Monday, September 27, 2010

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Medical News

Family history of autoimmune diseases not linked to bipolar disorder

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 05:00 PM PDT

Results from a US study show that a family history of autoimmune diseases is not associated with an increased risk for bipolar disorder.

Traumatic brain injury linked to increased schizophrenia risk in Asians

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 05:00 PM PDT

Asian individuals who have suffered a traumatic brain injury are at increased risk for developing schizophrenia, results from a Taiwanese study show.

VTE recurrence risk varies according to initial presentation

Posted: 26 Sep 2010 05:00 PM PDT

Patients with unprovoked isolated deep vein thrombosis are twice as likely to have recurrent venous thromboembolism as patients with unprovoked isolated pulmonary embolism, research shows.

CEA halves long-term stroke risk in asymptomatic patients

Posted: 26 Sep 2010 05:00 PM PDT

Carotid endarterectomy in asysmptomatic patients halves their 10-year risk for stroke, although this benefit is heavily curtailed in older patients, show the results of ACST-1.

Partners of breast cancer patients at risk for severe mood disorders

Posted: 26 Sep 2010 05:00 PM PDT

Men whose partners have breast cancer are at increased risk for requiring hospitalization for severe mood disorders, study findings indicate.

Hormone therapy before prostate BRT may improve urinary function

Posted: 26 Sep 2010 05:00 PM PDT

A short course of neoadjuvant hormonal therapy before brachytherapy for low-risk prostate cancer may reduce the duration of urinary dysfunction in the first year after treatment, report researchers from The Netherlands.

IVF in spring could mean better chances of fertilization

Posted: 26 Sep 2010 05:00 PM PDT

Women who undergo assisted reproduction during spring months experience higher fertilization rates than women who undergo treatment at other times during the year, say Brazilian researchers.

Melatonin improves IVF chances in women with poor oocyte quality

Posted: 26 Sep 2010 05:00 PM PDT

Melatonin supplements could improve the chances of IVF success for women who have poor oocyte quality, Japanese study results show.

Sperm vitrification promises improved safety and viability

Posted: 26 Sep 2010 05:00 PM PDT

Researchers have developed a way to freeze sperm that not only improves post-thaw function compared with standard techniques, but also gives HIV-positive men the chance to father children without putting them and their partners at risk for infection.

Higher IVF pregnancy rate in US versus Europe remains unexplained

Posted: 26 Sep 2010 05:00 PM PDT

A reduced endometrial thickness after ovarian down-regulation, and receiving fewer days of gonadotrophin treatment increase the chances of pregnancy, according to the results of a study comparing US and European IVF practices.

IVF conception does not negatively affect cognitive ability

Posted: 26 Sep 2010 05:00 PM PDT

Children conceived via IVF perform as well academically, if not better, than their naturally conceived peers, indicate US study results.

Mechanism behind genetic cardiovascular risk reduction revealed

Posted: 26 Sep 2010 05:00 PM PDT

Researchers have uncovered a mechanism that may explain why certain mutations on chromosome 1p13.3 are associated with reduced low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and coronary artery disease risk.

Clusterin in HDL may impart cardioprotective properties

Posted: 26 Sep 2010 05:00 PM PDT

Levels of clusterin within high-density lipoprotein fluctuate according to patients' metabolic and anthropometric features and may contribute to the lipoprotein's cardioprotective properties, research suggests.

ADDITION - no advantage of intensive over routine care in Type 2 diabetes

Posted: 26 Sep 2010 05:00 PM PDT

Results from the ADDITION study show no advantage of intensive versus routine care for the prevention of cardiovascular events in Type 2 diabetes.

Premixed analogue insulin may benefit some Japanese Type 2 diabetes patients

Posted: 26 Sep 2010 05:00 PM PDT

Japanese researchers have identified a subgroup of patients with Type 2 diabetes and oral antidiabetic drug failure who might benefit from once-daily injections of premixed analogue insulin.

Benefits of early PCI after fibrinolysis confirmed

Posted: 26 Sep 2010 05:00 PM PDT

Routine early percutaneous coronary intervention after fibrinolysis may reduce the risk for re-infarction and recurrence of ischemia among patients with ST-elevated myocardial infarction compared with deferred invasive treatment, a study indicates.

Clopidogrel-induced platelet inhibition may reduce endothelial damage during PCI

Posted: 26 Sep 2010 05:00 PM PDT

A study suggests that clopidogrel-induced blockade of the adenosine diphosphate receptor P2Y12 may reduce endothelial injury during percutaneous coronary intervention.

Clinical course of guttate psoriasis generally good

Posted: 17 Jun 2010 05:00 PM PDT

Study results indicate that guttate psoriasis tends to have a better prognosis than other types of psoriasis, but researchers warn that progression of the guttate form of psoriasis into the chronic plaque form is not uncommon.
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