Obesity linked to aggressive prostate cancer
...ancer is important, since it may be one of the few modifiable risk factors for prostate cancer," said Alfred I. Neugut, MD, PhD, Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology, and Head of Cancer Prevention at Columbia University's Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center and author of the editorial, "The Skinny on O...Active smoking associated with increased risk of breast cancer
...reast cancer, could offer one of the few available modifiable avenues for preventing this disease." ...Reduced risk for developing type 2 diabetes recommended for inclusion in Xenical's European label
...ss weight is well recognised as the most important modifiable risk factor for the development of type 2 diabetes. A number of recent studies have shown that lifestyle changes (diet and exercise) have a dramatic effect on delaying or preventing the development of type 2 diabetes.5, 6 The XENDOS study represents ...Lifetime stroke risk higher for women, those with high blood pressure
... pressure is known to be the single most important modifiable risk factor for stroke," Seshadri said. "Despite this knowledge, it is estimated that more than 65 percent of all hypertension remains either undetected or inadequately treated in the United States. This is the first time we have looked at the effe...Metabolic syndrome, not BMI, predicts future cardiovascular risk in obese women, study finds
...ht and obese women remains prudent, control of all modifiable risk factors in both normal and overweight persons to prevent the transition to, or reduce the manifestations of, the metabolic syndrome should be considered the ultimate goal," Dr. Reis stated. Future studies of cardiovascular risk should not only i...Computer-based program provides personal colon cancer risk data
...ogram takes into account risk factors that are not modifiable such as family history and also includes factors that can be modified such as changing physical activity and diet or getting more frequent screenings to find polyps before they become cancerous to reduce risk. "There are risk factors that are uncha...Poor diet and physical inactivity may soon overtake tobacco as leading cause of death in U.S.
...background information in the article, quantifying modifiable behavioral risk factors, which are the leading causes of death in the United States, will provide insight into the effects of recent trends and indicate missed prevention opportunities. Ali H. Mokdad, Ph.D., and colleagues from the Centers for Diseas...March/April 2004 Annals of Family Medicine tip sheet
... maternal report of greater partner happiness is a modifiable factor or a marker for other factors that might be modified with targeted interventions. Parental Attitudes About a Pregnancy Predict Birth Weight in a Low-Income Population By Robert D. Keeley, M.D., M.S.P.H., et al Medical Errors Happening in F...Other highlights in the April 7 JNCI
...ng biologic argument that avoiding or reducing the modifiable risk factors could effectively decrease the risk of colorectal cancer and the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease " the authors conclude. Contact: Melanie Franco, Brigham and Women's Hospital, (617) 534-1605, mfranco1@partners.org ...CellCept associated with reduced incidence of cancer, compared to AZA, following heart transplant
... of maintenance immunosuppressive regimen may be a modifiable risk factor for the development of malignancy in heart transplant recipients," said James O'Neill, M.D., Fellow in Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplantation, Cleveland Clinic. Previous research had shown that organ transplant recipients receiving imm...Research news from Tufts University, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy: May 2004
...abolic syndrome is an identifiable and potentially modifiable risk state for both diabetes and heart disease, people may benefit from replacing foods that have a high glycemic index with low glycemic index carbohydrates to help reduce the risk of developing these diseases. Experimental Biology 2004 Washingto...HIV: A sugar shield to evade host defences
...he position of the sugar molecules. Thanks to this modifiable sugar shield, the virus evades the antibodies without harming its ability to fix on to host cells. This investigation confirmed the theoretical model involving a common viral strategy for the whole range of HIV subtypes tested. It therefore provided ...American Academy of Neurology sums up scientific highlights from 56th Annual Meeting
...litary service, new genes for Parkinson's disease, modifiable risk factors for dementia, and the educational val... those with none of these risk factors. "These are modifiable risk factors for dementia in the elderly, and treatment should address reducing these risks," Dr. No...Body fat and its role in breast cancer
...he authors conclude: "Overweight is one of the few modifiable breast cancer risk factors and thus an important measure for breast cancer prevention and prognosis."...Obesity may affect accuracy of mammography
...population is becoming more obese and obesity is a modifiable risk factor," the researchers write....Obesity appears to be modifiable risk factor for atrial fibrillation
...rious therapies, the identification of potentially modifiable risk factors for AF is important. While obesity h...nical challenge, the identification of potentially modifiable risk factors may have important public health implications. Although our study was observational, it...Anger, negative emotions may trigger stroke
...tial triggers for heart attacks. "The main modifiable risk factors for stroke are high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and obesity. However, this study demonstrates that there are factors that may trigger the premature onset of stroke and this is an important area of potential interve...Pegaptanib provides benefit for neovascular age-related macular degeneration
...on-related adverse events represents a potentially modifiable risk but necessitates vigilance, the authors caution. The Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary (MEEI) in Boston participated in these clinical trials. In addition, researchers and physicians at MEEI -- Drs. Anthony P. Adamis (formerly of MEEI), Evang...Number of adults with high blood pressure set to soar by 2025
... its high frequency but also because it is a major modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and kidney disease. Interventions that have proven effective include weight loss, reduced salt intake, moderating alcohol consumption, potassium supplementation, modification of eating habits, and increased phys......ical exercise, alcohol consumption and smoking are modifiable risk factors for disability, but little is known about the role of diet," said Houston, a registered dietitian. The researchers believe this is the first study to report on an association between disability and eating certain foods. For the project, ...