New guideline: Corticosteroids recommended for duchenne muscular dystrophy
... (a rounded face), cataracts, short stature, acne, excessive hair growth, gastrointestinal symptoms, and behavioral changes. A nutrition plan and exercise program may prevent some of these side effects. "If the side effects outweigh the benefits, it is recommended to lower the dose of the drug," said Mox...Insufficient sleep associated with overweight and obesity
...icient sleep causes neurocognitive changes such as excessive daytime sleepiness, altered mood, and increased risk for work-related injury and automotive accidents, according to background information in the article. It has been reported that the average American is currently getting less sleep than they did a ...New therapeutic vaccine for HIV/AIDS eliminates needles and excessive toxicity
...itation); thus patients might be able to avoid the excessive toxicities of anti-HIV cocktails. According to the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, there are currently about 39.4 million people worldwide who are living with HIV/AIDS. Of that number, 4.9 million were newly infected with HIV just this y...New protein discovered by Hebrew University researchers
...or exposure to extreme conditions such as boiling, excessive acidity, salinity, organic solvents or detergent solutions. The research was conducted at the Hebrew Universitys Faculty of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Quality Sciences in Rehovot by Prof. Arie Altman, head of the facultys Robert H. Smith ...Specialist available to discuss the polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and patient quality of life
...o have insulin resistance, a condition that allows excessive levels of insulin to circulate in the blood and in...ones normally exist in all women in small amounts, excessive levels of androgens often lead to the development of such symptoms as acne, weight gain, the growth ...Mice with depression-like behaviors reveal possible source of human depression
...one. People with major depressive disorder release excessive amounts of adrenal hormones, including glucocorticoid, possibly because their brains sense stress differently, according to the researchers. "We wanted to find out if depression stems directly from the inability to sense glucocorticoid in the brain,...McMaster researchers develop test for rare bleeding disorder
... multiple common inherited traits on the risks for excessive bleeding," he said. Fifteen years ago, Dr. Hayward made scientific history when she discovered a previously unknown protein called multimerin 1, one of the largest proteins in the human body. This discovery led her to study bleeding problems experien...Women seeking treatment for even minimal 'male-type' hair growth need endocrine evaluation
..., 102 subjects with minimal excess hair growth had excessive levels of androgens, "male" hormones that normally...les. Previous studies have shown that even without excessive hair growth, 55 to 86 percent of women with acne have elevated androgen levels. The authors recommen...Tracing the life cycle of a manmade disease
...ng virtually no wear even after being subjected to excessive use and intense abuse. In 1999, the FDA approved highly crosslinked polyethylene for use in implants, the manufacture of which has been licensed to Zimmer, Inc. In subsequent years, the compound has continued to hold up exceptionally well, improvin...Youki spray curbs spread of superbug MRSA
...ischarge freely away from the wound (prolonged and excessive exposure can irritate the skin and lead to a loss of epithelial cells), suitable for difficult to reach and awkward areas, no need for a huge collection of dressings and minimal cost of disposal....2004's top 10 hot topics in plastic surgery
...ion, relief of migraine headaches and reduction of excessive underarm and palm sweating. Botox is FDA approved for use in forehead expression lines between the eyebrows (glabellar region). All other uses are considered off label. 7. Face transplant Plastic surgeons make preparations to conduct the first fac...Anger, negative emotions may trigger stroke
... stroke through effects on blood circulation or an excessive response by the sympathetic nervous system, which regulates body functions such as heart rate or blood pressure. The study also examined whether other factors such as positive emotions, heavy physical exertion, and heavy meals were triggers f...Another step towards understanding the causes of narcolepsy
...nic disabling sleep-wake disorder characterised by excessive daytime sleepiness, which is caused by changes in hormone concentrations and nervous system activity. Tom Gordon (Flinders University, South Australia) and colleagues induced narcolepsy-like symptoms in smooth muscles of mice by injecting antibodies...Imaging study finds a structural difference in the brains of cocaine addicts
... us who study addictions have been focusing on the excessive rewards addicts receive from substance abuse. But ...make good judgements just like teenagers who take excessive risks in pursuit of thrills. It looks like this is a continuing problem for people with cocaine add...News tips from the Journal of Neuroscience
...at is chronic alcoholism? One idea is that chronic excessive alcohol intake results in a series of biochemical adaptations that result in addiction if allowed to proceed unchecked. In this week's Journal, McGough et al. identify brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) as one of the possible brakes on runawa...Research with red tide toxin yields potential therapies for cystic fibrosis
...fibrosis and other lung disorders characterized by excessive mucus secretion," said Baden. Cystic fibrosis is the most common fatal genetic disease among Caucasians. Approximately 30,000 Americans have cystic fibrosis, and 12 million people carry the defective gene but are not affected by it. A person with cys...Loyola study shows drug-coated stent induces less inflammation than bare metal stent
...ly 30-45 days, to deliver medication that inhibits excessive cell growth into lumen of the vessel. "The advantage of the drug used on this stent is that it does not kill the cells, it just inhibits their growth," said Leya, noting that when cells die, thrombosis (blood clots) could result. According t...Study reveals link between cardiovascular risk and cognitive decline
...tellation of cardiovascular risk factors including excessive fat around the abdomen, high blood pressure, and high blood glucose levels -- are at greater risk for cognitive impairment and decline than those without the syndrome, according to a study led by a University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) resea...No increase in deaths for heart failure patients with pulmonary artery catheter
...d strategy. In fact, by 1996 the controversy over excessive risks was so high that several professional societies held a consensus conference to review the literature and available data on clinical benefit and safety. The consensus report, endorsed by several organizations including the Society of Critical C...Injury from epileptic seizures relatively rare, Mayo Clinic study find
...ce (e.g., lack of sleep, undue stress and fatigue, excessive alcohol consumption, use of recreational drugs), 5) try to stay physically fit and conditioned and 6) have an appropriate companion or supervision for activities that may pose high risk of serious injury if a seizure occurs (e.g., swimming)....