Friday, December 14, 2012

Medical News

Medical News


Visual impairment and diabetes increase side by side

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 04:00 PM PST

Visual impairment that is not explained by refractive error is increasing, as is the prevalence of diabetes – particularly diabetes lasting 10 years or longer, show US study results.

High-risk leukemia patients respond to novel drug

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 04:00 PM PST

A third of adult leukemia patients given the novel drug quizartinib during a phase II study have achieved a composite response of either complete remission, or remission with incomplete platelet recovery or incomplete hematologic recovery, report US researchers.

Combination therapy reduces sleep apnea symptoms at altitude

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 04:00 PM PST

Patients with obstructive sleep apnea can better control their symptoms when traveling to higher altitudes by combining autoadjusted continuous positive airway pressure with acetazolamide, research suggests.

Graphic images best anti-smoking message

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 04:00 PM PST

The findings of a US study have backed the use of graphic imagery on cigarette packets to deter smoking.

God will control my asthma

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 04:00 PM PST

Research shows that patients' belief in God influences how likely they are to be adherent to asthma medication.

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