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Federal government needs to take closer look at assisted living facilities
Over the last 20 years, a housing industry has sprung up to handle elderly citizens who cannot live independently but do not require around-the-clock nursing. view more (2006-11-02)
Receptor protein appears to be key in breakdown of kidney filtration
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) researchers have identified a new molecular pathway that appears to be involved in urinary protein loss (proteinuria). view more (2007-12-20)
Treatments for urinary infections leave bacteria bald, happy and vulnerable
A different approach to treating urinary tract infections (UTIs) could defeat the bacteria that cause the infections without directly killing them, a strategy that could help slow the growth of antibiotic-resistant infections. view more (2006-12-21)
Some screening tests should not be advocated
Certain screening tests for cancer are of unproved value and should not be advocated, argues a senior doctor in this week's BMJ. view more (2004-02-05)
U of M study examines kidney stone prevention in astronauts
As the space shuttle Discovery prepares to launch on July 1, researchers at the University of Minnesota have identified a way for astronauts to reduce their risk of developing kidney stones while in space. view more (2006-06-28)
Treatment for men's pelvic pain found ineffective
A commonly prescribed drug for men suffering from a painful pelvic condition failed to significantly reduce patients' symptoms in an international study led by Queen's University professor and urologist at Kingston General Hospital, Curtis Nickel. view more (2008-12-19)
New battery technology helps stimulate nerves
With the help of new silicon-based compounds, scientists - and patients - are getting a significant new charge out of the tiny lithium batteries used in implantable devices to help treat nervous system and other disorders. view more (2005-10-05)
Urologist uses Botox to treat debilitating condition
Eight years ago, Lynette Kunz suffered a severe spinal cord injury that left her a quadriplegic and sufferer of involuntary bladder contractions. The condition constantly interfered with her daily life. view more (2007-12-06)
Freezing prostate cancer does a man's body good
The so-called "male lumpectomy"-a minimally invasive interventional radiology treatment for prostate cancer-is as effective as surgery in destroying diseased tumors and can be considered a first-line treatment for patients of all risk levels and particularly those who have failed radiation, according to studies released at the Society of... view more... (2009-03-09)
IMRT versus 3D CRT for prostate cancer, new long-term data assesses side effects
New research findings show men have fewer long-term gastrointestinal side effects with intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) than with three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy (3D CRT) for prostate cancer treatment, despite the higher doses of radiation used in the IMRT group. view more (2006-11-06)
Avian influenza virus in mammals spreads beyond the site of infection to other organ systems
Researchers at Erasmus Medical Center have demonstrated systemic spread of avian influenza virus in cats infected by respiratory, digestive, and cat-to-cat contact. view more (2006-01-16)
Study finds no link between cognitive decline, socioeconomic status in elderly
New UCLA research suggests that for seniors age 70 and older, socioeconomic status does not play a major role in the brain's continued ability to function. view more (2009-08-10)
M. D. Anderson study finds pre-surgical stress management improves mood, quality of life
Brief stress management sessions prior to and immediately after surgery may have both short- and long-term benefit for men undergoing a radical prostatectomy for early-stage prostate cancer. view more (2009-04-07)
FEWER CLINIC VISITS, REDUCED COST - A NEW MODEL FOR ANTENATAL CARE (pp 1546, 1551, 1565)
A new model for the provision of antenatal care - involving fewer clinic visits and potentially reduced healthcare costs - is proposed in this week's issue of THE LANCET with the publication of the WHO Antenatal Care Randomised Controlled Trial and an accompanying systematic review. Antenatal care is one of the most common medical practices,... view more... (2001-05-16)
Scientists sequence genome of parasite responsible for common sexually transmitted infection
Researchers have decoded the genetic makeup of the parasite that causes trichomoniasis, one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs), revealing potential clues as to why the parasite has become increasingly drug resistant and suggesting possible pathways for new treatments, diagnostics and a potential vaccine strategy. view more (2007-01-12)
Decrease in breast cancer rates related to reduction in use of hormone replacement therapy
The sharp decline in the rate of new breast cancer cases in 2003 may be related to a national decline in the use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), according to a new report in the April 19, 2007, issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. view more (2007-04-19)
Quality-of-life yardstick needed for children with serious urologic conditions, Hopkins study shows
A small but revealing study from the Johns Hopkins Children's Center suggests that a widely used tool to measure physical, emotional and psychological functioning and well-being in children may fail to accurately gauge these quality-of-life indicators in the children with some of the most severe bladder conditions, such as spina bifida and bladder... view more... (2007-10-29)
Prostate cancer patients see high survival rates with seed implants
More than ninety percent of men who receive appropriate radiation dose levels with permanent radiation seed implants to treat their prostate cancer are cured of their cancer eight years after diagnosis. view more (2007-02-01)
Researchers discover that SLC2A9 is a high-capacity urate transporter in humans
An international team of researchers led by Professors Mark Caulfield and Patricia Munroe, from the William Harvey Research Institute at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry with Chris Cheeseman at the University of Alberta in Canada and Kelle Moley at the University of Washington in USA, have shown that the SLC2A9 gene, which... view more... (2008-10-07)
Pioneering research into health benefits of beauty treatment
Pioneering medical research is going on at the University of Leicester into the use of Botulinum toxin - commonly thought of as a beauty treatment - for bladder problems. view more (2007-03-07)
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