Survival differences by race most apparent in advanced stages of breast cancer
...Society, a retrospective analysis of survival data demonstrates that within each stage, African American women had larger tumors and were more likely to have disease that had spread to nearby lymph nodes. After controlling for those clinical factors the racial disparities in survival persisted. The investigators...Grandparents, older adults encouraged to seek help for a sleep disorder
...p and pain in older osteoarthritis patients. This demonstrates that improving sleep can be analgesic in older osteoarthritis patients, and that techniques to improve sleep should be considered for addition to treatment programs for pain management in osteoarthritis and possibly other pain-states. Regular ae...New research discovers independent brain networks control human walking
...ight on the specificity of walking adaptations and demonstrates that patients with certain types of brain damage can store a new walking pattern in the short term. Based on these findings, Bastians goal is to learn how to make that pattern last for an extended period. Currently, Bastian is planning a study of str...Study suggests nonpharmaceutical interventions may be helpful in severe influenza outbreaks
... information in the article. The historical record demonstrates that when faced with a devastating pandemic, many nations, communities, and individuals adopt what they perceive to be effective social distancing measures or nonpharmaceutical interventions including isolation of those who are ill, quarantine of tho...European heat waves double in length since 1880
...s in summer temperatures variability. This finding demonstrates that even a small change in the variance of daily summer temperatures can radically enhance the number of extremely hot days. "These findings provide observational support to climate modeling studies showing that European summer temperatures are pa...Asia Pacific Family Medicine moves to BioMed Central's open access platform
... Zorayda Leopando (Philippines). Woncas decision demonstrates that the proven success of the open access publishing model offers benefits for academic society journals. Moving to BioMed Central's open access platform will allow APFM to raise the profile and visibility of the research it publishes, said Dr. Matt...Environmental inequality study finds no direct links to segregation, income
...resented in all neighborhoods. Instead, the study demonstrates that residential segregation does not necessarily lead to environmental racial inequality. "Taken as a whole, this study shows that environmental racial inequality exists in most large metropolitan areas," Downey said, "but it's not universal and ...Case study: cross-cultural bioethics training program helps fight African 'brain drain'
...ll faces challenges. The Academic Medicine article demonstrates the importance of maintaining regular contact with trainees upon their return, particularly as many of these trainees face many other professional demands when they return home; in four years, the program lost contact with only one trainee. The progr...'Cars' imaging reveals clues to myelin damage
... spinal cord injuries," Cheng said. The research demonstrates that CARS microscopy is a valuable research tool and could become a future clinical method to diagnose multiple sclerosis and detect damage to the spinal cord from accident trauma, which also causes the myelin to degrade, he said. Research findings...Harboring hostility may be linked to unhealthy lungs
...dicate upper airway obstruction. Recent research demonstrates that greater hostility predicts lung function decline in older men. This is the first study of young adults to offer a detailed examination of the inverse link between hostility and pulmonary function, states lead author and psychologist Benita Jack...Mouse model points to possible new strategy for treating rare muscle disease, kidney disorders
...inked this to sialic acid deficiency. This outcome demonstrates the significance of the ability of the body to synthesize sialic acid for kidney development and function. NHGRI Clinical Director William Gahl, M.D., Ph.D., who was a co-author of the study, said, With respect to the disease HIBM, we are hoping t...Study: Who claims to be a pediatrician?
...cation and specialty training. Board certification demonstrates that the physician has the knowledge, skill and experience to offer the highest quality of care in the field, and pediatricians are required to undergo recertification through the American Board of Pediatrics every seven years. To check on a pediatri...Researchers use MRI to predict recovery after spinal cord injury
...June issue of the journal Radiology. "Our study demonstrates that the possibility and extent of neurological recovery after SCI can be predicted within 48 hours after injury by rigorous assessment of MR images," said co-author Michael G. Fehlings, M.D., Ph.D., F.R.C.S.C., professor of neurosurgery at the Unive...Advances in screening and markers improve early detection of colorectal cancer
...esented today at Digestive Disease Week 2007 (DDW) demonstrates the breadth of technological and research advances that are helping to decrease both the number of deaths and the number of new cases of colorectal cancer diagnosed in the United States. DDW is the largest international gathering of physicians and r...Novel treatments may help alleviate constipation, IBS in women
...two out of three months. "The lubiprostone study demonstrates the continuing need for new and emerging therapies for IBS, especially for women," said Douglas A. Drossman, M.D., Co-Director, University of North Carolina Center for Functional Gastrointestinal and Motility Disorders in Chapel Hill, N.C., and lead ...Studies show role of age, gender, race and weight on cancer risk and treatment
...esented today at Digestive Disease Week 2007 (DDW) demonstrates improved results in determining these risks, including the relative "weight" of being heavy on risk for colon cancer; possible risk of cancer surgery among elderly individuals; and how race determines incidence as well as treatment decisions. DDW is...NYP/Weill Cornell Urologists present at 2007 AUA Conference
...steoporosis. Dr. Paduch believes that his research demonstrates the importance of doctors testing testosterone levels, and in the case of low levels of the hormone, subsequently checking bone density levels. Doing so may help to identify those at risk for osteoporosis before the disorder has progressed. Experts...Could statins be a new option for hepatitis C patients?
...esented today at Digestive Disease Week 2007 (DDW) demonstrates the potential of statins, important cholesterol management therapies, for improving the management of hepatitis C a disease that affects nearly four million Americans. Although there have been no new treatments for hepatitis C since the introductio...New study: Pycnogenol reduces heart failure
...high blood pressure causes to the heart. The study demonstrates Pycnogenol counteracts the "wearing out" of the heart, which may aid the five million Americans living with heart failure. Previous studies have shown Pycnogenol supplementation to be associated with improved cardiovascular health, such as cholestero...Ottawa aggressive protocol for acute atrial fibrillation is successful
...e largest reported study of AAF/AAFL in the ED and demonstrates that the Ottawa Aggressive Protocol is extremely effective for the rapid cardioversion and discharge of patients by ED physicians. This protocol is safe and could lead to a significant decrease in hospital admissions. The presentation is entitled T...