Thursday, March 7, 2013

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Medical News


AKAP protein alterations implicated in bipolar disorder

Posted: 07 Mar 2013 04:00 PM PST

Researchers have found increased cellular expression of the postsynaptic signaling protein AKAP5/79 in the anterior cingulate cortex of patients with bipolar disorder.

Inflammatory marker for schizophrenia treatment resistance, severity

Posted: 07 Mar 2013 04:00 PM PST

Levels of the inflammatory marker soluble tumor necrosis factor receptor 1 may be associated with severity of symptoms and treatment resistance in schizophrenia, say Brazilian scientists.

AKAP protein alterations implicated in bipolar disorder

Posted: 07 Mar 2013 04:00 PM PST

Researchers have found increased cellular expression of the postsynaptic signaling protein AKAP5/79 in the anterior cingulate cortex of patients with bipolar disorder.

Fatigue linked to COPD severity, hospitalization risk

Posted: 07 Mar 2013 04:00 PM PST

Fatigue is associated with disease severity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, researchers confirm.

Urinary bisphenol A levels linked to asthma risk in children

Posted: 07 Mar 2013 04:00 PM PST

Results from a US study suggest that urinary levels of the chemical bisphenol A are positively associated with wheeze and asthma risk in young children.

Marked seasonal variation in COPD exacerbations

Posted: 07 Mar 2013 04:00 PM PST

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are significantly more likely to experience exacerbations during the winter than summer months, research shows.

Inflammatory marker for schizophrenia treatment resistance, severity

Posted: 07 Mar 2013 04:00 PM PST

Levels of the inflammatory marker soluble tumor necrosis factor receptor 1 may be associated with severity of symptoms and treatment resistance in schizophrenia, say Brazilian scientists.

EEG patterns track propofol effects

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 04:00 PM PST

Researchers have identified electroencephalogram signatures of changes in consciousness caused by propofol.

Tranexamic acid role in coronary bypass surgery

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 04:00 PM PST

Tranexamic acid balances the increased bleeding risk associated with recent clopidogrel use in patients undergoing on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting, shows a randomized trial.

Delayed adverse events rare in colonoscopy

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 04:00 PM PST

Researchers have provided evidence that colonoscopy is a well tolerated and worthwhile procedure for colorectal cancer patients, with regard to late-onset and non-gastrointestinal adverse events.

Technique breathes new life into gastric cancer diagnosis

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 04:00 PM PST

A nanomaterial breath test can accurately distinguish gastric cancer from benign stomach disorders, preliminary results show.

Delayed adverse events rare in colonoscopy

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 04:00 PM PST

Researchers have provided evidence that colonoscopy is a well tolerated and worthwhile procedure for colorectal cancer patients, with regard to late-onset and non-gastrointestinal adverse events.

Use of advanced RT techniques increases in recent years

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 04:00 PM PST

While the overall rate of radiotherapy use among patients with metastatic cancer in their last year of life was stable between 2000 and 2007, the use of advanced techniques increased during the period, show US study results.

Technique breathes new life into gastric cancer diagnosis

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 04:00 PM PST

A nanomaterial breath test can accurately distinguish gastric cancer from benign stomach disorders, preliminary results show.

Single combination inhaler may be SMART choice for asthma

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 04:00 PM PST

Results from two studies show that a regimen of asthma treatment using a single combination inhaler for maintenance and reliever therapy improves disease control compared with standard treatment in patients at high risk for exacerbations.

Salty diet may trigger autoimmune disease

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 04:00 PM PST

Results from two studies published in Nature show that eating a salty diet may trigger the development of autoimmunity.

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