Oral wounds heal slower in women, older adults, study finds
... accelerating the healing process. Discovering the reasons behind these age and sex differences will help us improve treatment, and postsurgical recovery times may be reduced." The study consisted of creating a small, standardized circular wound, half the diameter of a pencil, between the first and second ...New UWS study to shed light on women and recovery from alcoholism
...overy in Australia." While we don't know all the reasons why these women appear to be more at risk compared to other age groups, there are some clues, according to Ms Withnall. "This group of women is what we call the 'sandwich generation' - they face different pressures from different directions. These ...Health providers could save billions without compromising health care says drug study
... and doctors to ensure that there were no clinical reasons why this shouldn't be done. All patients were info...rtan, 108 (94 per cent) stayed on the drug. The reasons for switching back to the original blood pressure drug ranged from one case of chest tightness to pa...New research says winning a Nobel Prize adds nearly two years to your lifespan
...that total who died prematurely for non biological reasons - such as active combat in the First World War. That left 524 scientists, of whom 135 actually won a Nobel Prize. The average life span for this group was just over 76 years. Winners of the Nobel Prize were found to live 1.4 years longer on average...Teens overlooked in cancer research
...ok on this issue. He said there are a variety of reasons why the outlook is so poor for this particular age group. Chief among them is the fact so few are participating in clinical trials - organized studies which test the value of various treatments, such as drugs or surgery in human beings. This lack of ...High-normal uric acid linked with mild cognitive impairment in the elderly
...gnitive deficits that often precede dementia. For reasons that are not entirely clear, uric acid levels increase with age, says Dr. Schretlen. Higher levels of uric acid are linked with known risk factors for dementia, including high blood pressure, atherosclerosis, Type 2 diabetes and the "metabolic syndr...Physicians enlisted in efforts to keep demented drivers off the road
...sons diagnosed with mild dementia stop driving for reasons of personal and public safety. Physicians at Washington University use the Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR) interview to determine the level of dementia-related impairment. According to Meuser, a CDR rating of 1, representing mild to moderate deficit...Reading Shakespeare has dramatic effect on human brain
...t this heightened brain activity may be one of the reasons why Shakespeare's plays have such a dramatic impact on their readers. Professor Neil Roberts, from the University's Magnetic Resonance and Image Analysis Research Centre, (MARIARC), explains: "The effect on the brain is a bit like a magic trick; we...1 in 5 early-stage breast cancer patients may not follow hormonal therapy plan
...l. "Non-adherence is a very complex issue, and the reasons that a patient may not take her medication as directed can include fear of or the experience of side effects, cost of treatment, and negative health beliefs, like the treatment will not help."...Certain types of cancer becoming more common, while rates of others decreasing
...91 for both men and women. "For some cancers, the reasons for their changing incidence rates are somewhat clear," says Ward, citing well-known connections between sun exposure and smoking, with skin and lung cancers, respectively. "In a complex environment that is constantly changing, understanding the fact...Many children discontinuing use of ADHD medication
... and/or alienated from one's peers are some of the reasons why children and adolescents stop taking prescription stimulant medications used to treat attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a new study published in the Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing. ADHD is a common neuro...Decline in breast cancer cases likely linked to reduced use of hormone replacement
...ation statistics, they cannot know for certain the reasons why incidence declined. "We have to sound a cautionary note because epidemiology can never prove causation," he says. They considered whether other effects may be involved (such as decreased use of screening mammography and changes in the use of ant...Study finds three-quarters of women are households' chief cook and food shopper
...responsible for preparing and cooking food. The reasons given for this ranged from women having more time to shop and cook if they worked part-time to the belief that women made healthier food choices. Some women said they did the shopping because they thought could do it faster than their partner, who w...Family and friends set the speedo
... Ms Fleiter, said it was crucial to understand the reasons that push drivers to exceed the limit. "During 2005 there were 68 fatalities as a result of speed-related crashes on Queensland roads - representing 21 per cent of Queensland's road toll," she said. "Speeding also contributes to numerous crashes re...Rockhampton part of worldwide fight against respiratory infections
.... A controlled study has shown that socio-economic reasons do not fully explain this propensity, and many of our indigenous children succumb to middle ear infections at an earlier age and go on to suffer serious recurrent or chronic middle ear infections." The Centre not only undertakes basic research but ...November/December 2006 Annals of Family Medicine tip sheet
...of 298 sore throat patients, the three most common reasons for consulting their physician were to find out the cause of the symptoms, pain relief and information about the course of the illness. Additionally, a patients desire for pain relief was a strong predictor for their hope of receiving an antibiotic....Increasing numbers of California teens abuse over-the-counter cold medicine
...ng younger patients. There are likely a number of reasons for this increase, the authors write. Products containing dextromethorphan are sold OTC at pharmacies and grocery stores, making them readily available and removing the stigma associated with illegal drugs. More children and teens now have unsuperv...Hair-growth drug artificially lowers PSA levels in prostate cancer screening, study finds
...& Co., Inc. in 2000. Dr. Roehrborn, discussing the reasons to publish this report now, said: "The data are published now out of recognition that there was an acknowledged gap in the primary-care community about the impact of Propecia on PSA levels. When doctors ask for their patients' medical history, they n...Researchers suggest new direction for development of psychotropic drugs
...ent and treatment practice. "One of the primary reasons we have encountered such difficulty in developing treatments for schizophrenia and mood disorders is a lack of understanding of the diseases themselves," explained William Carpenter, MD, Director of the Maryland Psychiatric Research Center and Profes...OHSU findings may improve how people with chronic heartburn, precancer of the esophagus are screened
...n Jobe's Esophageal Care Clinic listed a number of reasons for preferring the skinny scope, including not having to undergo anesthesia, not missing a day of work and not having to arrange for transportation to and from home. But the best benefit, according to at least one study participant, was the ability t...