Lupus and the role of Epstein-Barr virus
...h new viral strains. Alternatively, other factors independently related to the immune response to EBV and loss of latency could vary by race, with the same difference being related to the differential risk of SLE." Providing solid new serum-based evidence on the link between lupus and Ep...APA applauds new California regulations for inpatient psychological services
...psychologists have the legal authority to practice independently in both private and public health facilities. In spite of the Court's ruling, over the past 15 years, psychologists were prevented from directing patient care in California state mental hospitals. The California legislature and courts have been lead...Drugs targeted at muscle cells
...rect effect on the cultivated muscle cells and act independently of insulin metabolism. If we can show that the drugs are also effective on living patients, it means that they could one day be used for the treatment of patients who have developed insulin resistance."...News tips from the Journal of Neuroscience
... conditioning, but the left and right amygdala can independently cause mild impairment. Blair et al. now report that the amygdala fear circuitry can be exclusively one-sided, depending on the site of the US....Abnormal liver tests in a Mediterranean population
...High BMI, high cholesterol, and hyperglycemia were independently associated with those cases, and 63.3 percent had a bright liver at echography. While the use of medications could not be excluded as a cause of the abnormal test results in the suspected NAFLD cases, "it must be stressed," say the authors, "that in ...Officials simulate bioterrorist attack to test APL-developed disease surveillance
...ic health jurisdiction in the NCR network responds independently to public health alerts and to ensure the health and safety of its residents. With an unprecedented collaborative network among public health programs, the NCR disease surveillance system offers a first line of defense in the national capital area. W...Comprehensive treatment improves cognitive impairment in heart failure patients
...perglycemia, their cognitive functions may improve independently of the underlying cardiac problems. In a study pub...a, anemia, and systolic blood pressure levels were independently associated with cognitive impairment. According to Dr. Giuseppe Zuccal, "The issue of cognitive impa...Too many doctors fail to follow guidelines and to prescribe best treatments for heart patients
...e found that adherence to treatment guidelines was independently and strongly correlated to outcome measured by rate of CHF or CV hospitalization and time to CV hospitalization," said Prof Komajda. "We hope that these results will encourage cardiologists to ensure that they are familiar with, and adhere to, treat...ASU researchers team with Kinetic Muscles, Inc. to develop robotic arm for stroke rehabilitation
...r faster recovery by requiring the muscles to work independently where possible. The first RUPERT prototype was fitted and tested on able-bodied individuals and stroke survivors at Banner Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Phoenix. Eight able-bodied individuals tried on RUPERT I to see how well it could be...Treat depression and chronic pain separately, U-M researchers say
...he idea that pain and depression should be treated independently from one another. This, however, is the first time it has been shown using fMRI brain scans. "We have seen that if you give antidepressants to the average patient with fibromyalgia, they'll come back a couple of months later and say, 'My pain isn't a...The relationship between clinical depression and chronic pain
... that sensory and affective aspects of pain may be independently processed is not just of theoretical interest," he adds. "Evaluation of these sensory and affective dimensions in patients with chronic pain is likely to improve diagnosis, choice of treatment, and treatment efficacy." As this study affirms, prescr...Procedure setting, technique and cost are key for effective colorectal cancer screening
...d CRC. The team found the following circumstances independently increased the rate of missed diagnoses: Older age, being female, history of previous abdominal/pelvic surgery, history of diverticulosis, right-sided or transverse CRC, a colonoscopy performed by an internist or family physician, and having an office...Eight aspects of early life put UK children at risk of obesity
...calculated. In the entire group, four factors were independently associated with a risk of obesity at age 7: Incre...ancy, in infancy, or in early childhood, which are independently related to later risk of obesity."...Relationships improve quality of life for prostate cancer patients
...is. The authors found that a personal relationship independently improved the patient's quality of life and mitigated the psychological and physical impacts of cancer, its treatment and adverse effects. Men in a relationship reported better mental health as well as greater levels of spirituality. While no differen...Bones don't pay a price when fat is lost through exercise
...o be the first to evaluate the effects of exercise independently from other factors, primarily diet, on bone mineral density, a strong gauge of bone health, against the risk of osteoporosis and bone fracture. Indeed, the researchers believe that more intense exercise may demonstrate significantly increased bone m...Risk factors associated with elderly hospital deaths: Dependence on others and being too thin
... less than 20 coupled with a person's inability to independently perform routine daily activities is a marker of death during hospitalization. Body mass index (BMI) is an indicator of body fat based height and weight measurements. A BMI of between 18.5 and 24.9 is considered normal. The more unable a person is to ...Severe sleep apnea may be a risk factor for liver damage
..., "OSA is a risk factor for abnormal liver enzymes independently from BMI, and should be investigated in patients without other cause of liver disease." They conclude: "Further studies are needed to assess the prevalence of OSA in patients with NASH [nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, or fatty liver disease with inflam...Delirium in non-ventilated patients predictor of longer hospital stay
... to 80% of mechanically ventilated patients and is independently associated with more deaths, longer stays in hospital and higher costs: every day spent in delirium is associated with a 10% higher risk of death and decreased long-term cognitive function. E.Wesley Ely, from Vanderbilt University Medical Centre, US...GroPep news: Key psoriasis patent granted in Japan and new asthma patent filed for GroPep drug
... Mainz, Germany and confirmed in studies conducted independently in the United Kingdom. Mr Moss-Smith said that the Company is currently evaluating the commercial merit of developing an asthma treatment.......dicates that physicians who make medical decisions independently may make these decisions based on their own preferences. Consequently, homeless individuals are at an increased risk of having life-support decisions made that do not reflect their wishes." Using a cross-sectional survey, researchers from the Unive...