Monday, March 18, 2013

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Brain alterations evident in bipolar II disorder

Posted: 18 Mar 2013 05:00 PM PDT

Results from a combined voxel-based morphometry and diffusion tensor imaging study show that patients with bipolar II disorder have structural brain alterations compared with mentally healthy individuals.

Internet-based CBT shows promise for auditory hallucinations

Posted: 18 Mar 2013 05:00 PM PDT

An internet-based cognitive–behavioral therapy program could help patients with psychosis and auditory hallucinations gain access to the intervention and its clinical benefits, US study findings suggest.

Brain alterations evident in bipolar II disorder

Posted: 18 Mar 2013 05:00 PM PDT

Results from a combined voxel-based morphometry and diffusion tensor imaging study show that patients with bipolar II disorder have structural brain alterations compared with mentally healthy individuals.

Internet-based CBT shows promise for auditory hallucinations

Posted: 18 Mar 2013 05:00 PM PDT

An internet-based cognitive–behavioral therapy program could help patients with psychosis and auditory hallucinations gain access to the intervention and its clinical benefits, US study findings suggest.

Aliskiren disappoints in heart failure patients

Posted: 17 Mar 2013 05:00 PM PDT

Adding aliskiren to the standard therapy of patients hospitalized for heart failure with reduced left ventricular ejection fraction does not reduce their risk for cardiovascular mortality or readmission, shows the ASTRONAUT trial.

HIV infection speeds up HCV liver damage

Posted: 17 Mar 2013 05:00 PM PDT

Researchers have found that co-infection with HIV accelerates hepatitis C virus-related liver damage by nearly 10 years.

Tooth extraction unleashes diverse bacteremia

Posted: 17 Mar 2013 05:00 PM PDT

Dental extractions are followed by transient bacteremia that is characterized by "extraordinarily" high bacterial diversity, a study by Spanish researchers reveals.

HIV infection speeds up HCV liver damage

Posted: 17 Mar 2013 05:00 PM PDT

Researchers have found that co-infection with HIV accelerates hepatitis C virus-related liver damage by nearly 10 years.

T cell receptor profile in immune response to flu vaccine identified

Posted: 17 Mar 2013 05:00 PM PDT

Researchers have identified a profile of receptors present on T cells that induces the protective antibody response to influenza vaccine.

HRT role in breast cancer challenged

Posted: 17 Mar 2013 05:00 PM PDT

There is insufficient evidence to determine the role of hormone replacement therapy in the development of breast cancer, suggests a review published in the Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care.

Radiosurgery gains more focus after brain tumor resection

Posted: 17 Mar 2013 05:00 PM PDT

Postoperative stereotactic radiosurgery is most suitable for the management of brain metastases when gross total resection is possible and lower volumes of radiation exposure is called for.

T cell receptor profile in immune response to flu vaccine identified

Posted: 17 Mar 2013 05:00 PM PDT

Researchers have identified a profile of receptors present on T cells that induces the protective antibody response to influenza vaccine.

Selenium status shows poor association with childhood asthma

Posted: 17 Mar 2013 05:00 PM PDT

Selenium status is not associated with risk for asthma or atopy in children, study findings suggest.

Prognostic factors for pediatric renal stone treatment identified

Posted: 17 Mar 2013 05:00 PM PDT

The size and length of renal stones predict whether shock wave lithotripsy will be successful in pediatric patients, report researchers.

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