Type 1 diabetes safely arrested with short-term use of new drug
...blished in the NEJM establish the effectiveness of managing early state Type 1 diabetes and possibly other immune diseases with the drug administered over the short-term to provide benefits over the long-term, the researchers say. Ultimately, they say, the best way to deal with diabetes will be to prevent the...New journal series will educate physicians about medical errors
...or to the editorial team and Amy Markowitz, JD, is managing editor of the new series. Future articles in the series will cover medication errors, the question of what constitutes an error, infection control, the patient's hospital experience as a target for quality improvement, diagnosing chest pain in the ER...Electroacupuncture trial is NCCAM's first intramural study
...ill help reveal the value of electroacupuncture in managing delayed chemotherapy-induced nausea as well as other possible benefits." Unlike acute chemotherapy-induced nausea, delayed nausea does not respond well to medications. To manage delayed nausea, cancer patients are often prescribed glucocorticoids, a ...New NCI grant will support Jefferson trial to study test to diagnose colorectal cancer spread
...ldman, knowing the extent of disease is crucial to managing patients with colorectal cancer. Patients typically undergo surgery to remove the cancer and the nearby lymph nodes, which are the first place cancer usually spreads. After surgery, a pathologist examines lymph node tissue for cancer cells. If none a...Survey reveals needs of glaucoma patients across Europe
...ication and education are the keys to successfully managing glaucoma and, together with effective treatment options, can help improve compliance and vision outcomes." According to the survey, physicians' number one choice of unfixed combinations is latanoprost plus timolol (35% of physicians), followed by dor...A computer-based, self-help system for the space age
...he system will assist in preventing, assessing and managing social and psychological problems. But, with some modifications, the system has the potential to benefit everyone - whether living and working in extreme environments, submarines or oil rigs, or on a farm, in a suburb or big city. "Researchers have s...Physicians report less professional satisfaction in treating substance-abusing patients
...ng for patients with alcohol or drug problems than managing patients with hypertension. One hundred forty-four residents and faculty physicians were asked about their level of satisfaction in treating patients with substance abuse problems and patients with hypertension. The study was partially supported ...Heart experts call for urgent action to implement new findings on cholesterol-lowering treatment
...edical Research Council, said the implications for managing health were good for both patients and healthcare professionals alike. "Through a single large-scale, well-designed trial we have been able to identify a whole new set of patients with a variety of conditions who can be helped by statins," he said....Study asks how clinicians treat overweight kids
...families on ways to help their children succeed in managing their weight. Some healthcare providers feel uncomfortable with counseling techniques."...American Heart Association updates heart attack, stroke prevention guidelines
...e American Diabetes Association recommendation for managing high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels in diabetic patients and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations for routine health care examinations. Consolidating these various guidelines means that health care providers and patien...Exercise therapy improves fibromyalgia
...y by personal trainers previously inexperienced in managing people with ill health. However, compliance with exercise treatment is a considerable problem, giving high drop out rates, say the authors. Future strategies to increase the efficacy of exercise as an intervention should confront this issue, they con...Dietary whole grains may benefit in prevention and treatment of type 2 diabetes
...at could be particularly helpful in preventing and managing type 2 diabetes. In addition, the high fiber content of a diet rich in whole grains may prevent weight gain or promote weight loss by providing a longer feeling of satiety....Solving problems by phone improves well-being of stroke caregivers
...dapt to their new roles as caregivers charged with managing the physical, cognitive, emotional and personality changes associated with stroke. Research has shown that caregiver depression can worsen a stroke survivor's depression and negatively impact rehabilitation. Supporting caregivers may improve stroke...A 'first' for Parkinson's disease sufferers
...dication is, therefore, of paramount importance in managing their treatment," said Dr Sam Salek, Director of the Centre of Socioeconomic Research in the Welsh School of Pharmacy, who is responsible for developing the service. The helpline, staffed by experienced pharmacists, provides independent expert advice...Transplants in HIV patients should proceed, but drug interactions a concern
...t on HIV progression. But, the researchers added, managing these anti-rejection drugs and the anti-retroviral therapies for HIV presents quite a challenge. Mindful that the drugs may interact with each other or be toxic, transplant teams must achieve just the right balance between the two types of drugs. Sup...Radical solutions needed to tackle NHS nursing shortage
...t do's," such as reducing waiting lists and times, managing emergency admissions, and breaking even financially, they add. If fully implemented on time, the national initiatives will help, but it is questionable whether they will turn the tide, say the authors. In the meantime, more radical suggestions for a ...Re-emerging field contributes to 10,000 patents yearly
...ites, "I gather that a lot of effort is going into managing waits of people, bits, packets, and so forth." The findings appear in "The Occasional Observer: www.uspto.gov , A New Source for What is Happening in Operations Research Practice" by Prof. Murphy. The Occasional Observer appears in the journal Inter...Child health professionals still believe in 'teething'
...beliefs may prevent professionals from effectively managing some of the common developmental issues of infancy and might lead to late diagnosis of important illnesses. They also illustrate how great the distance may be between research evidence and professional practice, say the authors. They conclude: will t...Drinking during pregnancy: Information may not be enough
...ies," he said, "has been mentioned as a barrier to managing women's alcohol use in pregnancy. There are a substantial number of women who drink small amounts of alcohol [during] pregnancy, and many of them seem to be told by doctors and midwives that an occasional drink is all right. If the only official re......uld lead to safer and more effective new drugs for managing lupus and other autoimmune disorders. "The best available therapies for lupus haven't changed for many, many years," says U-M's Gary D. Glick, Ph.D., one of the lead authors on the study. "It's a disease where the mechanisms that normally prevent th...