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Rescue Breathing Improves CPR Outcomes in Kids

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:25:39 EST

Children suffering out-of-hospital cardiac arrests from noncardiac causes were more likely to have a good outcome if they received bystander CPR with rescue breathing, according to a new study.

RESPOND: Ticagrelor Improves Platelet Inhibition in Both Clopidogrel Responders and Nonresponders

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:01:14 EST

The authors of the study also suggest that ticagrelor may inhibit platelets more effectively than prasugrel.

Immunizing Children and Teenagers May Protect Entire Community From Influenza

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:24:49 EST

Study opens up possibility of new strategy in "herd immunity."

Montelukast Reduces Recurrent Wheezing in Infants With Bronchiolitis

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:17:21 EST

Infants with postrespiratory syncytial virus bronchiolitis have reduced eosinophil degranulation and fewer episodes of recurrent wheezing after montelukast treatment.

Ustekinumab Improves Sexual Dysfunction in Patients With Psoriasis

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:28:06 EST

Quality of life is improved with the interleukin-12 inhibitor ustekinumab, including an improvement in sexual dysfunction, even in women.

Combination Therapy in Alzheimer's Patients Significantly Eases Caregiver Distress

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:26:07 EST

Caregiver distress is significantly attenuated when Alzheimer's disease patients are treated with a combination of memantine plus a cholinesterase inhibitor vs cholinesterase inhibitor monotherapy.

Quetiapine Linked to More Rapid Onset of Metabolic Disturbances in Elderly Patients

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:13:19 EST

The use of quetiapine is associated with more rapid onset of metabolic disturbances than other antipsychotics in elderly patients.

Senate Delays Medicare Pay Cut Until October 1

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:36:57 EST

If the House concurs and President Obama signs the measure into law, it will be the third time in 4 months that lawmakers have postponed the reduction.

Medicare Part D Has Not Improved Access to Medication Among Beneficiaries With Depression

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:16:50 EST

Access to medication has not improved among Medicare beneficiaries with depressive symptoms despite efforts to do with the introduction of Medicare Part D.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Reduces Pain of Migraine With Aura

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:49:59 EST

Electrical field could reduce corticol spreading depression involved in migraine with aura.

Going Regional? Think Local. New Study Probes Overlap Between PCI and Non-PCI Hospitals

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:37:03 EST

A Medicare analysis looking at 30-day mortality between hospitals offering PCI and those that don't hints that policy-makers looking to regionalize AMI care need to take into account what works and what doesn't at a local level.

Components of Metabolic Syndrome Linked to Plaque Progression

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:37:03 EST

A new IVUS study has found that although the metabolic syndrome is associated with accelerated plaque progression, this can be attributed to its individual component risk factors rather than the syndrome itself.

High Hospital Occupancy Confers Increased Inpatient Mortality Risk

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:17:26 EST

Nurse staffing levels, weekend admission, and seasonal influenza are also factors.

Warfarin-Treated Patients at Higher Risk for ICH Following tPA for Stroke

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:54:49 EST

The surprising finding is calling current practice into question.

FDA Approves Botox for Muscle Spasms

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:42:13 EST

The FDA has approved a new indication for onabotulinumtoxin A injection for spasticity in the flexor muscles of the elbow, wrist, and fingers for adults.

Parents Consider "Hastening Death" in Children With Terminal Cancer

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:05:51 EST

The first study of its kind found that parents who had lost a child to cancer considered "hastening death" in cases of uncontrollable pain and suffering.

A Third Study Finds Bisphosphonates Reduce Breast Cancer Risk

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:22:49 EST

Women who were taking bisphosphonates for osteoporosis had a 30% reduced risk for breast cancer, compared with control subjects not taking these drugs.

Circumcision May Not Cut HIV Spread Among Gay Men in the West

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:07:13 EST

Although studies in Africa have shown that circumcision can lower the spread of HIV among heterosexuals, it may not do much to prevent infections among gay and bisexual men in Western countries, a new study suggests.

Home Abortion Drug Use Effective, Safe for Most

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:07:13 EST

Medication-induced home abortions are safe for women who are 50 to 63 days pregnant, a new study from Sweden shows.

Few US Studies Compare One Drug to Another: Report

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:00:35 EST

Comparing medical treatments to find the best and the cheapest may be a pillar of U.S. healthcare reform efforts, but very little such research is being done, according to a report published on Tuesday.