Monday, October 8, 2012

Medical News

Medical News


Kynurenic acid levels increased in bipolar patients with psychotic features

Posted: 08 Oct 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Bipolar disorder patients with a history of psychotic features have higher cerebrospinal fluid concentrations of kynurenic acid (KYNA) than those without such features, research shows.

Kynurenic acid levels increased in bipolar patients with psychotic features

Posted: 08 Oct 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Bipolar disorder patients with a history of psychotic features have higher cerebrospinal fluid concentrations of kynurenic acid (KYNA) than those without such features, research shows.

PUFA levels reduced in schizophrenia patients

Posted: 08 Oct 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Results from a systematic review and meta-analysis show that erythrocyte membrane concentrations of certain polyunsaturated fatty acids are reduced in the brains of people with schizophrenia.

PUFA levels reduced in schizophrenia patients

Posted: 08 Oct 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Results from a systematic review and meta-analysis show that erythrocyte membrane concentrations of certain polyunsaturated fatty acids are reduced in the brains of people with schizophrenia.

Genetic basis of uterine fibroids uncovered

Posted: 07 Oct 2012 05:00 PM PDT

A mutation located near the fatty acid synthase gene is associated with an increased predisposition for uterine leiomyomata or fibroids, suggest US study findings.

Recombinant protein may treat male factor fertility

Posted: 07 Oct 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Male factor infertility resulting in failed oocyte activation from dysfunctional sperm phospholipase C-zeta may be remedied through the use of a recombinant form of the protein, leading to efficient blastocyst formation, say scientists.

HPV status predicts oropharyngeal cancer irradiation response

Posted: 07 Oct 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Human papillomavirus-positive head and neck cancer is more sensitive to the initial effects of radiation therapy than HPV-negative head and neck cancer, suggest study findings.

VTE risk highlighted for rheumatoid arthritis patients

Posted: 07 Oct 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Individuals with rheumatoid arthritis are at an increased risk for venous thromboembolism, research confirms.

VTE risk highlighted for rheumatoid arthritis patients

Posted: 07 Oct 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Individuals with rheumatoid arthritis are at an increased risk for venous thromboembolism, research confirms.

Long-term education for patients may further improve diabetes outcomes

Posted: 04 Oct 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Although there have been significant advances in the provision of diabetes education since 2000, further improvements are still needed, say researchers.

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