Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Medical News

Medical News


Axis I disorder risk increased in youth with parental history of BD

Posted: 24 Oct 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Children with a parental history of bipolar disorder are at increased for DSM-IV axis I disorders, research shows.

Axis I disorder risk increased in youth with parental history of BD

Posted: 24 Oct 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Children with a parental history of bipolar disorder are at increased for DSM-IV axis I disorders, research shows.

Social disadvantage may increase risk for psychosis

Posted: 24 Oct 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Results from a UK study suggest that social disadvantage is associated with an increased risk for developing psychosis.

Social disadvantage may increase risk for psychosis

Posted: 24 Oct 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Results from a UK study suggest that social disadvantage is associated with an increased risk for developing psychosis.

Eyes deceive neuromuscular monitoring efforts

Posted: 23 Oct 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Measuring train-of-four ratios at the eye muscles risks leaving patients with residual paralysis after reversal of neuromuscular blockade, a study in Anesthesiology shows.

Mini-laparotomy effective in rectal cancer surgery

Posted: 23 Oct 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Mini-laparotomy for rectal cancer results in similar outcomes to that of traditional laparotomy, show results from a Chinese center.

Rapid and point-of-care tests accurate, convenient for hepatitis C screening

Posted: 23 Oct 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Rapid and point-of-care screening tests for hepatitis C have a high accuracy and quick turnaround time, suggest results of a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Lessons can be learnt from US fungal meningitis outbreak

Posted: 23 Oct 2012 05:00 PM PDT

As the current outbreak of fungal meningitis caused by contaminated methylprednisolone acetate injections continues to spread across the USA, past experience suggests that lessons can be learnt, says a US researcher.

Maternal dietary acrylamide has negative effect on fetal growth

Posted: 23 Oct 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Pregnant women who consume a diet that is high in acrylamide, found in cooked starchy foods such as toast, chips, and crisps, are more likely to give birth to a small for gestational age baby than women who do not.

Hemostatic testing may explain heavy menstrual bleeding

Posted: 23 Oct 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Results of a US study show that hemostatic screening tests are important in the evaluation of young women with heavy menstrual bleeding.

Medication at end of life indicates care quality

Posted: 23 Oct 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Medication given to patients at the end of life varies according to whether they are being cared for in a hospice or hospital, and has the potential to indicate the quality of their care, suggest researchers.

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