Thursday, September 1, 2011

Medical News

Medical News


Low incidence of cancer and dysplasia in Barrett's esophagus

Posted: 01 Sep 2011 05:00 PM PDT

The risk for malignant progression in patients with Barrett's esophagus is lower than previously reported, research shows.

Algorithm for psoriasis treatment in elderly

Posted: 01 Sep 2011 05:00 PM PDT

A new treatment algorithm, developed by the Medical Board of the National Psoriasis Foundation, outlines several therapeutic options for elderly patients with psoriasis.

GDNF levels linked to mood state in bipolar disorder patients

Posted: 01 Sep 2011 05:00 PM PDT

Circulating levels of the glial cell-line derived neurotrophic factor are associated with mood state in patients with bipolar disorder, research suggests.

Tardive dyskinesia linked to decreased BDNF in schizophrenia patients

Posted: 01 Sep 2011 05:00 PM PDT

Tardive dyskinesia is associated with reduced levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor in patients with schizophrenia, researchers have found.

Statin use ‘no barrier to thrombolysis in acute stroke’

Posted: 01 Sep 2011 05:00 PM PDT

Statin use does not independently predict functional outcomes or bleeding risk in patients receiving thrombolytic therapy for ischemic stroke, research suggests.

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