Pot bellies linked to early signs of cardiovascular disease
...ectron-beam computed tomography (EBCT) was used to identify calcium deposits in the arteries of the heart. The...tion, although BMI is used more often, it does not identify patients with central obesity, which seems to be related to the metabolic syndrome, insulin resistan...1 of 2 pediatric kidney disease research centers in world established
...This information could lead to diagnostic tests to identify individuals more susceptible to the development of hypertension and diabetic induced kidney disease and perhaps new therapies for the prevention of end stage kidney disease in hypertensive and diabetic patients that account for almost one-third of th...Investigators uncover intriguing clues to why persistent acid reflux sometimes turns into cancer
... prevent the bone-marrow cells from invading or to identify markers that would allow an earlier diagnosis for Barretts esophagus, which doesnt usually have symptoms. ...New study counts the economic cost of persistent pain in Australia
...ns said the projects aim is to use the new data to identify priority actions to ease suffering, save healthcare dollars and to help patients get on with productive lives. Results are expected by the end of the year and are likely to recommend more government resources to deal with the issue of persistent pa...NIH scientists target future pandemic strains of H5N1 avian influenza
...aking it easier to recognize dangerous mutants and identify vaccine candidates that might provide greater efficacy against such a virus before it emerges. Our findings build on elegant studies of the influenza HA protein by structural biologists, notes Dr. Nabel. Insight into the structure of the avian flu ...UCLA researchers awarded $9M contract for study identifiying antibiotic treatment for MRSA
...es at Olive ViewUCLA. We are hopeful to be able to identify the most effective antibiotic treatment for these infections. Last year, the research team reported in The New England Journal of Medicine that CA-MRSA had become the most common cause of skin and soft tissue infections among patients presenting t...Warfarin better than aspirin at stroke prevention in elderly people with atrial fibrillation
..., in the future, our greatest challenge will be to identify those patients (elderly or not) who are truly at the highest risk of major bleeding, particularly intracranial haemorrhage. For everyone else, no matter the age group, the benefits of well-managed warfarin substantially outweigh its risks....Penn researchers discover novel pathway for increasing 'good' cholesterol
...HDL-C levels and heart disease risk. We hope to identify polymorphisms in the genes for PCs, EL, and its inhibitor that are associated with HDL-C levels, thus supporting that this pathway is relevant in humans, says Rader. ...Better mobility keeps seniors healthier
...ulation ages, it becomes increasingly important to identify and target interventions for those people who are at risk for further disabilities and illness. In a paper published in the September issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, researchers closely examined the factors that affected Health-...Wireless technology shows promise in diagnosing pediatric intestinal disease
...llow the entire length of the bowel, helping us to identify signs of disease and damage that would otherwise be impossible to view in children. The camera, encased in a capsule that can be swallowed or placed into the stomach, travels through the digestive system naturally and painlessly, reducing the need...Rutgers professor Bart Krekelberg is named 1 of 20 US Pew Scholars for 2007
...minds one of the 10 blindfolded wise men trying to identify an elephant by touching its different parts. As a grant program that encourages researchers to take calculated risks, the Pew funding will allow Krekelberg to connect both methods to reveal the components of the neural networks involved in visual p...Sports concussion research using fMRI provides insight for safe return-to-play decisions
...the brain anatomy in more severe cases, but cannot identify subtle brain-related changes that are believed to occur on a metabolic rather than an anatomic level. fMRI can determine, through measurement of cerebral blood flow and metabolic changes, which parts of the brain are activated in response to differen...Novel candidate biomarker for heart failure also strongly predicts risk of death
... that patterns of multiple biomarkers will help us identify patients with heart failure who remain at a high risk for death, even though they appear to be symptomatically improving during treatment. There are studies underway here at MGH and elsewhere investigating whether such biomarker fingerprints can guid...World's largest respiratory health study launches next phase
...ents. Studying siblings is a very important way to identify how diseases group within families. It alsoallows us to dissect out influences of both genes and the environment in the development ofrespiratory disease, and also in the maintenance of good lung function and health into middle age. Questionnaires wi......e first, they asked more than 400 men and women to identify reasons people have sex. In the second, the researchers asked more than 1,500 undergraduate students about their experiences and attitudes. The Texas psychologists identified four major factors and 13 sub-factors for why people have sex: Physi...National quality agenda, payment reform, care integration keys to improving quality, patient safety
...eement and support for reforms opinion leaders did identify challenges. Nearly 8 of 10 (79%) said that physician autonomy would be a challenge to care integration, and 69 percent said the lack of financial incentives would be a barrier. However, only 14% felt that consumer resistance would be a barrier. Se...Nottingham center to help UK to meet its carbon targets
...velop and lead adventurous projects. It seeks to identify and support outstanding researchers at an early stage of their career, to achieve their potential faster through training in creativity and leadership, linking with industry, developing collaborative networks and routes to better exploitation. The ...First of its kind report on how children with brain tumors perform at school
...s have been reported. These results will help us identify brain tumor survivors who are at greatest risk for school failure and may need remedial help as early as possible, said study author Pivi Lhteenmki, MD, PhD, with Turku University Hospital in Turku, Finland. For the study, researchers compared the ...European Space Agency's Envisat captures breath of volcano
...oes across the globe, space-based monitoring helps identify the volcanoes presenting the greatest danger. S...kage or expansion. Atmospheric sensors are used to identify the gases and aerosols released by the eruption, and quantify their wider environmental impact. H...Screening for behavioral health first step to getting treatment
...tal health and substance abuse problems could help identify more people with behavioral health conditions, the... one important strategy that physicians can use to identify problems and get patients into treatment, says Horgan. Despite these reasons, most health plans do...