Study evaluates Alzheimer's patients' ability to make decisions about treatment
...ated to the severity of the disease. "This finding shows us that the mere presence of a dementia diagnosis does not preclude the patient from participating in decisions about his or her own care," said neurologist Michael McQuillen, MD, MA, of the University of Rochester in Rochester, N.Y., who wrote an ed...Nurses receive new tool to help patients quit smoking
...s in helping people give up smoking. "Research shows that nurses are very effective at helping people t...ult smokers express a desire to stop, yet research shows that only half of all smokers who see a health care professional are encouraged during the visit to ...Study suggests antibiotic may limit or prevent vision problems caused by diabetes
...f inflammatory mediators within the retina, and it shows that minocycline reduces this inflammatory component." To determine whether the toxins from activated microglia kill the retinal cells, the team grew active microglia with retinal cells. Some cultures were treated with minocycline while others were n...Kids at risk for lead poisoning don't get necessary testing
... are still at risk for lead poisoning. A new study shows that children at the greatest risk for lead poisoning, and also those identified with elevated blood lead levels through screening, were the least likely to get follow-up testing needed for prevention. In the first population-based study of its kind,...Study: Americans willing to pay more for greater vaccine coverage
...olution for everyone," says Davis. "But this study shows that by paying a little extra in health insurance ...and that vaccines are safe in general. "This study shows a strong interest of the public in new vaccines, and suggests innovative ways to structure health in...OHSU study says national injury prevention program working
...am coordinator and lead study author. "The article shows that ThinkFirst significantly improves knowledge of prevention among program participants." And that may be affecting the number of young drivers involved in crashes in Oregon. According to the Oregon Department of Transportation, which helps fund Th...Can rice bran oil melt away cholesterol?
...ers cholesterol in rats, and ongoing research also shows it may have potential as an anti-cancer and anti-infection agent in humans, according to a University of Rochester scientist who has studied the antioxidant since 1996. The latest findings from Mohammad Minhajuddin, Ph.D., and colleagues, are report...Study shows doctors and patients think differently about clinical trials
... patients and physicians regarding clinical trials shows that doctors don't recognize the importance of sid... 41st Annual Meeting in Orlando, Fla. "Our survey shows that oncologists and patients are aware of clinical trials and have favorable attitudes toward them,...Changes in brain receptors linked to seizures and anxiety during the menstrual cycle
A new UCLA study shows that changes in certain brain receptors can affect seizures and anxiety during the menstrual cycle--findings that could lead to novel therapies for premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD, formerly known as PMS) and other central nervous system symptom...An alternative to prevent UC-associated colon cancer
...ffairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System. "But our study shows the possibilities of other interventions in terms of extending and improving quality of life. It highlights the pitfalls of surveillance strategies and the potential strength of chemoprevention." For the cost-utility analysis of colon cancer preventi...UCLA researchers find common gastrointestinal condition keeps patients up at night
...the road." "NSF's recent Sleep in America poll shows that sleep problems can cause a bed partner to lose sleep. Relationships, particularly intimate relationships, often suffer," Gelula added. Burning Desires Survey The survey questioned 1306 people with GERD in Europe (Germany, France, UK) and 602...Heart scan surprises: CT reveals many non-heart problems, too
...eart. New research from the University of Michigan shows that 43 of 98 patients who had a CT heart scan to look for clogged arteries were also found to have significant or potentially significant signs of problems with their lungs, blood vessels or organs. These discoveries ranged from possible lung cance...Certain acne treatment does not increase symptoms of depression in adolescents
...se depressive symptoms. On the contrary, our study shows that treatment of acne improves depressive symptoms," the authors write. "Significant psychological stress has been documented among patients with even mild or moderate acne. This observation emphasizes that dermatologists must be cognizant of the re...Researchers prevent post-traumatic brain damage
...ral outcome," said Di Giovanni. Further work now shows that a beneficial response can be achieved in the rats even if the drug is delivered 24 hours after brain injury. "This supports the concept that we now need to target the cell cycle in brain injury, whether it is with this drug or others," Faden sa......nine percent in 2004," Reed said. "This data shows that we need to take a closer look at the utilization of CTA; every attempt should be made to consider using tests that are less expensive and use less radiation dose," Reed said. Anna Rozenshtein, MD, and John Austin, MD, mentored Reed on the pro......ble for learning and memory. "This study clearly shows the negative effects of long-term stress," saysLupien. "This explains why some older adults show poor brain function whileothers perform very well. Perhaps, through early interventions, we canmodify the cortisol levels and enhance brain f...Mayo researchers seek methods to make new cancer therapies available more quickly
...ector of statistics for Mayo Clinic Cancer Center, shows that many study results garnered after three years are just as reliable as those produced after five years. But, data provided after two years of study are less precise, and those provided after only one year are not sufficiently reliable. Dr. Sargen...Cutting-edge technologies signify a new era for colorectal cancer screening
...niversity of Toronto, a new fluorescent technology shows significant benefit in improving the diagnostic capability of colonoscopy. The new technology, "Onco-LIFE" (Light-Induced Fluorescence Endoscopy), uses blue light with combined fluorescence and reflectant cameras to illuminate and obtain real-time co...Breast cancer chemotherapy regimen associated with life-threatening complications
...tients (0.19 percent)." "In conclusion, this study shows that the doxorubicin-docetaxel combination is associated with an increased risk of severe sepsis and life-threatening complications. Clinicians should be aware of the potential toxicity of the doxorubicin-docetaxel regimen and consider the preventive...Smoking increases risk for liver, pancreatic and colorectal cancers
.... Furthermore, data from the Nurses' Health Study shows that meat intake and smoking play a part in signif...d 74 respectively for initial diagnosis. The data shows that smoking may have a more profound negative effect on the pancreas than alcohol, with current tob...