Monday, May 31, 2010

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Study supports COPD link to systemic inflammation

Posted: 31 May 2010 05:00 PM PDT

Results from a Spanish population-based study support an independent association between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and low-grade systemic inflammation.

Early antibiotic treatment may improve COPD exacerbation outcomes

Posted: 31 May 2010 05:00 PM PDT

Early antibiotic treatment is associated with a reduced need for mechanical ventilation, risk for in-patient mortality, and risk for readmission among patients hospitalized for an exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, US study results show.

<i>MRP1</i> gene variants linked to COPD severity

Posted: 31 May 2010 05:00 PM PDT

Single nucleotide polymorphisms in the multidrug resistance-associated protein-1 gene are associated with lung function and inflammation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, say Dutch researchers.

Bipolar disorder linked to certain positive psychological traits

Posted: 31 May 2010 05:00 PM PDT

Patients with bipolar disorder frequently display positive psychological traits including spirituality, empathy, creativity, realism, and resilience at a level equal or higher to that of mentally healthy controls, a review of the literature shows.

Cannabis use linked to better cognitive function in schizophrenia

Posted: 31 May 2010 05:00 PM PDT

Schizophrenia patients with a history of cannabis use disorder show better function on a range of cognitive tests compared with their peers with no such history, study results show.

ATHENA post-hoc analysis conflicts with ANDROMEDA on dronedarone

Posted: 31 May 2010 05:00 PM PDT

A post-hoc analysis of a large trial has shown no increased risk of death with the anti-arrhythmic dronedarone in patients with congestive heart failure, in contrast with a previous trial.
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