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Obesity Tied to Early Myocardial Infarction
There is a strong, inverse linear relationship between body mass index (BMI) and age at first non ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) -- with women particularly at risk -- researchers report in the September 16th issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Reuters Health Information, October 2008
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H. Pylori Vaccine Passes Phase 1 Testing
An intramuscular Helicobacter pylori vaccine showed "satisfactory safety and immunogenicity, produced antigen-specific T-cell memory, and, therefore, warrants further clinical study," researchers report in the September issue of Gastroenterology.
Reuters Health Information, October 2008
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CABG Associated With Less Angina and Dyspnea at 10 Years
Results of a study published in the September issue of the American Heart Journal suggest an improvement in physical activity and symptoms of chest pain and dyspnea 10 years after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).
Reuters Health Information, October 2008
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Breastfeeding May Reduce Child's Risk of Asthma More Than 20%
Breastfeeding reduces risk of childhood wheeze, whether related to viral infections or multiple triggers, for the first 3 years of life, investigators announced here at the 18th Annual Congress of the European Respiratory Society.
Reuters Health Information, October 2008
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High Satisfaction Rate Seen With Cosmetic Breast Surgery
In a new study of several cosmetic breast operations, nearly 97% of patients reported that the results met or exceeded their expectations.
Reuters Health Information, October 2008
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Ginkgo Extract May Reduce Stroke Damage
The results of an animal study suggest that use of Ginkgo biloba extract EGb761 before or after a stroke can reduce the size of the infarct and potentially improve neurologic function. The compound appears to achieve this effect, at least in part, by enhancing an endogenous antioxidant system.
Reuters Health Information, October 2008
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Many Fibrinolytic-Treated Patients Receive Excessive Heparin Doses
Many patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) treated with fibrinolytics are given too much unfractionated heparin, according to a report in the September issue of The American Journal of Medicine.
Reuters Health Information, October 2008
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Exercise Triggers Outflow Obstruction in Many Patients With Cardiomyopathy
About two-thirds of patients with symptomatic non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy are likely to demonstrate exercise-induced left ventricular outflow tract obstruction (LVOTO), British and Israeli researchers report in the October issue of Heart.
Reuters Health Information, October 2008
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Quarter of Adolescent U.S. Girls Received HPV Vaccine
A quarter of girls aged 13-17 in the United States received Merck & Co's Gardasil vaccine last year to protect against the human papillomavirus infection and consequent cervical cancer, the U.S. government said on Thursday.
Reuters Health Information, October 2008
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Risk of Respiratory Problems Higher in Early Childhood Among Slightly Preterm Infants
Even slightly preterm birth increases risk of respiratory problems in children through age 3 years, Dutch researchers reported here Wednesday at the 18th Annual Congress of the European Respiratory Society.
Reuters Health Information, October 2008
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Rituximab Plus Ribavirin/interferon Effective Against Hepatitis C-Related Vasculitis
Rituximab combined with ribavirin and interferon alpha-2b is a safe and effective treatment for severe refractory mixed cryoglobulinemia vasculitis associated with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, according to a pilot study by French researchers reported in the October issue of the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.
Reuters Health Information, October 2008
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Several Factors Underlie Inappropriate Initial Treatment of Lactamase-Producing E. Coli
In treating bloodstream infections caused by extended-spectrum-beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Escherichia coli, prior hospitalization and unknown source of infection are among factors associated with inappropriate initial antimicrobial therapy, according to findings published in the September issue of Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy.
Reuters Health Information, October 2008
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Low Plasma Cholesterol Linked to Less Risk of High-Grade Prostate Cancer
Lower plasma cholesterol levels are associated with a decreased risk of high-grade prostate cancer, according to study findings published in the October issue of the International Journal of Cancer.
Reuters Health Information, October 2008
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MRI Aids in Assessing Risk of MS After First CNS Demyelination Episode
MRI criteria can help identify children with a first attack of inflammatory demyelination who are likely to go on to develop multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a report in the September 23rd Neurology.
Reuters Health Information, October 2008
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Frequent Mental Distress Reported by 1 in 10 Americans
New research by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows, on average, that approximately 10% of adults in the United States report that they have frequent mental distress.
Medscape Medical News, October 2008
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Recalls & Warnings Preliminary Data Suggest Spiriva Not Linked to Increased Stroke Risk
Findings contradict recently published findings that tiotropium bromide increases the risk for mortality and/or cardiovascular events.
Medscape Medical News, October 2008
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Tamoxifen May Allow Earlier Detection of ER-Negative Breast Cancer
Tamoxifen chemoprevention is already known to reduce ER-positive breast cancer, but a new study suggests it might also speed up the diagnosis of ER-negative tumors.
Medscape Medical News, October 2008
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Patients in Minimally Conscious State May Feel Pain, Need Analgesia
Functional PET imaging results suggest that patients in minimally conscious states may feel pain and therefore require analgesics.
Medscape Medical News, October 2008
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Talc Use in Genital Area Linked to Increased Risk for Ovarian Cancer
Women should avoid using talc in the genital area, say researchers reporting evidence supporting the association between such use and an increase in the risk for ovarian cancer.
Medscape Medical News, October 2008
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Probiotics Appear Safe and Effective in Treating Children With IBS
The probiotic VSL #3 improved quality of life and 3 of the 4 symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome studied.
Medscape Medical News, October 2008
