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• Adherence to action plan reduces COPD exacerbation recovery time
• Suicidality common in prodromal phase of schizophrenia
• <i>FADS2</i> gene expression elevated in bipolar patients
• Antibody-drug conjugate feasible as HER2-positive breast cancer treatment
• n-3 PUFAs benefit heart failure patients
• High added sugar consumption may increase risk for CVD
• Maternal gestational diabetes linked to increased offspring BMI in adulthood
• Rare T-lymphocyte subtype linked to CV disease in diabetics
• ARB choice may influence HF survival
• Taking frequent breaks from sitting may be cardioprotective

Adherence to action plan reduces COPD exacerbation recovery time Posted: 12 Jan 2011 04:00 PM PST Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can minimize their recovery time after an exacerbation by sticking to a written action plan, research shows.

Suicidality common in prodromal phase of schizophrenia Posted: 12 Jan 2011 04:00 PM PST Suicidal behavior is common among patients during the prodromal phase of schizophrenia, research suggests.

<i>FADS2</i> gene expression elevated in bipolar patients Posted: 12 Jan 2011 04:00 PM PST Results from a preliminary US study show that expression of the delta-6 desaturase gene is elevated in the prefrontal cortex of individuals with bipolar disorder.

Antibody-drug conjugate feasible as HER2-positive breast cancer treatment Posted: 11 Jan 2011 04:00 PM PST The antibody-drug conjugate trastuzumab-DM1 can be used to effectively treat patients with human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-positve metastatic breast cancer, US study findings indicate.

n-3 PUFAs benefit heart failure patients Posted: 11 Jan 2011 04:00 PM PST Treatment with n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids increases left ventricular systolic function and functional capacity, and may reduce hospitalizations for heart failure in patients with nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy, study findings indicate.

High added sugar consumption may increase risk for CVD Posted: 11 Jan 2011 04:00 PM PST A US study suggests that adolescents who consume high amounts of added sugars have blood lipid levels that place them at increased risk for future cardiovascular disease.

Maternal gestational diabetes linked to increased offspring BMI in adulthood Posted: 11 Jan 2011 04:00 PM PST Results from a Swedish study show that maternal gestational diabetes mellitus is associated with an elevated body mass index among offspring in adulthood.

Rare T-lymphocyte subtype linked to CV disease in diabetics Posted: 11 Jan 2011 04:00 PM PST Investigators have shown that high levels of the T-lymphocyte CD4+CD28null, a rare long-lived subset thought to have pro-atherogenic and plaque-destabilizing properties, are present in patients with diabetes.

ARB choice may influence HF survival Posted: 11 Jan 2011 04:00 PM PST Researchers report that heart failure patients who take candesartan may have a lower risk for all-cause mortality than those who use losartan.

Taking frequent breaks from sitting may be cardioprotective Posted: 11 Jan 2011 04:00 PM PST Individuals who spend prolonged periods of time sitting may reduce their risk for cardiovascular disease by frequently taking time out to stand and move about, study results suggest.

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