World's biggest study of multi-million pound health problem launched
...the toilet, or they may suffer painful bloating or feel tired and depressed. "We hope LIFELAX will go a long way towards helping these people feel that they can live a normal life again, as well as allowing us to gather valuable data to inform adv...New device will help stroke victims' recovery
...Victims may lose the power of clear speech and can feel embarrassed and depressed by their condition. The recovery may be prolonged because of difficulty in diagnosing the seriousness of damage and its precise location. Alladin will provide accurate information at the outset and throughout the recovery. "...Referrals to palliative care come too late to improve quality of life for cancer patients
... of the study. "Patients and their families should feel comfortable discussing end of life care with their physicians and each other so that palliative care services can be given at the most appropriate moment for the patient." Palliative care treats the physical, spiritual, psychological, and social need...UIC offers new weight loss surgery for obese teens
...riatric program at UIC. "As pediatric surgeons, we feel strongly that the adjustable gastric band is a better option than gastric bypass for adolescents with morbid obesity." "The advantages of using LAP-BAND are clear in adult patients and we believe the same will hold true for teens," said Dr. Santiago ...Brain-scanning technologies need standards, according to Stanford researcher
...ans, which are advertised as a way for patients to feel confident of their health. But these advertisements paint a rosy picture of what the scans can detect without hinting at the technology's limitations and risks. "People are capable of being very savvy consumers of medical technology, but the informat...Many postmenopausal women with cardiovascular disease don't use lifesaving aspirin therapy
...en who have cardiovascular disease live longer and feel better. Our study sought to characterize the extent to which women use this easily accessible therapy, as well as the disparities that exist between different groups of women," said lead author Jeffrey S. Berger, M.D., chief resident at Beth Israel ...Americans support most uses of reproductive genetic testing, report on US attitudes reveals
...litative and quantitative studies of how Americans feel and think about reproductive genetic testing and how these technologies might best be regulated. Supported by a grant from The Pew Charitable Trusts, the Center's research included 21 focus groups, 62 in-depth interviews, two surveys with a combined...Study finds no reason for expectant mothers to shy away from early epidurals
...or at the third pain relief request). "Women often feel guilty or weak when they request an epidural early...f the study. "As a result of this research, I now feel more comfortable offering an epidural to a patient earlier in labor without concern for it adversely...Johns Hopkins scientists receive presidential medals
... years has received recognition," said Snyder. "I feel honored to be included among other distinguished neuroscientists who have also received the award, especially my friend and colleague Vernon Mountcastle." Snyder was born in 1938 in Washington, D.C., where he was also educated. In 1955, he entered Ge...14-year study finds that quitting smoking adds years to life
...net said. "And it not only made them healthier and feel better, it caused substantial reductions in death rate." The participants in the study all had mild lung disease, which itself increases risk for more serious lung disease down the road. In an editorial, "Smoking Kills, Experimental Proof from the Lu...Women successfully treated to prevent preterm labor at low risk for recurrent episode
... treated with magnesium for preterm labor commonly feel queasy or flushed, serious side effects are rare, according to Dr. Brost, and they usually result from improper dosage or monitoring of the patient following treatment. The investigators also studied whether the expectant mothers whose preterm labor...Teaching a less obvious medical skill -- Ethical decision-making
... loved one has suffered enough. Yet the doctor may feel additional care is important because pneumonia is ...ncounter in clinical care settings. "Students may feel unsettled. However, medical ethics is not only about asking and exploring questions but also about d...Parents have complex opinions about notification laws for minors' access to contraception
...arents in such decision making, many organizations feel legal barriers should not obstruct treatment, when considering potential health risks if patients are unable to obtain reproductive services. Marla E. Eisenberg, Sc.D., M.P.H., from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, and colleagues used data f...Rheumatoid arthritis patients at higher risk for unrecognized heart disease and cardiac sudden death
...ceiving so many painkillers that they either don't feel the chest pain in the same way as those without rheumatoid arthritis or don't appreciate its importance," she says. Previous research has shown rheumatoid arthritis patients have a higher risk of early death than others and that these deaths are mos...Male surgeons report highest rate of mistakes in patient care
... who felt more comfortable doing so also tended to feel more supported by colleagues when they made a serious mistake themselves. The authors conclude: "Discussion among colleagues after a serious event has taken place is vital to understanding what went wrong and is thus an important factor in quality im...Phobic anxiety increases heart disease death risk among women
...rable illness? Are you scared of heights? Do you feel panicky in crowds? Do you worry unduly when relatives are late in coming home? Do you feel more relaxed indoors? Do you dislike going out alone? Do you feel uneasy traveling on buses or tra...Testosterone supplements for elderly men
...lost weight, are easily tired, slow in walking and feel generally weak for no specific reason are eligible for the study. They will be asked some basic questions and undertake a few simple tests to assess their eligibility, and have their testosterone levels measured. Only volunteers found to have low t...Need better social research but it doesn't come cheap
...ore accurate view of how comfortable people really feel about things and for a better understanding of how they evaluate their experiences. "But they may be a reason why such research, however successful, may not find an easy passage through to impacting upon policy and increasing people's wellbeing." Pr...Olson family donates $1 million to Arizona Cancer Center
... has been planning for some time," said Olson. "We feel it's so important that Bobbi's legacy stay alive and that we continue to support her dream of finding a cure for this cancer." The Bobbi Olson Endowment will be a perpetual source of funding in seeking a cure for ovarian cancer. The sustained resourc...Study says 43% of US adults at risk of heart disease are not utilizing aspirin therapy
...heir doctor about aspirin," said Dr. Anderson. "We feel this is a clear example of a critical area in health communication that needs to improve." Methodology Harris Interactive conducted the online survey October 21-29, 2004 among a nationwide cross-section of 1,299 U.S. adults aged 40 and over. The da...