Drug combination shows promise in treating hepatitis C
... the virus is eating away at their livers. If left undetected or untreated, chronic hepatitis C irrevocably damages the liver and a transplant may be necessary. Saint Louis University School of Medicine has one of the largest hepatitis C treatment and research programs in the country....Study finds mental health needs of older adults substantially underserved
...meeting their mental health needs, which are often undetected and under-treated" said Karlin. Unfortunately, under-treatment of mental health problems in later life leads to profound social, economic, emotional, and medical costs. "The results of this study are striking and suggest that greater effort be dev...Women seeking treatment for even minimal 'male-type' hair growth need endocrine evaluation
...en have an underlying hormonal imbalance that goes undetected altogether," said Dr. Azziz, holder of The Helping Hand of Los Angeles Chair in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Cedars-Sinai. "Unfortunately," he added, "whether the outward symptoms are minimal or significant, many women view hyperandrogenism as a cos...Study shows long-term use of NSAIDs causes severe intestinal damage
...ontribute significantly to ill-health and often go undetected or misdiagnosed," said Graham. "We hope further studies will determine the clinical significance of our findings which show that extensive NSAID-related damage to the small intestine occurs more frequently than previously reported." In 2003, the AGA...Problems in the bedroom can indicate heart problems
...spanics, can lead to early diagnosis of previously undetected cardiovascular risk factors and subclinical vascular disease. African American men are 20% more likely to have ED than Caucasians, according the National Health and Social Life Survey. While ED has traditionally been seen as a secondary complicatio...Rehabilitation can restore some vision after stroke
...rom about 54 percent to 63 percent. The number of undetected stimuli decreased significantly in both eyes. Continuing VRT for 12 months improved the results achieved at six months. However, this change was only a statistical trend toward improvement and was not a significant change. Sabel and his colleagues...New scale predicts recovery of consciousness from coma after brain injury
... coma recovery. The investigators found previously undetected secondary medical complications, which were successfully treated. Pape is also researcher at the Edward Hines, Jr., Veterans Administration Hospital, Hines, Ill., and at Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital, Wheaton, Ill. Investigators from the Rehabil...Neurobehavioral function during coma, stroke rehabilitation effective for elderly
...macological interventions was improved. Previously undetected secondary medical complications were detected and successfully treated. Development and refinement of individualized rehabilitation programs was facilitated and enhanced. An investigation of treatment effectiveness during coma recovery and how to exa......macological interventions was improved. Previously undetected secondary medical complications were detected and successfully treated. Individual rehabilitation programs were enhanced. ...