Hopkins experts highlight strategies to raise levels of so-called good HDL cholesterol
...0 most significant research studies on how best to manage peoples' HDL-cholesterol levels through modificati...rt offers people interim guidelines on how best to manage HDL cholesterol levels while awaiting the results of national clinical trials, which could prove mor...Polar explorer delivers rare snow-depth data to ESA for CryoSat validation
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...ine case-based format to learn how to diagnose and manage infection caused by category A bioterrorism agents," the authors write. "This study demonstrates that physician knowledge about diagnosis and treatment of patients presenting with infection or exposure to a likely bioterrorism agent is poor, and adds...Launch of NDEP campaign empowering older adults to manage their diabetes
...percent of adults age 60 and over with diabetes to manage their disease. The event, featuring an address by ...s Medicare benefits to help a person with diabetes manage their disease. Participants: Griffin Rodgers, M.D., Deputy Director of the National Institutes ...UK liver services need urgent improvement
...nough specialist staff and facilities in the UK to manage these projected increases in liver disease, or even the current workload, asks the author? He conducted a survey on the staffing and facilities of liver centres at 28 English hospitals. Relatively few were able to provide a full range of liver servic...Liverpool psychology helps bring peace to European football
...n to understand that use of overwhelming force may manage conflict in the short term, but over time could entrench 'hooligans' within fan culture, and undermine critically important 'self-policing' efforts of legitimate fans."...Interactive websites can help manage chronic diseases
...t to help them make behaviour changes necessary to manage and live with the disease, such as changes in diet or exercise. Computer-based programs which combine health information with, for example, online peer support may be one way of meeting these needs and of helping people to achieve better health. "How...NDEP strengthens campaign empowering older adults to manage their diabetes
...3 percent of adults age 60 and older with diabetes manage their disease. The highlights include a community ...er adult members living with diabetes learn how to manage the disease and live longer, healthier lives. Tips and materials in this kit include diabetes inform...Camryn Manheim speaks out about rheumatoid arthritis
...patients to visit a rheumatologist to learn how to manage the disease. "Camryn Speaks Out" is an extension ...t the disease and working with a rheumatologist to manage it." Camryn first noticed the pain and stiffness in her fingers while she was practicing sign langua...Mayo Clinic measures psychological and social impacts of contralateral prophylactic mastectomies
...e risk is 40 percent within the first 10 years. To manage these risks, women may have more frequent screenings for breast cancer, take preventive chemotherapy, or have a prophylactic oophorectomy (preventive removal of ovaries) or mastectomy. Over 80 percent of the 583 women in the study reported satisfacti...Study reveals reason women are more sensitive to pain than men
...techniques, treatments or medicine dosages to help manage their pain and make them feel comfortable." According to the study, women averaged 34 nerve fibers per square centimeter of facial skin while men only averaged 17 nerve fibers. Despite psychosocial expectations for men to be tougher than women when ...AAAAI, ACAAI recommend continual assessment of asthma control
...the best qualified medical professional trained to manage the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of allergies and asthma. Studies have shown that patients with asthma under the care of an allergist/immunologist were significantly less likely to require treatment in an emergency room due to their asthma. A...Innovate or perish? Helping developing countries fight neglected diseases
... regarding IP is: How can the public sector better manage IP to help ensure affordable medicines for the poor in developing countries?" One important component, they say, is improving the linkages between developing and developed countries. Recognizing that global health is critical from both a humanitarian...Avoiding the 'Desperate Housewive's' syndrome
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...d there is no cure, there are usually ways to help manage specific symptoms. Physicians now have more scientific knowledge and an improved range of treatment options that can provide relief for IBS sufferers. The American College of Gastroenterology has resources for patients with IBS online at www.ibsre...New studies gauge knowledge, attitudes and preferences of patients with irritable bowel syndrome
...d there is no cure, there are usually ways to help manage specific symptoms. Physicians now have more scientific knowledge and an improved range of treatment options that can provide relief for IBS sufferers. The American College of Gastroenterology has resources for patients with IBS online at www.ibsre...Study findings show improvement in work attendance after consistent treatment of IBS
...d there is no cure, there are usually ways to help manage specific symptoms. The American College of Gastroenterology has resources for patients with IBS online at www.ibsrelief.org and free educational materials are available by calling ACG's toll-free hotline 866-IBS-RELIEF....Interferon with ribavirin is safe and effective for children with chronic Hepatitis C
...llow-up to determine viral response and assess and manage side effects. At the end of the study, 46 percent had achieved sustained viral response. Children with HCV genotype 2/3 had higher sustained virologic response rates than those with HCV genotype 1. All subjects experienced some side effects, but mos...ACTOplus met (pioglitazone HCl and metformin HCl)
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