May 09, 2008Drug-Coated Stents Still Spark DebateDoctors divided on the risks posed by the artery-opening devices Group B Strep Down Among Newborns, Up Among Adults Study calls vaccination trials for mothers, new treatments for elderly a priority Telemedicine a Cost-Effective Alternative to ER Visits Study finds more than 25% of pediatric 'emergencies' could have been handled online Mood Disorders Put Breast Cancer Patients at Risk for PTSD They're twice as likely to have suffered from depression before the diagnosis Steno 'Superbug' Genome Shows Extreme Drug Resistance Blood poisoner has claimed the lives of 30% of infected patients in U.K., researchers say Fighting a Fungus That Thrives on Tomatoes Scientists find disease-resistant gene wards off fusarium wilt on leaves Training Student Leaders Cuts Peers' Smoking Rates U.K. study finds overall 25% drop in those who take up the habit Young Adults Using Alcohol, Drugs for Better Sex Recreational use of stimulants a fixture of European nightlife, study says Flavonoids May Help Treat Alzheimer's Compounds found in fruits and vegetables reduced brain plaques in mouse experiments Acrylamide Raises Kidney Cancer Risk Study found high intake of compound in fried foods, snacks, coffee upped chances of disease New Class of Drugs Might Treat Many Conditions Vaptans ease painful periods, glaucoma, depression and many other diseases, researchers say May 08, 2008Computer Program Helps Drug Abusers Stay CleanSoftware training supplements counseling, could also treat other psychiatric disorders TV Coverage of Tragedies Often Lacks Prevention Messages When police, fire officials interviewed, viewers twice as likely to hear advice Gene Variant Boosts Risk of Severe Diabetic Eye, Kidney Diseases Finding suggests careful use of blood-boosting drugs in anemia patients Stroke Survivors Walk Better With Human Help Rehab with therapist had more benefit than those using robotic devices, study finds Outside Workers Least Likely to Get Skin Exams But rest of workforce lax as well in getting checked for cancers caused by sun exposure Study Offers Clues to Link Between Arrhythmia, Sudden Death Uncovering molecular underpinnings could lead to new, genetically targeted therapies Breast Cancer Tends to Grow Faster in Younger Women Finding could affect how screenings are conducted, analyzed, researchers say Mental Illness Costs U.S. Billions in Lost Earnings Study say figures are most likely too conservative Noise in Artery Could Warn of Heart Risk Carotid bruits linked to increased odds of heart attack, death, study finds Secret to Treating Tinnitus in Vets May Be Unlocked in Zebrafish Researcher trying different drugs to ease condition in water creature Fairness Is a Hard-Wired Emotion It's governed by a region of the brain that responds to equality, study suggests Arthritis Hits More Than Half of Diabetics Painful joint condition hinders exercise that helps manage both conditions, experts say Fetal Gene May Contribute to Diabetes Risk Study finds it plays key role in development of defective cells in type 2 diabetics May 07, 2008Soccer's a Winner for Building Bone Health in GirlsAll 'impact' sports may help to prevent osteoporosis later in life, research suggests Docs Issue Guideline on Screening for Osteoporosis in Men Scanning those over 65 could cut expected 50% increase in cases in next 15 years Virtual Reality Therapy May Help PTSD Patients Coupled with medication, it helps ease the shock of trauma, study finds Electronic Pillbox Helps Seniors Stick to Drug Regimens Study found fewer doses were missed, more doses taken on time Hunger Hormone Makes Food Look More Tasty Study finds those given injections of ghrelin showed activity in brain's reward centers Several Therapies Show Promise for Vascular Depression Found in patients over 60, condition associated with loss of blood supply to the brain 1 | 2 |3 |4 |5 | |
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