Brain's own marijuana-like chemicals play key role with stress-induced pain relief
...ost directlyrelated to pain relief. Study results appear in the June 23 issue of the journal Nature. "This study shows for the first time that natural marijuana-likechemicals in the brain have a link to pain suppression," Piomelli said."Aside from identifying an important function of these compounds, itpro...Most primary care physicians believe annual physical examinations are valuable
...of those on the front lines of primary care do not appear to accept the targeted recommendations of the guidelines." (Arch Intern Med. 2005; 165:1347-1352. Available pre-embargo to the media at www.jamamedia.org .) Editor's Note: This study was supported by the Division of General Internal Medicine, Unive...The impact of weight loss on osteoarthritis of the knee
...on of knee OA, a reduction of this magnitude would appear to be clinically relevant." Supporting the positive impact of weight loss on knee OA, this compelling study suggests the need for further research into the potential of weight loss--whether achieved through diet alone or in tandem with exercis...Routine vaccination could eliminate Hib disease in children in developing countries
...irds by the year 2015." (Quote by e-mail; does not appear in published paper) In an accompanying comment John Clemens (International Vaccine Institute, Seoul, Korea) states that policy-makers will need information on the burden of Hib disease and the costs and feasibility of a Hib immunisation programme in ...The diagnosis of tumours in children
... culture. Also, eight tumour suppressor genes that appear altered in numerous types of cancer were studied. In concrete, the genes involved are PTEN, DMBT1, MGMT, FGFR2, MXI1, RASSF1A, NORE1A, BLU and CASP8. According to Paula Lazcoz, in normal conditions, the tumour suppressor genes avoid a normal cell tra...Study: Vasodilators first choice for some heart patients
...Abraham stresses that nitroglycerin and nesiritide appear to be equally safe in the treatment of ADHF and that other criteria should be considered when choosing between the two drugs. People with this life-threatening degree of heart failure are usually treated in a hospital setting due to the severity of...New pediatrician workforce policy addresses growing challenges in health care
...ic workforce. The report and new policy statement appear in the July 5 issue of the journal Pediatrics. "This review provides a timely, focused examination on the future of pediatrics in our country," said Dr. Goodman, who is a professor of pediatrics and of community and family medicine at Dartmouth Med...Specific regions of brain implicated in anorexia nervosa, finds Univ. of Pittsburgh study
...ed. Consequently, people with anorexia nervosa may appear to be obsessive about certain stimuli that may be uniquely rewarding to them, but may not be able to respond well to stimuli related to food or pleasure. "This finding may help us better understand brain dopamine function across a whole spectrum of...Baseball food and drink: Healthy chemistry scores a surprise hit
...n have shown in lab studies that the popular seeds appear to release a compound upon digestion that has the ...s found that aroma compounds, which affect flavor, appear to be released more slowly and last longer in regular frankfurters than in the lower-fat variety. Wh...New study shows use of Lorenzo's oil prevents onset of pediatric neurological disorder
...cts as an insulator around nerve fibers. Symptoms appear between four and 10 years of age, and can lead to nerve deterioration, loss of verbal communication, strength and coordination and, eventually, complete breakdown of bodily function. "The results of this trial offer clinical support for treating the ...Parkinson's medication appears to trigger excessive gambling
...gonist drugs associated with pathological gambling appear to be those that specifically target the D3 dopamine receptors, according to Dr. Dodd. These receptors are located in the limbic system of the brain, which controls the emotions, affect and one's internal "reward system." When this area of the brain ...Size of brain structure could signal vulnerability to anxiety disorders
...ial prefrontal cortex is thicker in volunteers who appear better able to modify their anxious response to memories of discomfort. The report will appear in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science and has received early online release on the...Costs of coronary artery bypass graft surgery
...lized medical system. However, U.S. hospitals also appear to streamline services better to reduce LOS, a strategy Canadian hospitals might emulate to further reduce treatment costs."...Parkinson's disease drugs may cause pathological gambling
...ccording to a study posted online today which will appear in the September print issue of Archives of Neurol...persexuality. "In summary, dopamine agonist drugs appear to be uniquely implicated as a cause of pathological gambling," the authors conclude. "Both our seri...Speed and endurance are doled out by the pound
...to achieve and the ideal body mass for performance appear in the July 15 issue of the Journal of Experimental Biology in a study authored by Peter Weyand and Adam Davis. "We found that regardless of the runner's race specialization or gender, we could link an ideal body mass for running performance to how h...Neural cell transplants fight immune attack in mice with multiple sclerosis
...ing nerve cells and myelin-making cells and which appear capable of expanding their numbers extensively, and moving to distant sites of injury within the brain. In 2003, they reported that neural stem cells transplanted into mice with an MS-like disease were able to migrate to multiple areas of myelin and ...Fear of lawsuits affects emergency physicians' heart care decisions
...34 patients at two teaching hospitals. The results appear in the July 13 online issue of the Annals of Emergency Medicine. Nearly seven million Americans seek emergency care for heart-related symptoms each year, and nearly half of these individuals are hospitalized or admitted for further evaluation. Howeve...SCAI news: Drug-eluting stents prove mettle in heart attack patients
...ents in treating acute myocardial infarction. They appear to be safe--that's the most important thing--and also effective," Dr. Waksman said. Dr. Waksman and his colleagues are considering conducting a head-to-head comparison of two types of drug-eluting stents in the treatment of heart attack: the Cypher s...Breast-conserving surgery underused in Asian American and Pacific Island women
...led the study. Breast cancer incidence and death appear to be rising among Asian American and Pacific Island women, the fastest growing minority group in the United States, underscoring the importance of studying patterns of breast cancer care in this population, Goel said. Asian Americans and Pacific Is...Experts report dental X-rays effectively identify stroke risk factors
...dentist to view these significant blockages, which appear as patchy white spots. "These findings demonstrate the increasingly important role that a general dentist can play in the management of a person's overall health," said Dr. Carter. "They also show the importance of routine visits to your general den...