Antenatal fish oil supplements boost kids' hand-eye coordination
...ls, were not. Prompted by concerns about mercury content in certain types of fish, pharmaceutical grade fish oil supplements are becoming increasingly popular, say the authors. The findings show that relatively high doses of omega 3 rich fish oil supplements in the second half of pregnancy do not seem to...Patients' requests for antidepressants can influence physician evaluation of depression
...sits were audio recorded and would be examined for content following each interaction. The researchers studied physician history-taking patterns, examining whether a diagnosis of depression was placed in the medical record, the length of the visit, and whether minimally acceptable initial depression care ...AASM position statement: Treating insomnia with over-the-counter sleep aids, herbal supplements
...nt labels. The FDA does not routinely analyze the content of herbal supplements, however, and independent analysis shows that the actual content of herbal supplements may differ significantly from what is listed on the product label. For exampl...BioMed Central announces Journal of Medical Case Reports
...database, currently in development, will also draw content from other sources, making it possible to see patterns of drug reactions, demographic data and disease reports, for example, across multiple case reports. Editorial control of the journal will rest with Editor-in-Chief Professor Michael Kidd, and a...High-resolution imaging with contrast agent shows promise in osteoarthritis research
...roper functioning of cartilage. "By detecting PG content and distribution, the technique reveals information about both the thickness and composition of the cartilage -- important factors for monitoring the progression and treatment of osteoarthritis," said Associate Professor Marc Levenston in Georgia Tec...New info on eating disorders in two Stanford/Packard children's studies
... "It's just not possible to completely control the content of an interactive site." While about 50 percent of parents were aware of the existence of pro-eating disorder sites, only 28 percent had discussed these sites with their child. Fewer still, only about 20 percent, reported placing limits on either t...Drug labels are prescriptions for mistakes
...ditorial. Because the framework for regulating the content of prescription labels and accompanying materials is inadequate, patients and clinicians are suffering. With this study, the genie is out of the bottle. To improve health literacy, the researchers recommend that the text and format of existing prim...Wiley acquires HEED, the world's leading Health Economic Evaluations Database
...er month online. "HEED contains more records and content than any other health economics database. Its unique advantages also include searching non-English journals. We are delighted to have the opportunity to apply Wiley's sales and marketing operations to extend the development of this important produc......compounds to be detected and quantified. The urea content of breath samples after different meals can, for example, lead to conclusions about the metabolic processes involved. Likewise, information about smokers' metabolism of nicotine is also accessible....New study on relationship between literacy and understanding of prescription labels
...acts labeling rule that mandates specific labeling content and format on OTC drug products and a brief review of studies used to evaluate consumer comprehension. William Shrank, MD, MSHS, Instructor, Division of Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacoeconomics, Harvard University School of MedicineTopic: The ACP...ACP's electronic medical resource ranked no. 1 evidence-based tool by MLA's South Central Chapter
...racteristics of evidence, importance, and level of content and features). The top grade given by the South Central Chapter is significant, as the national organization represents more than 1,100 institutions in the health sciences information field. PIER is a point-of-care, Web-based decision-support tool ...Ugandan adolescents want online AIDS education
...e online access for adolescents as well as develop content tailored for young people in specific settings would make a difference....Bacteria could make new library of cancer drugs that are too complex to create artificially
...eps of that process. By manipulation of the enzyme content of the bacteria, they aim to produce a range of different compounds based closely on the form of streptorubin B normally formed by the bacteria. Some of these analogues of streptorubin B could provide the basis for developing useful new anti cancer d...Innovative surgery corrects vision in kids with neurological disorders
...r and is less restless when in public. "She's more content to sit and watch what people are doing. If she couldn't see, she wouldn't be doing that."...Medical experts launch global campaign against salt
...alt reduction plan, so that not only will the salt content of their processed food products be reduced but it... have the same product with a fraction of the salt content (79% less in Kelloggs Frosties)? Why is it OK for Mexicans to have 2.5 times more salt in their McD...German researchers develop first non-invasive test to measure skin aging
...es. "You would like to measure changes in collagen content over time," Dr. Koehler said. "Moreover, current t... easier. "Some cosmetics are thought to change the content of collagen in the skin," Dr. Koehler said, "but until now, to measure that you had to cut out a pie...Hold the Hookah: Researcher warns against trendy tobacco use
...s in waterpipe size and design and also in tobacco content and flavorings, Loffredo said. "These changes are designed to attract more customers to the habit, and there has even been the introduction of tobacco home delivery service in some areas." Several popular clubs in the Washington, DC, area, offer h...Clinical trial shows islet transplantation is a promising procedure
... small blood vessels and begin sensing blood sugar content and producing insulin to control it. This is a safer procedure than a pancreas transplant and can be done in a few hours. Islet transplantation is not as effective as pancreas transplantation, however, in eliminating the need for insulin shots. In 2...Microscopic brain damage detected in early Alzheimer's disease
...ified regions of brain atrophy and increased water content in white-matter areas. Additionally, high ADC values were found in the hippocampus, temporal lobe gray matter and the corpus callosum, which connects the two cerebral hemispheres. The ADC values in the hippocampus were significantly correlated with w...Alcoholics Anonymous membership may decrease alcohol-related homicides
...economical to purchase with respect to its alcohol content price per volume of alcohol. By making beer more costly we might have some aggregate impact on consumption patterns and, in turn, the negative consequences associated with its use."...