Doctors use novel methods to more effectively treat lung cancer
... this week. Approximately 175,000 people will be diagnosed with lung cancer in the US this year. It is the most common cause of cancer-related death among both men and women, accounting for 28 percent of all cancer deaths in the country. Because of limitations in diagnostic testing, the disease is often disc...High success rates for variety of heroin addiction treatment medications
...s in 220 volunteers between the ages of 21 and 55, diagnosed as heroin dependent. The volunteers were randomly assigned to one of four treatment groups: LAAM, buprenorphine, high-dose methadone (60 to 100 mg), or low dose methadone (20 mg). There were 55 patients in each group. For all four treatment gro...Studies: delay in seeking stroke treatment can lead to death, permanent impairment
...nd study, which involved monitoring 1,207 patients diagnosed with stroke or "mini-strokes" at 48 hospital emergency rooms nationwide. "There's a limited window of opportunity of about three hours after the onset of stroke symptoms in which the patient's outcome can be altered by thrombolytic therapy," Morris...Impulsiveness, aggression, alcohol and adolescents
...sorders and the most antisocial traits (which were diagnosed as conduct disorder) - had a significant elevation in cortisol response, which correlated with measures of aggressivity. "These findings may be interpreted to show that the serotonin system was more responsive in these subjects," said Clark. "T...New antipsychotic drugs combined with nicotine patch help schizophrenics quit smoking
... The study involved 45 tobacco-dependent patients diagnosed with schizophrenia and who smoked about a pack of cigarettes a day. The patients were assigned either to the American Lung Association program for smokers or the specialized group for schizophrenic smokers. Each group received the therapy for 10 wee...Iowa project links rural areas cross-state to top-notch medical advice
... for clinical evaluation in 1998. After Samuel was diagnosed with severe behavioral problems, his parents were eager to consult with experts about his care. Using a two-way interactive system with video monitors at each end, a team of specialists at the University Hospital School (UHS) in Iowa City conducted c...Beer, in moderation, cuts risk of cataracts and heart disease
...happens with diabetes is that the people don't get diagnosed until they've had one or two episodes of really high blood glucose for a period of time, like a day or two," Trevithick said. "That may be enough to damage the lens." "Antioxidants protect the mitochondria against this damage," according to...Other highlights in the October 15 issue of JNCI
...-up of 8.1 years, there were 187 cases of melanoma diagnosed among these women. Melanoma risk was associated with increasing body surface area; the number of large asymmetric moles on the legs; having naturally red hair; the number of sunburns per year during the second, third, and fourth decades of life; and ...Deaf children who get cochlear implants earliest get the biggest language boost, large study finds
..., the "wait and see" approach in the case of newly diagnosed young children may be detrimental in the long run. "I have seen several youngsters whose parents have opted to wait for new technological developments, in some cases for two to four years. These patients, though they began with great potential, ended...Drinking and drugging can be painful
...mined the injury risk among individuals clinically diagnosed with substance abuse problems. That is, people kn...buse any drugs (38%). Compared to those without a diagnosed substance-abuse problem, said Miller, alcohol abusers were twice as likely, drug abusers were three ...New research expands understanding of treatment for ADHD
...scribing the medication. ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed behavioral disorder in childhood. An estimated 3 to 5 percent of the general population suffers from the disorder, which is characterized by agitated behavior and an inability to focus on tasks. Although previous research demonstrated that methylphen......in, deformity and enlargement of the joints and is diagnosed in almost twice as many women as men. "This study ... 40 years of age and older who have been medically diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the knee. The patients must have had OA symptoms for at least six months pri...Breast cancer risk reduced by 50 percent by breastfeeding for two or more years
...found not only to reduce the risk of breast cancer diagnosed among pre-menopausal women, it was also found to reduce the risk of breast cancer among post-menopausal women as well. However, the age of first breastfeeding and the total number of children breastfed did not seem to have a significant impact on the...Dual sensor could provide more information, earlier warning for diabetics
...States have diabetes and approximately 800,000 are diagnosed with the disease each year, according to the American Diabetes Association. Nearly 95 percent of those have type 2, or adult-onset, diabetes in which the body does not make enough, or properly use insulin. The rest have type 1 diabetes, in which the ...Family important source of support for HIV-positive men
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- People diagnosed with HIV often turn to friends for support, and that's encouraged by doctors and therapists. But Ohio State University research suggests this advice may not go far enough. ...New definition may make number of heart attack cases soar
... United States, nearly a million heart attacks are diagnosed annually," Mehta says. "These data suggest that under the new criteria, 250,000 more will be diagnosed each year. These myocardial infarctions would have been missed by the old criteria." In addition to ...Animal studies indicate new approach for treating end-stage skin and kidney cancers
...000 cases of melanoma and renal cell carcinoma are diagnosed in the U.S. each year. IL-2 use is limited, however, by potentially life threatening side effects, including hypotension, particularly at the high-dosage level indicated for these end-stage cancers. A majority of patients undergoing high-dosage I...Breast cancer risk lower than women think; statistics by age, ethnicity give more realistic picture
...ta from the registry on 109,165 women in the state diagnosed with breast cancer between 1993 and 1997. The study will be published in the April issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. They found that, on average, a 50-year-old woman has a 1-in-86 risk of developing breast cancer in the next ...Most children with acute sinusitis recover without antibiotics
...r 10 to 28 days. Once the patients were clinically diagnosed with acute sinusitis, they were assigned randomly to one of three groups. For 14 days, one group took the antibiotic amoxicillin, the second took the antibiotic amoxicillin-clavulanate, and the third took an inactive substance. A pharmacist distribut...