Montefiore and Einstein receive $2-million grant from Donald W. Reynolds Foundation
...e is an integrated healthcare delivery system that treats patients throughout their lives, Montefiore is an ideal place for this kind of program," Dr. Jacobs said. "We see an enormous number of elderly patients who need to be linked to a system of care so that they are provided with appropriate treatments ...Studies shows device-guided paced breathing lowers blood pressure & peripheral resistance
...nfidence that the device lowers blood pressure and treats one of its most significant contributing factors." Narrowed small blood vessels are a primary factor in elevated blood pressure, as they increase the resistance to the body's blood flow and make the heart pump harder. Over time, this overloading of t...Inhaled steroids help young children breathe but do not prevent chronic asthma
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...eaved MR-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) safely treats fibroids in 60% less time than conventional MRgFUS, according to a new study by researchers from the Lahey Clinic in Burlington, MA. For the study, researchers analyzed the results of 14 women with symptomatic fibroids who were treated with the rapid...Stanford scientists identify protein involved in fast-spreading cancers
... breast tumors. A therapy that specifically treats tumors producing LOX would be particularly exciting given that these are often among the deadliest cancers. Giaccia said trials in people could start as soon as three years from now. The group is now looking at the relationship between LOX-pro...Doctors learn more about diagnosing rare form of cancer
...herapy drugs into the abdominal cavity. Because it treats patients from all over the country with the disease, Wake Forest had a unique opportunity to clear up confusion about its diagnosis. "Because it is so rare less than 0.1 percent of appendices are removed for cancer -- the disease has been plagued wi...Blocking key protein reduces inflammatory markers in metabolic syndrome
... Etanercept, marketed under the brand name Enbrel, treats several inflammatory disorders by blocking the action of TNF. The current study was designed to see whether using the drug might also reduce the inflammatory effects of metabolic syndrome, as measured by levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), which als...Oops! Researchers publish new findings on the brain's response to costly mistakes
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...ed, and restoring hydration with hypertonic saline treats the basic cause of this disease. In healthy people, a thin film of water only five-to-10 microns thick coats and lubricates the open areas of the lungs, Boucher said. "Our studies demonstrate that CF lungs are missing this watery layer, and, hence, ...Blacks' lower rate of lung cancer surgery not just due to access to care issues
... of the invasive surgery. Lathan, who is black and treats lung cancer patients, added that physicians may be less inclined to try and persuade reluctant black patients to strongly consider the surgery, particularly if a patient lacks good social support during recovery. While urging further study, Lathan ad...Viagra improves urinary tract symptoms in men with erectile dysfunction
...roving erectile dysfunction (ED), also effectively treats the prostate and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) associated with prostate enlargement that often occur with ED, a Northwestern University study has found. Kevin V. McVary, M.D., professor of urology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of ...Warning labels on high-risk drugs inconsistently heeded by doctors
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...g of the Foundation's gift," said Dr. Einhorn, who treats about 100 patients annually and conducts research on improving patient therapies. "Cancer is a scary diagnosis for anyone, but Lance, through his personal advocacy and the work of the Lance Armstrong Foundation, has given hope to millions of survivo...Justice at workplace associated with reduced risk of coronary heart disease
... shares information concerning decision-making and treats individuals fairly and in a truthful manner, according to background information in the article. An earlier study had shown that employees had lower blood pressure on days spent working with a supervisor they perceived as fair. The authors suggest th...New one week radiation treatment for breast cancer patients offers promising results
...s of accelerated partial breast irradiation, which treats only the area surrounding the tumor, instead of the whole breast. The multi-center prospective trial involves 43 breast cancer patients who were treated with MammoSite brachytherapy and are being followed over a ten-year period. After a median time ...