Smoking may strongly increase long-term risk of eye disease
...te, but not early, AMD, the authors conclude. This supports speculation that AMD is a condition with multiple etiologic factors, and such joint effects contributing to the pathogenesis (origin and development) of AMD could mirror the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease....Investigators uncover intriguing clues to why persistent acid reflux sometimes turns into cancer
... more prone to cancer to take over. The research supports why it is important to prevent reflux, because the...This hasnt been proven, but we have some data that supports that. In research available online prior to printing this month in Diseases of the Esophagus, Drs....Test project of patient-centered medical home model endorsed by American College of Physicians
...tices can best use the capability and payment that supports it to improve patient care and demonstrate value for the healthcare system. Dr. Dale also noted that, ACP is pleased with the tremendous amount of stakeholder interest in the PCMH model and applauds UHG for being at the forefront of testing the mode...To gain muscle and lose fat, drink milk: study
... but our research, and that of others, continually supports milks ability to aid in muscle growth and also promote body fat loss. To my mind with milk being a source of nine essential nutrients its a no brainer: milk is the ideal post-workout drink for recreational exercisers and athletes alike. ...Long heat waves boost hospital admissions
...irst part of a heat wave having only minor effects supports heat health systems where alerts are based on duration of hot humid days." ...Rutgers professor Bart Krekelberg is named 1 of 20 US Pew Scholars for 2007
...on and eye movements. The highly selective program supports researchers in studying unexplored areas so they can generate the knowledge that may lead to new medical treatments and save lives. Krekelberg is the only researcher in New Jersey named a 2007 Pew Scholar in the Biomedical Sciences.Working at the neu...Maternal obesity prior to pregnancy associated with birth defects
...iabetes may have affected the results. Our study supports previous evidence as well as provides new evidence for the associations between maternal obesity and particular categories of birth defects, the authors conclude. Future inquiries are needed to unravel the underlying reasons for these associations....Support for Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act given to House leaders by ACP
... Patient-Centered Medical Home. ACP also strongly supports provisions to fund research on the comparative effectiveness of different treatments, to create a process for identifying procedures that may be incorrectly valued, to improve geographic equity in payments, and to provide physicians with confidential...Extreme weather monitoring boosted by space sensor
...es in Africa to undertake research initiatives and supports them with Earth observation (EO) data, training and tools. The pre-operational stage aims to demonstrate tailored EO-based services and systems for collecting water-related information. The operational stage is aimed at transferring the leadership of...Intensive-care patients with alcohol problems are more likely to require mechanical ventilation
...iratory distress syndrome, said de Wit, this study supports and extends previous findings to a heterogeneous group of medical illnesses. So, excessive alcohol consumption not only causes serious adverse events such as alcohol intoxication and accidents, but also increases the chances of developing life-threa...ACP supports improved access to information on relative strengths and weaknesses
..."The American College of Physicians (ACP) strongly supports Congressional efforts to provide Medicare and all stakeholders within the health care community with improved access to information about the relative strengths and weaknesses of various clinical products, procedures and services," David C. Dale, MD,...CAM-oriented primary care providers result in cost savings, high patient satisfaction
... data from1999 to 2002. Our most recent analysis supports earlier findings that patients visiting CAM-orientated primary carephysicians (PCP) primarily chiropractors experienced fewer hospitalizations, underwent fewer surgeriesand used considerably fewer pharmaceuticals than HMO patients who received trad...Clinical review -- A psychological approach to the management of irritable bowel syndrome
... a biological basis and a growing body of evidence supports the use of antidepressants for IBS, write the authors. However, many doctors are reluctant to prescribe such agents to patients who are clearly not depressed. Other psychological therapies exist that patients with IBS should be made aware of, the...GPs should lead chronic disease fight -- Top doctor
...mary Health Care Research Institute, based at ANU, supports a number of GP researchers who are looking at chronic diseases, including diabetes, chronic illness management and respiratory illnesses. GP and Director of the Australian Primary Health Care Research Institute (APHCRI) based at ANU, Professor Ni...Could statins be a new option for hepatitis C patients?
...emarkable observations were made and data not only supports the lack of harm in this situation, but also seems to suggest a possible salutary effect that needs further study." Dr. Bader will present this study on Monday, May 21, at 8:30 a.m. in Hall E. Retrospective Analysis of the Effect of Taking a Sta...Adolescents with high-risk sexual attitudes attract peers with similar attitudes
...at Chicago and the study's lead author. "First, it supports the use of adolescent leaders for preventive interventions. Second, it suggests that interventions that use attitude change to change behavior may be more effective among females than among males." ...Commercializing university research -- Hopping robots, liquid shoes, electricity from heat
...release of FaceFX will be built on a platform that supports the development of a breadth of advanced computer vision methods, allowing a scaleable and extensible solution suite that will keep pace with the growth of digital photo and video assets. In addition to bringing conventional digital photo editing ...Grain fiber and magnesium intake associated with lower risk for diabetes
...es, summarized by means of meta-analysis, strongly supports that higher cereal fiber and magnesium intake may decrease diabetes risk," the authors conclude. "Whole-grain foods are therefore important in diabetes prevention."...Breakdown of myelin implicated in Alzheimer's, UCLA research shows
...cells, Bartzokis said, and circumstantial evidence supports the possibility that brain iron levels might be a risk factor for age-related neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. In the study, he suggests that myelin breakdown in the late-myelinating regions releases iron, which promotes the development o......HMRC Career Development Award. The award, which supports early career researchers who have demonstrated excellence in their respective fields, allows Dr Peart to continue studying the particular roles of adenosine and opioids in triggering the protein cascades to produce heart cell protection. ...