Thursday, August 23, 2012

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Medical News

Vigorous exercise associated with mental illness vulnerability

Posted: 23 Aug 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Contrary to expectations, engagement in vigorous exercise is positively associated with the incidence and prevalence of psychiatric disorders, particularly bipolar II disorder and alcohol dependence, US researchers report.

Incidence of early-onset schizophrenia ‘increasing’

Posted: 23 Aug 2012 05:00 PM PDT

The incidence of diagnosed early-onset schizophrenia has increased in recent years, study results show.

UK carotid endarterectomy results revealed

Posted: 22 Aug 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Round 4 of the UK Carotid Endarterectomy Audit, organized by the Royal College of Physicians, has revealed that the average delay from stroke or transient ischemic attack symptom onset to surgery is shortening.

Nonoperative management of inflamed gallbladder may be best for elderly

Posted: 22 Aug 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Medical rather than surgical management of acute cholecystitis – or inflamed gallbladder – may be the most appropriate option for elderly patients who may be unsuitable for surgery, report researchers.

Annual follow up after ESD for early gastric cancer recommended

Posted: 22 Aug 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Almost all recurrent lesions in gastric epithelial cancer could be cured by endoscopic submucosal resection with annual follow-up exams, say the authors of a Japanese study.

Concern over ameba-infested tap water deaths

Posted: 22 Aug 2012 05:00 PM PDT

People with sinusitis who regularly treat their condition using nasal irrigation should be aware of a potential contamination risk associated with using inadequately filtered tap water, say US researchers.

Fizzy tablet is best method to receive fentanyl for cancer pain

Posted: 22 Aug 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Results of a mixed treatment comparison show that fentanyl in the form of an effervescent buccal tablet can better relieve the intensity of breakthrough cancer pain in the first 60 minutes after dosing compared with other fentanyl formulations.

Salivary IL-6 could predict recurrence after surgery in mouth cancer patients

Posted: 22 Aug 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Salivary levels of the proinflammatory cytokine interleukin-6 could be a useful predictor for locoregional recurrence in oral squamous cell carcinoma patients who are treated surgically, report researchers.

Annual follow up after ESD for early gastric cancer recommended

Posted: 22 Aug 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Almost all recurrent lesions in gastric epithelial cancer could be cured by endoscopic submucosal resection with annual follow-up exams, say the authors of a Japanese study.

Hand-held CO<sub>2</sub> monitors could improve school air quality

Posted: 22 Aug 2012 05:00 PM PDT

A new hand-held sensor may be the answer to improving air quality in schools, say researchers.

UK carotid endarterectomy results revealed

Posted: 22 Aug 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Round 4 of the UK Carotid Endarterectomy Audit, organized by the Royal College of Physicians, has revealed that the average delay from stroke or transient ischemic attack symptom onset to surgery is shortening.

UK carotid endarterectomy results revealed

Posted: 22 Aug 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Round 4 of the UK Carotid Endarterectomy Audit, organized by the Royal College of Physicians, has revealed that the average delay from stroke or transient ischemic attack symptom onset to surgery is shortening.

Enzalutamide extends castration-resistant prostate cancer survival

Posted: 19 Aug 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Enzalutamide treatment significantly improves survival in men with castration-resistant prostate cancer, demonstrate phase III trial results published in TheNew England Journal of Medicine.
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