American Academy of Neurology names two Advocates of the Year
...pport for stroke and multiple sclerosis. Wasay has established a training program for Pakistani neurologists simi...ng," said Wasay. The American Academy of Neurology established the Palatucci Advocacy Leadership Forum in 2003 to empower neurologists to advocate on behalf of the...New research shows heroin use falling across Scotland
... the first year for which a reliable estimate was established - to 51,582 in 2003, a fall of 7.6%. The research, which focuses on 15-54 year olds, shows a fall in the estimated number of Scots who are taking particularly damaging drugs like heroin and valium. It also highlights a decrease nationally in the nu...Spinal repair pioneer to speak in NY on 20th Jan
... Professor Geoffrey Raisman, director of the newly established Spinal Repair Unit at UCL. Professor Raisman will be setting out his vision for the future in New York on Thursday 20th January, at the US launch of the Campaign for UCL, a major campaign with the objective of raising funds necessary to support proje...Quality of in-hospital CPR may fail to meet guidelines
...otion that CPR is uniformly performed according to established international guidelines. This study examined in-hospital cardiac arrests at the University of Chicago Hospitals from December 11, 2002 until April 5, 2004. Using a monitor/defibrillator with novel additional sensing capabilities, the researchers rec...Controversial drug shown to act on brain protein to cut alcohol use
...tes to reduce alcohol consumption in rats, we have established a link between GDNF and reversal of addiction -- knowledge of a molecular mechanism that should allow development of a new class of drugs to treat addiction without Ibogaine's side effects," said Dorit Ron, PhD, UCSF associate professor of neurology ...Program effective at reducing depression in teens
... evidence supporting depression treatments is less established for adolescents than for adults, it is noteworthy that similarly designed quality improvement interventions are effective in youth, adults, and elderly persons," the authors write. "Despite increases in youth antidepressant use and primary care clin...Study of CPR quality reveals frequent deviation from guidelines
...ow closely well-trained hospital staff comply with established guidelines for cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The results reveal room for improvement. In the 19 January 2005 issue of JAMA, the researchers show that, even in the hospital setting, chest compressions during CPR are often too slow, too shallo...2001-2002 survey finds that many recover from alcoholism
...ion according to the most recent clinical criteria established by the American Psychiatric Association. The recovery analysis is based on a subgroup of 4,422 adults who met the clinical criteria for alcohol dependence that began more than one year before the 2001-2002 survey. These individuals were primarily mi...New insight into link between homocysteine and stroke
...he finding. The authors comment that even if it is established that homocysteine concentration increases risk of stroke, it may not be wise for doctors to prescribe long-term vitamin B therapy to a broad group....Women In Government report on eliminating cervical cancer
...rganization's top priorities. Women In Government established a Cervical Cancer Task Force in 2003 to identify ways state officeholders can facilitate better education and screening programs for women. Already, the group's members have introduced legislation or resolutions addressing cervical cancer in 18 stat...New treatment guidelines for pregnant women with asthma
...like dust mites," added Dr. Schatz. The NAEPP was established in March 1989 to reduce asthma-related illness and death and to enhance the quality of life of people with asthma. Today, 40 organizations, including major medical associations, voluntary health organizations, and numerous federal agencies, comprise ...FDA approves Pfizer's Lyrica for the treatment of the two most common forms of neuropathic pain
... shock-like sensation. The efficacy of Lyrica was established in six double-blind, placebo-controlled trials, th...up to 12-weeks duration. The safety of Lyrica was established in over 9,000 patients. In all clinical trials, adverse events were mild to moderate. The most commo...Doctors must consider potentially inappropriate medications when treating elderly
...eers criteria list. The 1997 Beers criteria lists established drugs that have either high or low severity adverse effects in the elderly. Three months later, the treatment group received additional information including a detailed educational brochure, a list of suggested alternative medications for potentia...Mayo Clinic Cancer Center receives SPORE grant for brain cancer research from NCI
...a specific tumor's response to treatment. The NCI established the SPORE program in 1992 to promote interdisciplinary research and speed the transition of basic research findings from the laboratory to applied settings involving patients and populations. The goal of the program is to bring into clinical care nov...Special JAMA commentary on lessons learned from troubles with COX-2 inhibitors
...als been conducted five years ago in patients with established cardiovascular disease, when the benefit and risks were indeterminate, clinicians would have quickly learned the risk and potentially avoided a major cardiovascular calamity. The combination of mass promotion of a medicine with an unknown and suspec...UCLA-VA study names India dietary staple as potential Alzheimer's weapon
... at UCLA, directed by Dr. Jeffrey L. Cummings, was established in 1991 by a grant from the National Institute on ...inating and supporting new and ongoing research by established investigators in Alzheimer's disease and aging. Veterans Affairs Greater Los Angeles Health Care S...Mayo Clinic finds restless legs syndrome in children linked to family history, iron deficiency
... -- A new Mayo Clinic study has for the first time established rates of restless legs syndrome in children, findi...rch 2004. New, rigidly defined diagnostic criteria established by a consensus conference of the National Institutes of Health and the International Restless Legs S...Small band of nurses plays key role keeping germ threats at bay
...titutions that make up an elite network of centers established by the Federal government to respond to national needs in the area of infectious disease. Funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), the seven Vaccine Treatment and Evaluation Units (VTEUs) supply the nurse power nec...McMaster researchers develop test for rare bleeding disorder
...ng that lasted longer than 24 hours. The study has established the consequences of inheriting the QPD - a disease that transforms platelets from "clot formers" into "clot busters." "This is going to be very helpful to doctors trying to sort out if a patient with bleeding has the QPD," said Dr. Hayward. Dr. Jame...Country's first 'simplified maze' using new ultrasound technology is done at Northwestern Memorial
...be many national firsts at Northwestern's recently established Center for Atrial Fibrillation. We are intensely focused on researching the genetics that predispose patients to develop AF and are now ready to launch piloting minimally invasive surgical technology for AF."...