A survey of 1,800 parents found that most prefer a combination of restrictive and instructive strategies to monitor their children's media usage. The study also revealed that parental concerns about media use's negative effects are linked to increased limiting or discussing content with kids.
Studies evaluate wireless capsule endoscopy, barium contrast series, and endoscopic gastric plication for small bowel surveillance and GERD treatment. These procedures show varying degrees of success in detecting polyps and reducing symptoms.
A study of adolescent patients in private, managed-care chemical-dependency treatment found that those receiving needed psychiatric services were more likely to be abstinent from alcohol and drugs. The results highlight the importance of providing psychiatric assessment and treatment in CD programs.
A recent study published by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute found that moderate alcohol consumption may elevate the risk of breast cancer in some postmenopausal women. The researchers analyzed data from over 122,000 registered nurses and discovered a higher incidence of breast cancer among those who consumed small amounts of alcohol daily.
A study found that trampoline injuries among children increased significantly between 1990 and 2002, with 91% of injuries occurring at home. The incidence of severe injuries requiring hospitalization also rose dramatically during this period.
Researchers found no improvement in hot flash symptoms when women took black cohosh compared to placebo. In contrast, a progestational agent reduced hot flashes by up to 90% and improved sleep quality, with benefits lasting at least six months.
The Mayo Clinic study found that DNA from group A beta-hemolytic streptococci is concentrated in the tonsil tissue and cannot be detected towards the front of the mouth. The researchers hope to develop a more child- and adult-friendly test for diagnosing strep throat.
Researchers found that disabling Foxo3a gene prevents the development of arthritis-like disorder by inducing neutrophil apoptosis. This discovery may lead to new treatment options for immune dysfunction-related arthritic conditions.
Researchers have developed serum proteomic fingerprints for diagnosing gastric cancer, achieving an accuracy rate of 73% in detecting the disease. Additionally, confocal endomicroscopy has been found to be more effective in monitoring ulcerative colitis and detecting precancerous lesions, potentially saving lives.
A study published in Nature Neuroscience found changes in GABAA receptors linked to seizures and anxiety during the menstrual cycle. The researchers suggest that these changes may be relevant to post-partum depression and mood swings during pregnancy, and could provide novel therapeutic targets for PMS and catamenial epilepsy.
A study using computed tomography found that women's brains atrophy faster and show greater brain damage from chronic drinking than men's. Women start to drink later but develop dependence earlier and experience more severe consequences.
Researchers found prostate cancer in 45% of high-risk men, including those with low PSA levels. The study's findings challenge traditional screening guidelines and suggest more aggressive screening for these individuals.
A new blood test, EPCA, has been shown to be highly sensitive and specific in detecting prostate cancer. The test was found to have an accuracy rate of 94% and has the potential to reduce unnecessary biopsies and undetected tumors.
A recent Mount Sinai study found that Hispanic patients with stage I non-small cell lung cancer have a significantly lower five-year survival rate of 54% compared to white patients at 62%. This disparity is largely attributed to unequal access to surgical resection, as well as higher rates of advanced-stage diagnosis.
Alcohol consumption and cigarette smoke both impair lung defenses against Streptococcus pneumoniae, a bacterium that causes pneumonia and other infections. Researchers exposed rats to smoke and varying levels of alcohol, then infected them with S. pneumoniae, finding that the combination increased bacterial penetration into the lungs.
A study using a large U.S. population sample found that current DSM-IV criteria for alcohol-use disorder may be overly diagnostic in adolescents due to relatively infrequent drinking and shorter drinking histories. The study suggests age-specific distributions for these criteria conform to the age-specific distributions of alcohol use.
Researchers analyzed tumor DNA from 324 GIST patients and found that those with a KIT exon 11 mutation responded better to Gleevec. The study confirms the need for new drugs for patients whose GIST genotype is less responsive to Gleevec.
A new study found that women taking tamoxifen for breast cancer are nearly four times more likely to have a Factor V Leiden mutation, which increases the risk of blood clots. The research suggests testing for this mutation could help identify women who may benefit from alternative treatments or anticoagulants.
A new mathematical model simulates 10-year disease-free survival in postmenopausal women with hormone-receptor positive breast cancer. The model reveals that the best treatment strategy depends on tumor biology, recommending tamoxifen and aromatase inhibitor treatment for different cases.
A recent study by University of Vermont researchers found that a majority of US children are hospitalized at non-children's hospitals, with over one in twenty visits being for mental health conditions. The study also highlighted disparities in care, including higher rates of hospitalization among low-income patients and teenagers.