Wednesday, April 4, 2012

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Medical News


Hippocampal volume not altered in youth with BD

Posted: 04 Apr 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Results from a Turkish study suggest that there are no significant differences in hippocampal volume between adolescents with and without bipolar disorder.

Outcomes similar in early- and adult-onset psychosis

Posted: 04 Apr 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Results from a Norwegian study suggest that there is no significant difference in 2-year outcome between patients with adolescent- and adult-onset first-episode, non-affective psychosis.

Targeted LV lead placement improves CRT outcomes

Posted: 03 Apr 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Speckle-tracking echocardiography to the target left ventricular lead placement yields a significantly improved response compared with standard cardiac resynchronization therapy, researchers say.

No link between menopause and AF

Posted: 03 Apr 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Menopausal age is not significantly associated with risk for atrial fibrillation, shows a subanalysis of the Framingham Heart Study.

Lifestyle intervention reduces mobility loss in diabetes

Posted: 03 Apr 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Intensive lifestyle intervention leads to a significant reduction in the severity of mobility-related disability compared with diabetes support and education, show findings from a US study.

Sequential CRC screening strategy ‘addresses patient preferences’

Posted: 03 Apr 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Offering a sequential choice of colorectal cancer tests may improve patient uptake of screening, suggests research published in Gut.

Non-HDL cholesterol ‘strong predictor’ of cerebrovascular events post-MI

Posted: 03 Apr 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Study findings suggest that non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol should be considered a primary therapeutic target in patients at high risk for cerebrovascular disease.

No link between menopause and AF

Posted: 03 Apr 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Menopausal age is not significantly associated with risk for atrial fibrillation, shows a subanalysis of the Framingham Heart Study.

Sequential CRC screening strategy ‘addresses patient preferences’

Posted: 03 Apr 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Offering a sequential choice of colorectal cancer tests may improve patient uptake of screening, suggests research published in Gut.

No link found between metal-on-metal hip replacement and cancer risk

Posted: 03 Apr 2012 05:00 PM PDT

A study commissioned by the National Joint Registry of England and Wales may reassure patients who may have concerns regarding the safety of their metal-on-metal hip replacements.

Patients with ADHD plus BD show altered neural circuitry

Posted: 03 Apr 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Patients who meet criteria for both attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and bipolar disorder exhibit reduced activity in brain regions associated with working memory, research shows.

Antidepressant use common in schizophrenia patients

Posted: 03 Apr 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Around 40% of patients with schizophrenia have been prescribed an antidepressant medication, despite a lack of evidence supporting their effectiveness in this patient group, say researchers.

Exposure to fungal spores in home increases asthma risk

Posted: 03 Apr 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Results from a French study confirm an association between exposure to fungal spores in the home and asthma or bronchitis-like symptoms, particularly in rural areas.

Non-HDL cholesterol ‘strong predictor’ of cerebrovascular events post-MI

Posted: 03 Apr 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Study findings suggest that non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol should be considered a primary therapeutic target in patients at high risk for cerebrovascular disease.

SITS-ISTR delivers intracerebral hemorrhage risk score

Posted: 03 Apr 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Researchers have used data from the Safe Implementation of Treatments in Stroke–International Stroke Thrombolysis Register to develop a score that predicts symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage in patients undergoing stroke thrombolysis.

Rivaroxaban effective in symptomatic pulmonary embolism

Posted: 03 Apr 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Treatment with rivaroxaban is "safe" and effective in patients with symptomatic pulmonary embolism, results from the EINSTEIN-PE trial suggest.

MI risk raised among elderly antipsychotic users

Posted: 02 Apr 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Older patients with dementia who use antipsychotic medications have an increased risk for myocardial infarction, a study suggests.

Nonshockable cardiac arrest responsive to guideline-based CPR

Posted: 02 Apr 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Individuals who experience out-of-hospital cardiac arrest from nonshockable rhythms are more likely to survive if they are given cardiopulmonary resuscitation in line with updated guideline recommendations, a study shows.

Target non-HDL cholesterol for atherosclerosis prevention

Posted: 02 Apr 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Physical activity and levels of non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol each independently predict subclinical atherosclerosis in healthy middle-aged men, data from a cross-sectional study suggest.

Add-on sitagliptin more effective than increasing insulin dose

Posted: 02 Apr 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Adding sitagliptin to insulin therapy is more effective at improving glycemic control in patients with uncontrolled Type 2 diabetes than increasing insulin dose alone, report researchers.

Alcohol may reduce diabetes risk in women but not men

Posted: 02 Apr 2012 05:00 PM PDT

People who consume large amounts of spirits and beer may be at an increased risk for prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes, report Swedish researchers.

Target non-HDL cholesterol for atherosclerosis prevention

Posted: 02 Apr 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Physical activity and levels of non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol each independently predict subclinical atherosclerosis in healthy middle-aged men, data from a cross-sectional study suggest.

Meta-analysis confirms newest statin ‘equal to atorvastatin’

Posted: 02 Apr 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Pitavastatin and low-dose atorvastatin have equivalent efficacy and safety for the treatment of dyslipidemia, results of a meta-analysis indicate.

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