Monday, October 29, 2012

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Trait impulsivity linked to smoking initiation in bipolar disorder

Posted: 29 Oct 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Trait impulsivity is associated with the initiation, but not maintenance, of smoking in patients with bipolar disorder, study results suggest.

Trait impulsivity linked to smoking initiation in bipolar disorder

Posted: 29 Oct 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Trait impulsivity is associated with the initiation, but not maintenance, of smoking in patients with bipolar disorder, study results suggest.

Dermatoglyphic abnormalities evident in schizophrenia patients

Posted: 29 Oct 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Patients with schizophrenia have specific dermatoglyphic abnormalities, which support the role of neurodevelopmental disruption in development of the disorder, say US researchers.

Dermatoglyphic abnormalities evident in schizophrenia patients

Posted: 29 Oct 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Patients with schizophrenia have specific dermatoglyphic abnormalities, which support the role of neurodevelopmental disruption in development of the disorder, say US researchers.

Carotid ultrasound improves risk management in rheumatoid arthritis

Posted: 28 Oct 2012 05:00 PM PDT

A trial of radiofrequency ultrasound in patients with rheumatoid arthritis has shown that carotid intima-media thickness is significantly greater in patients treated only with synthetic therapeutics compared with those who are also taking biologics.

High BP predicts long-term CV mortality in Japanese

Posted: 28 Oct 2012 05:00 PM PDT

A study in a Japanese population has shown that an above-normal blood pressure could increase long-term risk for cardiovascular mortality.

Exercise not to blame for sudden cardiac death

Posted: 28 Oct 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Exercise is not to blame for sudden cardiac death in young and seemingly fit people, say researchers.

Post-hepatectomy mortality unexpectedly high

Posted: 28 Oct 2012 05:00 PM PDT

In-hospital mortality rates for liver resection patients may underestimate true, postoperative mortality by 50%, show the findings of a national study.

High BP predicts long-term CV mortality in Japanese

Posted: 28 Oct 2012 05:00 PM PDT

A study in a Japanese population has shown that an above-normal blood pressure could increase long-term risk for cardiovascular mortality.

Experts explore decline in throat infection admissions

Posted: 28 Oct 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Hospital admissions for acute throat infection in children have increased significantly over the past decade in the UK, while the rate of tonsillectomy has declined, researchers report.

Carotid ultrasound improves risk management in rheumatoid arthritis

Posted: 28 Oct 2012 05:00 PM PDT

A trial of radiofrequency ultrasound in patients with rheumatoid arthritis has shown that carotid intima-media thickness is significantly greater in patients treated only with synthetic therapeutics compared with those who are also taking biologics.

The PLAN for stroke prognosis

Posted: 28 Oct 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Researchers have developed a new prediction rule, which they say predicts both short-term and 1-year mortality after acute ischemic stroke.

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