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ER+PR+ phenotype associated with increased survival in ovarian cancer Posted: 03 May 2009 05:00 PM PDT The expression of the progesterone receptor, especially the estrogen receptor+PR+ phenotype, predicts a favorable clinical outcome for young patients with ovarian carcinoma, according to Chinese researchers.

Oophorectomy for benign disease increases mortality Posted: 03 May 2009 05:00 PM PDT US researchers have found that bilateral oophorectomy at the time of hysterectomy for benign disease is not associated with a survival benefit at any age, and increases the risk for all-cause mortality, coronary heart disease, and lung cancer.

Second, third-generation OCs superior to EVRA in preventing unwanted pregnancy Posted: 03 May 2009 05:00 PM PDT US researchers have found a higher rate of unintended pregnancy among women using the transdermal contraceptive patch, EVRA, than in users of second- and third-generation oral contraceptives.

IUD recommended for monogamous women in partnership with HCV carriers Posted: 03 May 2009 05:00 PM PDT Intrauterine device use is not associated with an increased incidence of anti-hepatitis C virus seropositivity among monogamous women, according to Turkish researchers.

Continued changes in birth method preference found throughout pregnancy Posted: 03 May 2009 05:00 PM PDT Study results suggest that women do not really see decision-making about birth method as their "choice" and challenge the notion of choice currently prevalent in international debates about cesarean delivery for maternal request.

Low birthweight, preterm delivery linked to occupational factors Posted: 03 May 2009 05:00 PM PDT Study findings suggest that exposure to occupational factors such as a temporary work contract, long working hours, shift work, and physical demands during pregnancy increase the risk for low birthweight and preterm delivery.

Cardiovascular risk factors, diabetes unaffected by menopause transition Posted: 03 May 2009 05:00 PM PDT Women experiencing the menopausal transition do not have an increased risk for cardiovascular disease or Type 2 diabetes mellitus compared with their premenopausal counterparts, according to Spanish researchers.

Postmenopausal hormone therapy associated with decreased risk for colorectal cancer Posted: 03 May 2009 05:00 PM PDT US researchers have found that use of hormone therapy during menopause is associated with a reduced risk for colorectal cancer, but the mechanisms for the apparent protective association remain unclear.

Endoscopy advised for dysphagia and weight loss in CLE patients Posted: 03 May 2009 05:00 PM PDT 'Alarm' symptoms of dysphagia and weight loss prior to the diagnosis of columnar-lined esophagus are strong indications for endoscopy, UK researchers say.

Symptom scale reflects GERD endoscopic severity Posted: 03 May 2009 05:00 PM PDT Japanese researchers have identified a symptom assessment scale that reflects the endoscopic severity of gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Young esophageal cancer patients ‘most likely women’ Posted: 03 May 2009 05:00 PM PDT Young patients with esophageal cancer have squamous cell carcinoma as the predominant histology and are more likely to be women than men, a Turkish study suggests.

Exposure-based CBT effective for PTSD in schizophrenia patients Posted: 30 Apr 2009 05:00 PM PDT Exposure-based cognitive behavioral therapy may be effective for treating post-traumatic stress disorder in patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder, results of a pilot study suggest.

Relatives of FCHL patients have increased arterial stiffness Posted: 30 Apr 2009 05:00 PM PDT Normolipidemic family members of familial combined hyperlipidemia patients have greater levels of arterial stiffening and atherosclerotic plaques than healthy controls, report investigators.

ICD use may be appropriate in high-risk heart transplant patients Posted: 30 Apr 2009 05:00 PM PDT Implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) therapy may be appropriate in some patients after cardiac transplantation, say US researchers, and should be considered in individuals with graft atherosclerosis who are at high risk for sudden death.

Obesity rates high among bipolar patients in developing countries Posted: 30 Apr 2009 05:00 PM PDT People with bipolar disorder in Brazil are more likely to be obese than the general population, say researchers in findings that emphasize the importance of early detection and treatment of obesity and the metabolic syndrome among such patients in developing countries.

Diabetes and CVD control improving, but not in all patient groups Posted: 29 Apr 2009 05:00 PM PDT The past decade has seen improvements in blood-pressure, glucose, and cholesterol control in patients with cardiovascular disease and diabetes, but racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic differences persist, according to a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

Sleep apnea predicts death in ischemic HF Posted: 29 Apr 2009 05:00 PM PDT Sleep apnea is associated with increased mortality in patients with ischemic, but not in those with nonischemic, heart failure, show study findings.

Temperament similar in bipolar patients with differing predominant polarities Posted: 29 Apr 2009 05:00 PM PDT Bipolar I disorder patients with a predominant manic/hypomanic polarity are similar in temperament to those with a predominant depressive polarity, but differ from patients with unipolar major depression, research shows.

Positive mood induction benefits emotional processing in BD Posted: 29 Apr 2009 05:00 PM PDT UK researchers have found that individuals with bipolar disorder respond differently to positive mood induction than healthy individuals.

Hippocampal hypoactivation in schizophrenia in recognition tasks Posted: 28 Apr 2009 05:00 PM PDT Schizophrenia patients have, , hippocampal under-activation during word and face recognition tasks compared with mentally healthy individuals, Spanish study findings indicate.

Even slight BP elevations linked to increased AF incidence among women Posted: 28 Apr 2009 05:00 PM PDT Blood pressure is strongly associated with incident atrial fibrillation among initially healthy women, with the systolic a better predictor than the diastolic measure, findings from the Women's Health Study show.

Early processing deficits emerge in individuals at risk for bipolar disorder Posted: 28 Apr 2009 05:00 PM PDT Offspring at increased risk for bipolar disorder are not necessarily vulnerable to early information processing deficits, although changes in performance can emerge in those who go on to develop the mental health disorder, say Canadian scientists.

Impaired empathic resonance but not concern seen in schizophrenia Posted: 27 Apr 2009 05:00 PM PDT A Swiss study has found low levels of empathic resonance in schizophrenia, suggesting that this impairment is a handicap for individuals with schizophrenia in terms of social functioning.

Low self-esteem contributes to depression in schizophrenic patients with auditory hallucinations Posted: 27 Apr 2009 05:00 PM PDT Auditory hallucinations that are perceived as uncontrollable and dominating are associated with depressed mood and lower self-esteem, reveal study researchers from Ireland in the journal Schizophrenia Research.

Community health clinic patients missing out on cardiologist referral Posted: 27 Apr 2009 05:00 PM PDT Cardiac patients receiving primary care treatment in their community are less likely to be referred to a cardiologist than those receiving primary care at hospitals, a US study published in the journal Circulation indicates.

Pharmacist intervention reduces cardiac outpatient medication errors, adverse drug events Posted: 27 Apr 2009 05:00 PM PDT Patients are less likely to have medication errors and adverse drug events when receiving a pharmacist intervention designed to help them adhere to and use their medication properly, a post hoc analysis of two trials in cardiovascular disease patients suggests.

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