How risky are twin pregnancies?
...rred in seven of the 151 pregnancies with no prior signs of complications. All deaths occurred within two weeks of a normal scan, at a median gestational age of 34 weeks and 1 day. The authors conclude that "despite intensive fetal surveillance, structurally normal monochorionic diamniotic twin preg...Mayo Clinic finds kidney disease associated with 'benign' prostate obstruction
ROCHESTER, Minn. -- Men who experience signs and symptoms of a prostate obstruction resulting from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) are three times more likely than other men to develop chronic kidney disease, according to findings of a Mayo Clinic study published in this month's edition of K...The promise of a tetracycline antibiotic for treating osteoarthritis
...for further research into the drug's effect on the signs and symptoms of this disease. For the trial, the team recruited 431 overweight women between the ages of 45 and 64 with moderately advanced OA in one knee. The subjects were randomly assigned to receive either 100 milligrams of doxycyclin...Takeda submits new drug application for combination type 2 diabetes medication
...Patients taking glimepiride should be aware of the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia which may include shakiness, nervousness, sweating, hunger, headache, nausea, asthenia (loss of strength) and dizziness. Glimepiride should not be taken by patients with hypersensitivity to the drug or with diabetic ketoa...Catchers mitts don't provide enough protection
... of the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. "We found signs of early blood vessel damage that could lead to significant symptoms and could end a player's career," said T. Adam Ginn, M.D., chief resident in orthopaedics at Wake Forest Baptist, and one of the study's researchers. "The gloves' current design doe...Children's Hospital Oakland new sickle cell research
...port in JAMA also highlights important new warning signs that may predict the severity of the disease and could be useful in identifying adult patients at risk for early death through a simple blood test that measures amino acid levels. The study is the result of a multi-center collaboration that includes...Specific regions of brain implicated in anorexia nervosa, finds Univ. of Pittsburgh study
...n the mirror, they ignore the most obvious warning signs and dismiss comments from loved ones that suggest they are seriously and medically ill. People with anorexia nervosa have extreme self-denial, not only of food, but often of many comforts and pleasures in life. Yet people with anorexia nervosa can be...New study shows use of Lorenzo's oil prevents onset of pediatric neurological disorder
...o have been diagnosed with but are not yet showing signs of a pediatric neurological disorder known as X-li... had a normal brain MRI and showed no neurological signs and symptoms of X-ALD prior to the study. At the completion of the study, nearly three-fourths (74 ...Free guide helps parents address hearing loss in children
...e, Dr. Gravel shows parents: How to recognize the signs of normal hearing at different developmental stages; How to detect signs of hearing problems; The many treatment options that are now available. "Our research shows one re...Neural cell transplants fight immune attack in mice with multiple sclerosis
...ng active disease. These transplanted cells showed signs of being able to turn off activated immune cells and reduce inflammation, thus protecting brain tissues from immune-mediated damage. Conclusion: These exciting and unexpected findings from a respected group of investigators, if confirmed, suggest th...Helping the elderly beat the heat
...iscomfort, and a rapid or erratic pulse can all be signs of trouble. If you feel ill -- even just a little -- get to a cool place, drink plenty of cool water, and seek medical help if you don't improve promptly....The GMC'S judgement against Roy Meadow could put children at greater risk of abuse
...iety reflects the very health of that society. The signs are that there is an aspect of Britain which is indeed profoundly sick. The lamentable judgment against Roy Meadow is further evidence that this is so. He now has 28 days to appeal the GMC's verdict. On behalf of children and his colleagues working i...Opiates better than sedatives for treating newborns in withdrawal
... exposed to opiates in the uterus develop clinical signs of withdrawal "The interesting information," Osbor...the mothers in mothercraft skills and to recognize signs of infant withdrawal, and helps in assessment of the quality of the mother-infant interaction in a s...Hopkins researchers identify risk factors for prediction of lethal prostate cancer after recurrence
... of those who undergo surgery will eventually show signs that the cancer has recurred, said Freedland. The ... and 2000 who had a biochemical (PSA) recurrence - signs of prostate cancer revealed in blood tests - and had at least two PSA tests after recurrence that we...Penn named a 'Breast Cancer Center of Excellence' by Department of Defense
...ntification of aggressive tumors, as well as early signs of tumor response to therapy. Penn researcher Mitchell Schnall, MD, PhD, Vice Chair of Radiology at Penn, and Ruth Muschel, MD, PhD, former Abramson Cancer Center member, are co-Principal Investigators of the grant. The Center, which is based at Pen...Early warning signs of Alzheimer's show up across cognitive areas years before official diagnosis
...nalysis reveals that people can show early warning signs across several cognitive domains years before they are officially diagnosed, confirming that Alzheimer's causes general deterioration and tends to follow a stable preclinical stage with a sharp drop in function. The findings appear in the July issue...Once-dreaded leprosy 'replaced' by tuberculosis, say researchers
...usion drawn by the researchers from these multiple signs of co-infection of leprosy and TB bacteria is that those with leprosy, which was seldom fatal, were weakened to the extent that they became highly vulnerable to the "big killer," tuberculosis. This was exacerbated by the lives of deprivation that the...Scientists harness the power of pee
...e is widely used as a way of testing for tell-tale signs of various diseases and also as an indicator of a person's general state of health. The concentration of glucose in urine is a useful diagnostic tool for diabetics. The lead researcher, Dr Lee, envisions a world where people will easily be able to mo...Study: Brain structures contribute to asthma
...people with inflammatory diseases like asthma. And signs of inflammation have been shown to affect the brai...lung function in the subjects as well as molecular signs of inflammation in their sputum. The fMRI scans revealed that the asthma-related terms stimulated r...Ways to detect, thwart terrorist acts scrutinized during ACS national meeting
...lives Regional sensors that provide early warning signs of an impending chemical or nuclear terrorist attack could save countless lives. ADA Technologies and Clemson University are developing an easy-to-use, wireless sensor network that can be deployed throughout a city or region either permanently or for...