New way to diagnose sciatica may point to a different cause
...hy to accurately image the sciatic nerve, but also shows that we can effectively diagnose and treat sciatic...ai Institute for Spinal Disorders. "But our study shows that it is time for a major reassessment of how patients will be evaluated and treated for sciatica ...New test is first step in early detection of Alzheimer's disease
...mentia sets in. A study by the Northwestern team shows that bio-bar-code amplification (BCA) technology, which was developed at the University, can detect in human cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) miniscule amounts of a toxic protein that may be responsible for the early neurological deterioration in Alzheimer'...15 minutes training enough to save lives with an automated external defibrillator
...study published today in the journal Critical Care shows that a brief training session is all that is neede...mes were monitored during both sessions. The study shows that 85.6% of the students could position the electrode pads correctly the first time that they trie...... solo, they are more likely to remain living alone shows new research funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). Using census statistics and data tracking the lives of more than 150,000 individuals in England and Wales since 1971, researchers led by Malcolm Williams, of the University of P...Preschoolers not getting enough fiber
...entative sample of U.S. preschoolers, ages 2 to 5, shows that more than three-quarters of the children are not getting enough fiber. Children who consumed the most fiber also had the most nutrient-rich diets. However, all children in the study ate fewer dairy servings than recommended by the Food Guide P...Penn study shows how next-generation diabetic drugs could work more selectively
... switch to turn genes on," says Lazar. "This paper shows that we can separate the two different aspects of ...molecular action and one through another, our work shows that this is feasible," says Lazar How would a SPPARM work? TZDs turn genes on and off by working wi...Mayo Clinic discovers a key to 'low metabolism' and major factor in obesity
...the gym, or through everyday activities. Our study shows that the calories that people burn in their everyd...ects a brain chemical difference because our study shows that even when obese people lose weight they remain seated the same number of minutes per day," says...From town planning to intimate sex: Understanding the risks in our lives
...itted between parents and children or through game shows and soap-operas; the part played by emotion in influencing risky choices; how successful new arrangements are for regulating private pensions and the Internet; the way governments and planners find out about what people want when decisions about t...Longer cardiac rehab programs necessary, says U of T study
...ekly to monthly after 26 weeks. Kavanagh says this shows that more money can be saved by introducing a progressive tapering of supervision. "Our results justify the approach first taken by the Toronto Rehabilitation Centre in 1968, and which has made it one of the largest, best-known and most effective car...People wounded in tsunami at risk of undetected fungal infections
... remain in affected regions. She adds: "This case shows that travellers repatriated from affected areas could be good predictors of infections in survivors because they may have greater access to advanced diagnostic services than do those who remain."...Activity not out of the question for people with chronic pain
...ople with fibromyalgia," Clauw says. "Our research shows that higher activity is not in fact leading people to increased pain, and it could be used to show patients that they can be active." Now, Clauw and his team at the U-M Chronic Pain and Fatigue Research Center are embarking on more studies of activi...Study links racial and ethnic gap in youth violence to social factors
... Stephen Raudenbush of the University of Michigan, shows that the longstanding gap in the racial burden of ...g cause of death among young black men. "The study shows that this disparity is largely social in nature and therefore amenable to intervention in community ...Supermarket bakery workers risk developing asthma
...in other traditional bakery settings, the research shows that this is a new occupational health issue which management and bakery staff need to be aware of. It is especially important given the high and increasing proportion of baking that now takes place in UK supermarkets." The researchers looked at 2...Calcium boost to youths' bones could reduce osteoporosis risk
...its to women, high calcium intake during childhood shows signs of preventing bone fragility fractures in girls. "We advocate development of a healthy skeleton throughout life," Matkovic said. Calcium exerts its action on bone accumulation during growth primarily by influencing the volumetric bone mineral d...Study naming hospitals in top 5% for clinical quality released by HealthGrades
...s of patients checking into the nation's hospitals shows that a select group of hospitals have found the key to lowering mortality and complication rates not just in one specialty, but across the board. Because of the variation in quality from one hospital to the next, which HealthGrades has been documenti...Routine use of nose-to-stomach tube slows recovery from abdominal surgery
...esearch. 1 The systematic review of evidence also shows that the practice may increase the risk of some postoperative complications. Cessation of bowel activity is one of the body's responses to the trauma of surgery for conditions such as appendicitis, gallstones, stomach and intestinal cancer, gynecolo...Sildenafil effectively treats enlarged hearts, mouse study shows
...ter hypertrophy had already developed. "This study shows that sildenafil can make hypertrophy go away," says Kass. "Its effects can be both stopped in their tracks and reversed. Overall, the results provide a better understanding of the biological pathways involved in hypertrophy and heart dilation, leadin...New method to fix cleft palate shows promise in Mayo Clinic lab study
... project, echoes this sentiment. "While this study shows great promise, it cannot currently be applied to the treatment of children with clefts of the lip and palate. We are still honing this technique in the laboratory. Meanwhile, it is important to know that in most children, the standard techniques of c...Hospital admissions for asthma more likely for ethnic minorities in the UK
...out asthma in ethnic minorities in the UK. It also shows more conclusively than before the complex nature of asthma care for black and ethnic minorities in the UK. The disparity between frequency of asthma and asthma-related use of health services needs careful study. Underlying this paradox might be healt...Pharmacist review does not keep older people out of hospital
...rease of 30% in the intervention group. This trial shows that home based medication review by a pharmacist increased, rather than decreased, emergency hospital admissions, say the authors. Indeed, the intervention seemed to increase admissions by 30% and home visits by general practitioners by 43%. It also...