Heart devices, procedures evaluated across patient populations
...ice efficacy across patient populations have found varying results with regard to Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICD) and defibrillators. According to research presented today at the American College of Cardiology's 55th Annual Scientific Session, new studies take a closer look at women, minoritie...Aspirin to prevent heart disease is beneficial in a wider range of men
...ess of the therapies in middle-aged men who are at varying levels of risk for heart disease. "Many trials have shown efficacy of aspirin or statins, but we wanted to analyze the efficacy along with the harms, the costs and effect on quality of life and see how good of a deal these treatments are,"Pignone sai...Better communication between families, health care providers can reduce cost, length of stay in ICU
...nt and family outcomes and resource use in ICUs of varying specialties. So far, the research team has enrolled 58 families in the study. The team is currently observing and interviewing the families for the next two months. The need for health care teams and families to be on the same page is critical, says ...Most hospitals surveyed do not initially require board certification of pediatricians
... and complex, with the role of board certification varying among hospitals. Expectations of the public regarding the qualifications (including board certification) used by hospitals in these efforts also must be considered by those individuals who determine privileging requirements. The establishment of Main...Large prospective study examines colon cancer risk in women
...iologic studies have examined the association with varying results. Many observed a reduction in colon cancer risk for people reporting high levels of activity, compared to those who did not. Several studies have shown a stronger inverse relationship for men, compared to women. Other studies have found no as...New compound protects against liver cancer
...er and his colleagues treated laboratory rats with varying doses of CDDO-Im. Two days after treatment with CDDO-Im, the rats were given aflatoxin, a naturally occurring cancer-causing toxin. CDDO-Im treatment led to an 85 percent reduction in pre-cancerous lesions at the lowest dose of 50 micrograms per rat ...Diuretics reduce risk of death from congestive heart failure
...many of the studies they analyzed were small, with varying types and doses of diuretics compared, and that further research is needed to understand the optimal use and benefits of diuretic treatment A large, long-term study of diuretic treatment for older adults with high blood pressure in a recent American ...Study finds room for improvement in angioplasty, shows what can be done to cut risks
... at the five hospitals in one year received widely varying levels of care. Many never received drugs that could help prevent complications during or after their angioplasty, while others received far more than necessary of the blood-thinning drug heparin, or the dye that lets doctors see blockages while they...IU School of Medicine scientists testing stem cells for peripheral artery disease
... of those with PAD have no symptoms, others report varying levels of pain and other symptoms including numbness and sores on the legs and feet. Early treatment is similar to actions to prevent heart disease, such as a better diet, stopping smoking cessation, weight loss and if appropriate, cholesterol-loweri...Preventive treatment helps avoid Hepatitis B relapse during chemotherapy
...ine in order to prevent hepatitis B relapse and it varying complications is promising but has never been investigated in patients with HCC. Researchers led by Jeong Won Jang of the Department of Internal Medicine at the Catholic University of Korea in Seoul, conducted a prospective randomized study on pretre...Unplanned quit attempts more likely to succeed
... last. They propose a theory in which smokers have varying levels of motivational "tension" to stop and then "triggers" in the environment lead to a sudden renunciation of smoking. This concept has been incorporated in a general theory of motivation and its application to addictive behaviours. They suggest ...Exercise associated with reduced risk of dementia in older people
... may provide information on the possible merits of varying types of exercise....Cyclosporine inhibits hepatitis C virus in vitro
...Florida, treated the HCV replicon line, GSB1, with varying doses of Cyclosporine for 48 hours and examined the results. They found that Cyclosporine reduced HCV replication by 20 percent, compared to no reduction with Tacrolimus. Furthermore, the Cyclosporine appeared to work through a different pathway comp...Low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet not associated with weight gain in postmenopausal women
...s studies designed to compare hypocaloric diets of varying macronutrient intake will be needed to establish the relative merits of different weight-loss regimens," the researchers conclude....Raising alcohol prices can lead to more drinking instead of less
...creases by altering their total consumption and by varying their brand choices. Caetano said that this highlights the importance of considering choice before implementing "beverage price interventions." "The full impact of any policy must take into consideration the potential freedom of consumers to chang...Employers missing out on best financial benefits of preventive care
...rom a 2001 nationwide survey of 2,180 employers of varying sizes. The survey included private and government businesses. The researchers found that physical exams, immunizations and cancer and cholesterol screenings were among the preventive services most often covered by employers. Large employers, those wi...Adherence to pneumonia treatment guidelines results in better outcomes, Pitt study shows
...f whom were diagnosed with pneumonia but who posed varying risks of adverse outcomes from the disease. "A uni...of three different interventions at sites, each of varying intensity, allowing us not only to alter care, but also to determine the amount of effort needed to ...The role of Type II Collagen in rheumatoid arthritis
...ges of 65 to 93 years, the patients had disease in varying stages and were receiving different treatments. For control purposes, serum samples were also collected from 41 patients with other inflammatory joint diseases, including osteoarthritis and lupus, as well as back pain, osteoporosis, and gout. Both ...'No sweat' CT-guided injection treats embarrassing hand condition
...vailable which effectively treat sweaty hands with varying degrees of effectiveness, cost and risk to the patient. Some physicians offer local Botox injections, which are efficient but are painful and expensive and only last six months. Percutaneous sympathectomy with CT fluoroscopy is a 20-minute procedure ...Robotic treadmill training helps retrain brain, improves walking
...udy followed four spinal-cord injury patients with varying degrees of paralysis. All underwent rehabilitation therapy using a computerized treadmill called the Lokomat Driven Gait Orthosis. The device supports the weight of the patient in a harness, while robotic devices control their limb movements on a tre...