New research shows second-hand smoke raises diabetes risk
... of those who had never smoked themselves but were subject to second-hand smoke also developed glucose intolerance - higher than the 14% risk rate in the group who had previously smoked and given up. Those breathing second-hand smoke are exposed to many toxins, say the authors. And the chemical reactions wh...Moderate drinking associated with better cognition in women
...in the area of the same city, so they would all be subject to the same environmental influences," Wright said. The participants were divided into five groups based on alcohol consumption: Never drinkers (509) Past drinkers (494) Seldom drinkers, defined as less than one drink a week (300) Moderate drink...Nation sees downward trend in primary care: Press Briefing Teleconference
...ressroom/as_pressreg06.htm . Press credentials are subject to conditions of the ACP press policy ( www.acponline.org/policy ). For journalists not able to attend the meeting, the press briefing will be available via teleconference. At 12:45 PM, EDT journalists are to call 800-860-2442. The briefing will beg...UCI researchers find that, even at rest, men's and women's brains behave differently
...brain with which the amygdala communicates while a subject is at rest are different in men and women. The finding could be key to determining why gender-related differences exist in certain psychiatric disorders and how to treat a variety of illnesses. The study appears in this week's issue of NeuroImage. "T...Scent of fear impacts cognitive performance
...hen said, noting that the behavioral study of this subject is still in the early stage. "Olfactory receptors were discovered in the early 1990s. We now know that olfaction involves hundreds of receptors." Results like these from Chen's behavioral research and studies from other labs form an integral part of...ACP publishes 'Medicine in Quotations,' second edition
... their original sources. There are also author and subject indices to assist the reader. Drs. Huth and Murray will sign copies of their book during the American College of Physicians 2006 Annual Session, to be held in Philadelphia April 6-8 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Dr. Murray is the event's o...Memory function: There is hope for alcoholics with Korsakoff Syndrome
...operceptual ability. Despite that impairment, all subject groups, even the individuals with KS, showed visuo... retained after one day, but was enhanced when the subject was presented with the information again." Nixon added that the study's findings "illustrate that no...Strategy to redesign primary care medicine presented at annual internal medicine conference
...ressroom/as_pressreg06.htm . Press credentials are subject to conditions of the ACP press policy ( www.acponline.org/policy ). Have questions about the conference or need more information? Contact: Lynda Teer, 215-351-2655 or 800- 523-1546, ext. 2655 lteer@acponline.org ; or commdept@acponline.org ACP's...Strategy to redesign primary care medicine
...ressroom/as_pressreg06.htm . Press credentials are subject to conditions of the ACP press policy ( www.acponline.org/policy ). Have questions about the conference or need more information? Contact: Lynda Teer, 215-351-2655 or 800- 523-1546, ext. 2655 lteer@acponline.org; or commdept@acponline.org ACP's Ann...Annals of Internal Medicine tip sheet for March 21, 2006
...l, p. 444). NOTE TO EDITORS: This article is the subject of a video news release. Call for coordinates. 2. Study Examines Cost-Effectiveness of 6 Preventive Strategies for Women with Gene Mutations that Increase the Risk of Breast Cancer In a study using a computer model and published information on bre...Innovative approach affords Binghamton University researchers clearer view of autism
...s using a tracking system that doesn't require the subject to wear a tracking device. Instead a video camera, built into a small desk observes a child. First, reference points are established by having the child watch a short animation, and with the help of a computer, the system overlays the position of a c...How the brain sees people in motion
...motion in general, the researchers also showed the subject scrambled dots making the same motion, but not organized to create an illusion of a human in motion. The researchers also established the "body-selective" regions involved in recognizing the human form by showing subjects images of human faces and hu...Let me hear your body talk: UH scientists mine biomedical data
...ualize large volumes of data obtained from a human subject in real time," said George Zouridakis, principal investigator on the NSF grant. An associate professor of computer science and director of the Biomedical Imaging Lab at UH, Zouridakis is joined on the project by Professor Marc Garbey, who is also t...New review series covers diverse human factors/ergonomics topics for professionals and students
...ses human factors/ergonomics knowledge in specific subject areas into a form that provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of each topic its current state, important new research findings and technology, and current issues and research needs. Volume 1 is now available for purchase. Each volume of...Age, sex, racial disparities in heart attack hospital transfer patterns
...mmunity hospitals may feel that it is too risky to subject heart attack patients especially if they are older to an ambulance ride to another facility. His said data from this and future studies should help give confidence to community hospital physicians about transferring these patients. "The national gu...Study: Local TV news covers health a lot, but not always well
... by two trained study staff, who noted the story's subject matter, length and other characteristics, and wrote descriptive summaries. Then, a physician or other health professional viewed each story and categorized it according to the medical condition discussed. The researchers also looked for patterns in t...Efficiency, not more doctors, is the prescription for aging population
...nt care would cost less and patients would be less subject to interventions that could do more harm than good. The argument for expanding the physician workforce is based on a faulty assumption, according to the authors. Proponents reason that the practices of the highest-intensity medical centers where m...Declines in exercise capacity may be due to lack of training, not just age
...an hour than the younger subjects. Thus, the older subject walking at 3 miles per hour and the younger subject walking at 3.5 miles per hour used the same amount of oxygen. With training, this disparity with agi......dren, vacations and household duties that was the subject of disagreements in their marriage. Then, while si...nger: wives' anger from feeling hostility or being subject to hostility; and husband's anger from experiencing or at least perceiving a challenge to their sens...