number of elderly adults who suffer from both cognitive impairment and hypertension. view more (2006-05-24)
Hormone drug type makes survival difference in advanced breast cancer
Aromatase inhibitors, a type of hormone therapy used to treat advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women, result in a small but significant increase in overall survival when compared to other hormone treatments, according to a new systematic review of studies. view more (2007-01-31)
Little Evidence Behind Bronchodilator Therapy for Cystic Fibrosis
Little evidence exists to support the widespread use of bronchodilators to treat children and adults with cystic fibrosis, according to a new systematic review of published research. view more (2005-10-26)
Rating medical journals by importance to clinicians
As doctors' time is precious it is imperative that they don't waste hours reading articles of little clinical importance. A study published today in BMC Medicine, rates 170 medical titles according to the number of clinically useful articles that they publish. view more (2004-09-02)
Aspirin Does Not Reduce Effectiveness Of ACE Inhibitors
A systematic review in this week's issue of THE LANCET provides clarification for the debate about the use of angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitors in combination with aspirin for the treatment of cardiovascular disease-combination therapy does not reduce the effect of ACE inhibition. Previous research has suggested that ACE inhibitors... view more... (2002-10-02)
Important factors in compliance with HIV regimens identified; and more
Adherence to HIV medications is the greatest predictor of death. How well patients with HIV adhere to their regimens of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) medication depends on a variety of factors, either positive or negative, many of which are common to patients around the world. view more (2006-11-21)
Long-term narcotics use for back pain may be ineffective and lead to abuse
Narcotic drugs (opioids) are commonly prescribed for short-term relief of chronic back pain, but their effectiveness long-term has been questioned in a review article by researchers at Yale School of Medicine, who also found that behaviors consistent with opioid abuse was reported in 24 percent of cases. view more (2007-01-18)
Popular pill for inducing labor found effective, but concerns remain
A popular anti-ulcer pill used around the world for inducing labor and preventing post-delivery bleeding appears to be as effective as more expensive drugs but still must be used with caution, according to an updated systematic review of studies. view more (2006-04-19)
Modest Survival Benefit From Chemotherapy For Patients With Glioma Brain Tumours (p 1011)
Chemotherapy in addition to radiotherapy could have a modest survival benefit for the treatment of high-grade glioma, a severe form of brain cancer, conclude authors of a study in this week's issue of THE LANCET. Malignant gliomas are among the most devastating of cancers. They frequently result in profound and progressive disability, which often... view more... (2002-03-20)
Risk of death may be higher with drug commonly used during cardiac surgery
The risks of death are probably higher with aprotinin, a drug commonly used to control blood loss and transfusions during cardiac surgery. view more (2008-12-03)
Inhaled steroids preferred over cromolyn to treat asthma
Adults and children with asthma will breathe deeper and have better control over their asthma with inhaled corticosteroids than with the medicine cromolyn, according to a new review of recent studies comparing the two treatments. view more (2006-04-19)
Study calls for increased research in flu transmission to prepare for pandemic flu outbreak
Researchers at Rhode Island Hospital have completed a study to better understand the impact of infection control measures during a possible flu pandemic. view more (2009-02-19)
Mucolytic drugs may benefit patients with severe pulmonary disease
Mucolytic drugs may benefit patients with severe pulmonary disease (Oral mucolytic drugs for exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: systematic review) BMJ Volume 322, pp 1271-1274 Patients who suffer frequent, prolonged or severe recurrences of chronic bronchitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may benefit from... view more... (2001-05-23)
Drugs may not delay onset of dementia; and more
Researchers have examined the evidence in favour of giving people considered to be close to developing dementia the drugs that are most commonly used to treat the condition itself. view more (2007-11-27)
New studies examine the effectiveness of probiotics in IBS
Several studies presented at the American College of Gastroenterology's 73rd Annual Scientific Meeting in Orlando highlight the safety and efficacy of probiotics in improving symptoms and normalizing bowel movement frequency in patients suffering from constipation or diarrhea related to Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). view more (2008-10-06)
Occupational therapy improves independence in stroke survivors
Occupational therapy significantly reduces the risk of deterioration after stroke, according to a new systematic review. view more (2006-10-18)
Too much or too little weight gain poses risks to pregnant mothers, babies
Women who gain more or less than recommended amounts of weight during pregnancy are likely to increase the risk of problems for both themselves and their child, according to a new report by the RTI International-University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Evidence-based Practice Center. view more (2008-05-08)
Prevention is better than cure
The Institute of Biology is calling on the International Community to strengthen the Biological and Toxins Weapons Convention. In a statement to be presented to the Fifth Review Conference of the Parties to the Biological and Toxins Weapons Convention (BTWC), the Institute warns that the current genomics revolution may be misused unless a... view more... (2001-11-20)
Increased risk of heart attack or stroke for patients who are resistant to aspirin
Being resistant to aspirin makes patients four times more likely to suffer a heart attack, stroke or even die from a pre-existing heart condition, according to a study published on bmj.com today. view more (2008-01-18)
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