A Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center study found a positive association between autism and immune system disorders, including respiratory and skin allergies. Autistic children were less likely to have asthma compared to their non-autistic peers.
A study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry found that enhanced counseling, including individual and family therapy, reduced symptoms of depression among caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer's disease. After one year, 29.8% of caregivers in the enhanced group showed significant improvement.
A new study separates and purifies normal luminal and myoepithelial cells from breast tissue, revealing distinct gene expression profiles. This dataset enables the discrimination between genetic changes due to cell type differences and cancer, leading to more accurate tumor classification and potential new therapeutic avenues.
Researchers at Wake Forest University Baptist have developed a non-surgical treatment for cerebral palsy patients using Botox injections. The treatment has shown significant improvement in functional ability and muscle relaxation, allowing patients to perform daily activities with greater ease.
A family-based self-management intervention aimed at low income adolescents with Type 1 diabetes led to better health and functioning in the short term. The program helped kids eat better and exercise more, resulting in improved physical functioning.
A pilot study from the University of Michigan Health System found insulin pumps to be as effective as injections in controlling blood sugar levels and reducing parental stress. Parents reported lower worry and emotional stress with pump therapy, while those on injections experienced more anxiety.
Researchers examined 45 primary ovarian carcinoma samples and found that 40% had decreased or complete loss of Rb2 protein expression. The study suggests Rb2's role in ovarian carcinogenesis and potential clinical applications for detecting and treating cancer.
This May 2004 Ophthalmology journal issue covers a range of topics including refractive surgery, protective eyewear in the military, and ultraviolet absorption of intraocular lenses. Key findings also include higher risk of multiple falls among elderly women with visual acuity loss and patterns of macular edema in patients with uveitis.
A recent study by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center suggests that human milk can significantly reduce the risk of severe infections in extremely low birth weight infants. The research analyzed data from 1270 infants and found that those who received human milk had a lower incidence of sepsis compared to those who did not.
A study found that babies described as difficult eaters or overeaters are more likely to eat when their mother handles food and feed themselves after receiving a bite. This relationship was not seen in non-problem eater children, suggesting an innate link to social cues.
A Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center team increased immunization rates in a specialty outpatient clinic from 41% to above 90%, exceeding national averages. The project used business-world strategies, including reminders and tracking systems, to address barriers and foster innovation.
A study confirmed that BRCA2 mutations are linked to prostate cancer, with a risk 4.8 times higher than in healthy individuals. The results suggest that prostate cancer screening may begin at age 50 for men carrying these mutations.
Anemia is associated with increased disability, poorer physical function, and low muscle strength in older adults. Researchers found that participants with anemia reported an average of 1.7 disabilities compared to 1.0 for non-anemic subjects.