Monday, February 25, 2013

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Medical News


Cognitive impairments in bipolar disorder 'stable'

Posted: 25 Feb 2013 04:00 PM PST

Impaired cognitive function among bipolar disorder patients seems to be stable over time, suggesting it is an enduring feature of the condition, show the results of a longitudinal study.

Cardiometabolic risk prevention opportunity in early schizophrenia

Posted: 25 Feb 2013 04:00 PM PST

esearchers have found that cardiometabolic risk in patients with schizophrenia is heightened in those with established disease, suggesting a need for early intervention in those presenting with their first episode.

Cognitive impairments in bipolar disorder 'stable'

Posted: 25 Feb 2013 04:00 PM PST

Impaired cognitive function among bipolar disorder patients seems to be stable over time, suggesting it is an enduring feature of the condition, show the results of a longitudinal study.

Cardiometabolic risk prevention opportunity in early schizophrenia

Posted: 25 Feb 2013 04:00 PM PST

esearchers have found that cardiometabolic risk in patients with schizophrenia is heightened in those with established disease, suggesting a need for early intervention in those presenting with their first episode.

CT angiography uncovers cardiovascular disease risk

Posted: 24 Feb 2013 04:00 PM PST

Computed tomography angiography can warn of the likelihood for major adverse cardiovascular events in patients suspected of having coronary artery disease in the absence of medically modifiable risk factors, research shows.

Protamine–heparin complex antibodies raise concerns

Posted: 24 Feb 2013 04:00 PM PST

Almost a third of patients treated with protamine for heparin reversal during cardiopulmonary bypass develop antibodies to circulating protamine–heparin complexes, study findings suggest.

Antioxidant boosts liver transplant outcomes

Posted: 24 Feb 2013 04:00 PM PST

Infusion of N-acetylcysteine in liver donors can significantly improve the outcome of transplantation, research shows.

Kaposi’s sarcoma risk factors revealed

Posted: 24 Feb 2013 04:00 PM PST

Scientists have uncovered an intriguing relationship between the risk for Kaposi's sarcoma, smoking, and the use of highly active antiretroviral therapy.

Genetic testing strategy for familial high cholesterol questioned

Posted: 24 Feb 2013 04:00 PM PST

Current testing strategies for the families of patients with familial hypercholesterolemia may not be an efficient use of health resources, suggest study results published in The Lancet.

Kaposi’s sarcoma risk factors revealed

Posted: 24 Feb 2013 04:00 PM PST

Scientists have uncovered an intriguing relationship between the risk for Kaposi's sarcoma, smoking, and the use of highly active antiretroviral therapy.

Screening of children with LUT dysfunction needs refining

Posted: 24 Feb 2013 04:00 PM PST

Physicians should include screening for psychosocial comorbidities and obesity when evaluating children with lower urinary tract dysfunction, say researchers.

Protamine–heparin complex antibodies raise concerns

Posted: 24 Feb 2013 04:00 PM PST

Almost a third of patients treated with protamine for heparin reversal during cardiopulmonary bypass develop antibodies to circulating protamine–heparin complexes, study findings suggest.

Screening of children with LUT dysfunction needs refining

Posted: 24 Feb 2013 04:00 PM PST

Physicians should include screening for psychosocial comorbidities and obesity when evaluating children with lower urinary tract dysfunction, say researchers.

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