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TNF may be genetic link between asthma and RSV bronchiolitis Posted: 31 Mar 2009 05:00 PM PDT German researchers have uncovered evidence of a shared genetic link between respiratory syncytial virus infection and bronchial asthma, with both diseases being associated with haplotypes of the tumor necrosis factor gene.

Sequential ventilation shows promise for COPD exacerbations Posted: 31 Mar 2009 05:00 PM PDT The sequential use of iron-lung and mask ventilation is a promising approach to treating acute exacerbations in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a randomized trial has shown.

Breathing–swallowing pattern disrupted in stable COPD Posted: 31 Mar 2009 05:00 PM PDT Patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exhibit disrupted coordination of breathing and swallowing that could potentially provoke acute exacerbations, a prospective study has shown.

Vocational support effective for first-episode psychosis patients Posted: 31 Mar 2009 05:00 PM PDT A UK study has found that having access to a specialist vocational intervention service following first-episode psychosis improves the likelihood of vocational recovery during the subsequent 12 months.

Mood episodes influence psychosocial functioning in bipolar youth Posted: 31 Mar 2009 05:00 PM PDT Young people with bipolar disorder experience significant impairments in psychosocial functioning both during and between mood episodes, with the greatest impairments occurring during episodes, research shows.

Polypill may reduce heart disease incidence Posted: 30 Mar 2009 05:00 PM PDT A five-in-one 'polypill' that combines three blood-pressure-lowering drugs, a statin and aspirin could play a major role in reducing heart disease risk, results of a study suggest.

Mood episodes influence social skills in young people with bipolar disorder Posted: 30 Mar 2009 05:00 PM PDT Young people with bipolar disorder experience significant impairments in their ability to function socially both during and between mood episodes, with the greatest impairments occurring during episodes, research shows.

Poor oral health may increase risk of stomach ulcers Posted: 30 Mar 2009 05:00 PM PDT People with gum disease may face an increased risk of stomach ulcers because they are more likely to harbour the ulcer-causing bacterium Helicobacter pylori than those with good oral health, research suggests.

Asthma and rhinitis sufferers should have formal tests for allergy Posted: 30 Mar 2009 05:00 PM PDT People suffering from asthma or rhinitis should have their history carefully taken and undergo simple skin-prick tests to accurately determine whether or not the condition is due to an allergy, researchers say.

EARLY ACS results: No benefit from early start Posted: 30 Mar 2009 05:00 PM PDT Treating high-risk non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndromes patients with the glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitor eptifibatide within 12 hours of arrival at hospital and before angioplasty does not improve outcomes over its delayed use, research shows.

Coiling versus clipping survival benefits persist in long term Posted: 30 Mar 2009 05:00 PM PDT Patients with ruptured intracranial aneurysms treated with coiling rather than clipping maintain their survival advantage over the long term, but the initial benefits for other outcome measures are reduced, show 9 years of follow-up from ISAT.

Psychosis treatment delays linked to worse outcomes in LAMI countries Posted: 30 Mar 2009 05:00 PM PDT In low and middle income countries, delays in the initiation of psychosis treatment are associated with a poorer treatment response and increased levels of disability, the results of an international study indicate.

Panic disorder increases suicide risk in bipolar patients Posted: 30 Mar 2009 05:00 PM PDT The presence of comorbid panic disorder is associated with an increased risk for suicide in bipolar disorder patients, results of a review show.

Hyperinsulinemia in breast cancer patients reflects underlying insulin resistance Posted: 30 Mar 2009 05:00 PM PDT In women with newly diagnosed breast cancer, high levels of insulin are associated with insulin resistance as well as other components of the metabolic syndrome, a Canadian study finds.

Raised ECD/HER2 associated with poor survival in metastatic breast cancer Posted: 30 Mar 2009 05:00 PM PDT Elevated plasma levels of the extracellular domain of the human epidermal growth factor receptor are strongly associated with decreased survival in women with metastatic breast cancer, study results show.

MRI diffusion measure may improve prostate cancer management Posted: 30 Mar 2009 05:00 PM PDT In prostate cancer, the apparent diffusion coefficient on magnetic resonance imaging is correlated with cell density, which may help to characterize the tumor and aid in management decisions, say UK scientists.

High oxLDL linked to increased arterial stiffness in the elderly Posted: 30 Mar 2009 05:00 PM PDT High levels of oxidized low-density lipoprotein cholesterol are associated with increased arterial stiffness in the elderly, show study results published in the journal Hypertension.

OMEGA-trial: No extra benefit of fish oils post-MI Posted: 30 Mar 2009 05:00 PM PDT Omega-3 fatty acids do not offer patients who have had an acute myocardial infarction any further benefits over optimal medical therapy, suggest results from the OMEGA trial.

High persistence of abnormal lipids in statin-treated patients from DYSIS Posted: 30 Mar 2009 05:00 PM PDT Results show that a high percentage of statin-treated patients in Europe and Canada have less than optimum lipid levels, demonstrating an important gap between official guidelines and clinical practice.

<i>TCF7L2</i> influence on Type 2 diabetes modified by carbohydrate intake Posted: 30 Mar 2009 05:00 PM PDT The quality and quantity of carbohydrate consumption modifies the risk for Type 2 diabetes conferred by the risk allele of a variant of the transcription factor 7–like 2 gene, report researchers.

Markers of hyperglycemia-induced tissue damage predict CAD severity Posted: 30 Mar 2009 05:00 PM PDT Increased levels of advanced glycation end-products and reduced expression of their endogenous antagonists correlate with coronary artery disease severity in patients with Type 2 diabetes, a cross-sectional study shows.

Largest ever registry data support DES Posted: 30 Mar 2009 05:00 PM PDT Results of the largest ever "real-world" study to date show that patients who receive drug-eluting stents have better clinical outcomes than those given bare-metal stents, without any increase in their risk for bleeding or stroke.

Renal denervation technique promising in resistant hypertension Posted: 30 Mar 2009 05:00 PM PDT Renal sympathetic denervation can achieve substantial and sustained reductions in blood pressure in patients with resistant hypertension, preliminary study findings show.

Daily glass of wine linked with lowered BE risk Posted: 08 Mar 2009 05:00 PM PDT A glass of wine a day may be associated with a decreased risk for developing Barrett's esophagus, a US case-control study suggests.

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