More evidence of cannabis-induced psychosis
...he subjects, experienced psychotic effects just as strong as if they had smoked cannabis. These findings, highly unexpected in such a controlled environment, are published today in the peer-reviewed, Open Access journal BMC Psychiatry. Dr Bernard Favrat and colleagues, from the Institut Universitaire de Me...Study shows soy is well accepted in school lunches
... of the meatless nuggets, because the students had strong preconceived notions of the flavor, shape, and size of chicken nuggets," Klein said. "However, the percentage consumed was at least 75 percent for both types. This indicates that soy-based nuggets could be served and achieve acceptance." She points o...UNC study: Most N.C. family practitioners engage in unrecognized community service
...se rate was 54 percent. "Most respondents reported strong interests in community service before medical school and residency, yet few reported any relevant training during medical education," Goldstein said. "More than 85 percent of faculty and community practice family physicians reported participating in ...Late developers may run higher risk of infection than sexually mature younger teens
... risk factors, young gynaecological age remained a strong predictor of infection risk. The authors say that early maturers, who start their periods before the age of 12, have high oestrogen levels and develop physically faster than late developers. This could help cut their infection risk. They conclude:...March/April 2005 Annals of Family Medicine tip sheet
... informant interviews, Hall and colleagues find no strong basis for these reservations; instead, they find t...r patients with multiple chronic conditions and no strong tendency to attribute higher risk to this role. Liability Implications of Physician-Directed Care ...Understanding how vulnerabilities may keep women in abusive relationships
...women. Culturally, Black women were affected by a strong race consciousness that compelled them to stay with Black men citing a desire to maintain their relationship in the face of the negativity and dysfunctional reputation of Black relationships. "Attempting to understand how women become victims of chr...Extreme exertion, emotion can spark repeat heart attacks
...slightly elevated risk for heart patients. Because strong social support and marital relationships promote p... factors with coronary artery disease has grown so strong that the Journal of the American College of Cardiology recently featured an article on the emerging ...Depression linked to insomnia in HIV patients
...hem rest. Those studies revealed a "consistent and strong relationship" between psychological problems, particularly depression, and insomnia in HIV patients, say the reviewers. Health care workers should pay more attention to diagnosing and treating anxiety and depression in people with HIV as a way to pre...New technique shows promise for improved straightening of crooked nose
... It leaves the external nose straight, smooth, and strong to reduce the effects of future scar contracture or trauma."...Rural America vulnerable to bioterrorism and natural disaster threats
...health defenses in rural areas of this country. A strong national defense requires that we address our weakest links wherever they are." "Rural areas in the United States bring with them unique challenges that are much different than their urban counterparts," said Frances. "Though many perceive rural area...Storage time and temperature effects nutrients in spinach
...f spinach in your refrigerator may not make you as strong as your grandma told you, because, according to Penn State food scientists, spinach stored for a long time loses much of its nutrient content. Luke LaBorde, associate professor of food science, and Srilatha Pandrangi, graduate student, both at Penn ...Public policy should address the social factors behind ill health
...fic causes of such anomalies are known, there is a strong basis for corrective action. Health improves when that action is taken, and health systems are run and financed more effectively."...Waist size linked to diabetes risk in adult men
...fat measured by waist circumference can indicate a strong risk for diabetes whether or not a man is considered overweight or obese according to his BMI." The authors suggest that the currently recommended waist circumference cutoff of 40 inches for men may need to be lowered. "Many of the men who developed ...Mechanism of RNA recoding: New twists in brain protein production
...s to do their job. "The structures imply a really strong interaction between splicing and editing," according to Reenan, who notes that, "these complicated structures actually tie up--literally--splicing signals." By making small alterations in introns during evolution, different insects conserved the bas...Binge drinking can impair both mood and cognitive performance
...ce, as is hypothesized, it would be a particularly strong indicator that binge drinking represents a key component in promoting the progression to alcohol dependence. Further, it would more strongly link the behavioral dysfunction caused by binge drinking to development of dependence. It would also be par...Study finds direct association between cardiovascular disease and periodontal bacteria
...uths also tend to have thicker carotid arteries, a strong predictor of stroke and heart attack. An investigative team of researchers from the University of Minnesota (Minneapolis) and Columbia University (New York City) presented their findings today at the 83rd General Session of the International Associat...Northwestern Memorial Hospital honored with one of the nation's top awards for quality
...as impressed with Northwestern Memorial Hospital's strong commitment to guaranteeing that quality is central to healthcare delivery. NCQHC's National Quality Health Care Award honors Northwestern Memorial's executive leadership and staff for their exceptional efforts in the quality healthcare field to ensu...Emory Study finds HIV is not an independent risk factor for severe heart disease
...surprised by their findings. "We expected to see a strong relationship between HIV status and angiographically significant CAD," Dr. Sola says. "However, earlier studies were conducted in an era when effective therapy against HIV was not available. At that time, the severity of HIV infection may have been g...Even mild depression increases long-term mortality in heart failure
...University Medical Center researchers have found a strong association between depression and a higher long-term risk of death for patients with chronic heart failure. Additionally, and just as importantly, the researchers said even a psychological status previously considered to be sub-depressive puts these......received the CRT-D device, the researchers found a strong correlation between the heart rate variability changes within two weeks of implantation and mortality one year later. "This approach may play a significant role in targeting a subset of heart failure patients for whom we need to be more aggressive i...