Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Medical News

Medical News


Hyperconnectivity in brain emotion regions even in remitted bipolar I disorder

Posted: 30 Jan 2013 04:00 PM PST

Bipolar I disorder patients who are in remission display increased coupling between brain regions involved in regulating emotions, even in the absence of a psychological task, shows a US study.

Acute schizophrenia shows increased NMDA-R antibody prevalence

Posted: 30 Jan 2013 04:00 PM PST

Patients with acute schizophrenia have an increased prevalence of N-methyl-D-aspartate glutamate receptor antibodies that is distinct from that seen in NMDA-R encephalitis, scientists have found.

Hyperconnectivity in brain emotion regions even in remitted bipolar I disorder

Posted: 30 Jan 2013 04:00 PM PST

Bipolar I disorder patients who are in remission display increased coupling between brain regions involved in regulating emotions, even in the absence of a psychological task, shows a US study.

Acute schizophrenia shows increased NMDA-R antibody prevalence

Posted: 30 Jan 2013 04:00 PM PST

Patients with acute schizophrenia have an increased prevalence of N-methyl-D-aspartate glutamate receptor antibodies that is distinct from that seen in NMDA-R encephalitis, scientists have found.

Achilles tendon lengthening shows benefits for diabetic foot

Posted: 29 Jan 2013 04:00 PM PST

Researchers report that the addition of Achilles tendon lengthening to procedures for managing diabetic forefoot and midfoot ulceration seems warranted.

Sydney 2012 norovirus strain continues to spread globally

Posted: 29 Jan 2013 04:00 PM PST

A new strain of norovirus known as Sydney 2012 has caused a significant number of acute outbreaks of the infection during the 2012–2013 winter season and continues to spread worldwide.

ALDH1 expression predicts outcome in node-negative rectal cancer

Posted: 29 Jan 2013 04:00 PM PST

Expression of the cancer stem cell marker aldehyde dehydrogenase 1 is an independent predictor for poor prognosis in node-negative rectal cancer, researchers say.

Sydney 2012 norovirus strain continues to spread globally

Posted: 29 Jan 2013 04:00 PM PST

A new strain of norovirus known as Sydney 2012 has caused a significant number of acute outbreaks of the infection during the 2012–2013 winter season and continues to spread worldwide.

Tributyltin exposure may cause ‘transgenerational obesity’

Posted: 29 Jan 2013 04:00 PM PST

Research shows that offspring of mice exposed to low doses of the chemical tributyltin, used in paints, plastics, and other consumer products, have greater than normal body fat, liver fat, and fat-specific gene expression.

Pelvic floor exercises after RP ‘sufficient’

Posted: 29 Jan 2013 04:00 PM PST

Performing pelvic floor muscle training both before and after radical prostatectomy is no more effective at reducing postoperative urinary incontinence than performing the exercises after surgery, report researchers.

Inflammation could hinder energy intake in advanced cancer

Posted: 29 Jan 2013 04:00 PM PST

Energy intake, particularly energy density, is positively associated with energy balance in patients with advanced cancer, report Swedish researchers.

ALDH1 expression predicts outcome in node-negative rectal cancer

Posted: 29 Jan 2013 04:00 PM PST

Expression of the cancer stem cell marker aldehyde dehydrogenase 1 is an independent predictor for poor prognosis in node-negative rectal cancer, researchers say.

Pelvic floor exercises after RP ‘sufficient’

Posted: 29 Jan 2013 04:00 PM PST

Performing pelvic floor muscle training both before and after radical prostatectomy is no more effective at reducing postoperative urinary incontinence than performing the exercises after surgery, report researchers.

Pelvic floor exercises after RP ‘sufficient’

Posted: 29 Jan 2013 04:00 PM PST

Performing pelvic floor muscle training both before and after radical prostatectomy is no more effective at reducing postoperative urinary incontinence than performing the exercises after surgery, report researchers.

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