Low-glycemic load diet may be more effective for dieters with certain insulin response patterns
...olesterol and triglyceride concentrations. "With prevalence approaching one-third of the population, obesity is among the most important medical problems in the United States and identification of effective dietary treatment has become a major public health priority. Three popular dietslow fat, low carbohydra...Higher intake of fish and vitamin D levels linked to lower risk of age-related macular disease
...ing to background information in the articles. The prevalence of AMD is likely to increase as the population ages. There is currently no known way to prevent the condition, but research has begun to identify potentially modifiable risk factors and nutrient-based treatments. The Age-Related Eye Disease Study R...$2.6M grant awarded to New York University College of Nursing
... assessments specific to older adults, despite the prevalence of this population." The need for teaching assessments of older adults is even more urgent in associate degree programs since, to date, other geriatric assessment initiatives have focused primarily on higher degree programs. Given that 63% of those ...Hepatitis C increases risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma
...rding to a study in the May 9 issue of JAMA. The prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) is estimated at 1.6 percent of the U.S. population. It is more common among U.S. military veterans who use the Veterans Affairs (VA) medical system, in which approximately five percent of veterans are infected with HCV. H...Risk of lymphoma increases with hepatitis C virus infection
...parison group. Previous studies found that the prevalence of HCV infection is much higher among U.S. veterans who use the VA medical system (5 percent) than in the general population, where only 1.6 percent carry the virus. Several factors have likely contributed to this higher prevalence, including demogr...Employers who recognize the impact of migraine may help to improve workplace productivity
...ed screener (Lainez et al.), to help determine the prevalence of migraine in the workplace. Three large employers in the U.S. were recruited to participate in the online study that compared the screening results with patient-reported migraine diagnoses. The results revealed that more than 90 percent of emplo...For Iraq veterans, migraines may be sign of other problems
... in non-military populations had revealed a higher prevalence of certain psychiatric conditions, such as depression and anxiety, among people with migraine," said study author Maj. Jay C. Erickson, MD, PhD, of Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, WA. "We hypothesized that there would be a similar relationship...Does amateur boxing cause brain damage?
...Boston, April 28 May 5, 2007. "Despite the high prevalence of brain damage as a result of professional boxing, until now there has been little information on the possible risks for brain injury in amateur boxing," said study author Max Hietala, MD, PhD, with Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Goteborg, Sweden....Stroke risk nearly doubles for siblings of people who have had a stroke
...ce in Corpus Christi Project), also found a higher prevalence of strokes in siblings of Mexican American men than Mexican American women. Among the non-Hispanic whites, only siblings of women who have had strokes were at an increased risk. Lisabeth says more research is needed to explain the possible gender and...Green tea extract protects against brain damage in new mouse model of HIV-related dementia
...l epidemiologic studies indicate they increase the prevalence of the dementia. Currently, no treatments specifically target this neuropsychiatric disorder. HIV-associated dementia is believed to be caused by the direct effects of HIV upon the brain. The virus secretes proteins known as Tat and gp120, which h...Highlights from the May 2007 Journal of the American Dietetic Association
...n important dietary behavior, both in terms of the prevalence and the (calorie) contribution, among older adults," the researchers write. "Whereas snacking may promote (calorie) imbalance resulting in obesity among other age groups, our results suggest snacking may ensure older adults consume diets adequate in ...Older, lower income patients least likely to see a specialist for lupus
...ogist, the authors suggest that the relatively low prevalence of SLE among men may play a role. "Both physician referral patterns for men with SLE and male patients perceptions of disease warrant further study in this predominantly female disease," they state. The authors point out that although elderly patie...Depression among retired NFL players: Rates mirror the general public, but pain compounds symptoms
...rs Section. Of the 1,594 people who responded, the prevalence of moderate to severe depression was nearly 15 percent, very similar to the prevalence in the general public. But the frequency with which the retired players reported problems with pain ...IOF and EU panel prepare osteoporosis audit
... require more attention. The audit will measure prevalence of fractures, accessibility of diagnostic testing, availability and access to evidence based therapies, economic costs, and national health ministry support as well as public and professional education. Mary Honeyball, MEP UK, and co-chair of the ...Rhode Island Hospital study identifies high-risk patient populations for MRSA carriage
...facilities that did not regularly screen for MRSA, prevalence of MRSA was highest in patients admitted from long-term care (18 percent) and HIV-infected outpatients (17 percent), suggesting these patient populations are at especially high risk of MRSA carriage. In addition, this trial is the first to look at th...Sex and prenatal hormone exposure affect cognitive performance, Yerkes scientists find
...ychological disorders that show sex differences in prevalence or symptoms, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Alzheimers disease and autism. As part of the study, Herman and Wallen compared normal female and male rhesus macaques to those who differed in their prenatal exposure to androgens in ...Report reveals estimated high prevalence and heavy cost of type 2 diabetes complications
...0, 2007 A first-of-its-kind report looking at the prevalence and cost of type 2 diabetes complications shows th...ed complications in the United States. Data on the prevalence of diabetes-related complications were derived from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Su...Healthy schools project gets an 'A'
...cademic year. The study aimed to both describe the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in the students and to determine the programs effect on those risk factors. The researchers found that 40 percent of the 287 students assessed were considered "at-risk" for at least one of the six major risk factor c...'The eyes have it' -- Autism research yields surprising results
...ey by the Office for National Statistics found the prevalence of children and young people anywhere on the autistic spectrum is 0.9 per cent almost one in every 100....1 out of every 3 arthritis sufferers is affected in ability to work
...ce.wiley.com/journal/arthritiscare ) estimated the prevalence of AAWL in adults between the ages of 18 and 64 an... when adjusted for age, was found to have a higher prevalence among women, non-Hispanic blacks, and individuals with lower education and income. The authors poi...