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Nitroglycerin ointment may help in improving older women’s bone health: Study

A new study has shown that nitroglycerin ointment, that is used for chest pain or angina can be beneficial in postmenopausal women in improving their bone density. In this group of women, the bone becomes increasingly weak and brittle and leads to easy fractures. The study showed that postmenopausal women who used it for 2 years showed a modest increase in bone mineral density and decrease in bone resorption (loss). The study was published in the February 23 issue of JAMA.

22 Feb 2011

Murray valley encephalitis surfaces after 37 years

A fatal and severe form of mosquito borne viral brain infection has been detected in the Riverina Murray region of New South Wales. Murray Valley encephalitis has affected sentinel chicken flocks in the northern Victorian towns of Mildura, Robinvale, Kerang and Barmah as well in the New South Wales town of Tooleybuc, near Swan Hill. The virus has not been diagnosed in a Victorian for 37 years said Victoria’s Chief Health Officer Dr John Carnie. He said although the virus had not been detected in a human, Victorians living along the Murray River should avoid being bitten by mosquitoes.

22 Feb 2011

Study: Early detection of hearing impairment may prevent chronic disease in middle-aged adults

Several factors may be associated with hearing impairment in middle-aged adults, including cardiovascular disease risks, being male and having a noisy job, according to a report published online first in the Archives of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. The paper will be appear in the May print issue of the journal.

22 Feb 2011

BAHA fitting linked with greater benefit and higher quality of life in children with hearing loss

Bone-anchored hearing aids appear helpful in improving hearing and quality of life in children with hearing loss in one or both ears, according to a report in the February issue of Archives of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

22 Feb 2011

Oral sex linked to cancer

Researchers from the United States have said that there is strong evidence linking oral sex to cancer. They have urged more study of how human papillomaviruses may be to blame for a rise in oral cancer among white men.

20 Feb 2011

Study reports 9,500 injuries, 100 deaths related to crib products in the U.S.

Parents and caregivers have traditionally relied on cribs, playpens and bassinets to protect children while they sleep. The massive crib recalls followed by the announcement in December 2010 by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission to ban drop-side cribs have caused many families to question the safety of these products.

19 Feb 2011

Smith & Nephew introduces Short Modular Femoral Hip System for orthopaedic surgery

At this week's annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Smith & Nephew Orthopaedic Division introduced its Short Modular Femoral Hip System, a modular total hip replacement stem system that exceeds the versatility and neck strength of a standard, full-size primary hip stem, while providing the stability of the traditionally longer, more invasive implant.

19 Feb 2011

Continued smoking during radiation treatment for head and neck cancer affects prognosis

Smokers who continue to smoke while undergoing radiation treatments for head and neck cancer fare significantly worse than those who quit smoking before therapy, according to a study in the February issue of the International Journal of Radiation Oncology•Biology•Physics, an official journal of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO).

17 Feb 2011

Smoking during radiation treatments reduces chance of overall survival

Smokers who continue to smoke while undergoing radiation treatments for head and neck cancer fare significantly worse than those who quit smoking before therapy, according to a study in the February issue of the International Journal of Radiation Oncology·Biology·Physics, an official journal of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO).

16 Feb 2011

Advaxis added to Mentor Capital Cancer Immunotherapy Index

Mentor Capital, Inc. reports that Advaxis, Inc. has been added as the newest member of the Mentor Capital Cancer Immunotherapy Index.

16 Feb 2011

Oral bisphosphonates outweigh the risk associated with jaw disease

A commonly prescribed osteoporosis drug is associated with a slightly elevated risk of developing the rare, but serious condition, osteonecrosis of the jaw; nonetheless the risk remains extremely low. These findings are published online in the Journal of Dental Research, the official journal of the International and American Associations for Dental Research.

14 Feb 2011

Study: Women with anorexia draw themselves with prominently different characteristics

Women suffering from anorexia or bulimia draw themselves with prominently different characteristics than women who do not have eating disorders and who are considered of normal weight. This has been revealed in a new joint study from the University of Haifa, Soroka University Medical Center and Achva Academic College, Israel, published in The Arts in Psychotherapy.

14 Feb 2011

Tiny gold particles can help doctors detect CTCs in blood of patients with head, neck cancer

Tiny gold particles can help doctors detect tumor cells circulating in the blood of patients with head and neck cancer, researchers at Emory and Georgia Tech have found.

14 Feb 2011

Longer looks: KHN's best health policy picks from thought-provoking publications

When U.S. District Court judge Roger Vinson struck down President Obama's health care program as unconstitutional, the White House declared the decision an "outlier." It was anything but that. The ruling on January 31 was in harmony with limits the Supreme Court has imposed on the use of the Constitution's commerce clause to justify far-reaching legislation by Congress.

11 Feb 2011

New research: Motorcycle helmets appear to reduce cervical spine injury

Motorcycle helmets, long known to dramatically reduce the number of brain injuries and deaths from crashes, appear to also be associated with a lower risk of cervical spine injury, new research from Johns Hopkins suggests.

10 Feb 2011

New study: Fetal surgery for spina bifida greatly improves child's mobility

Performing delicate surgery in the womb, months before birth, can substantially improve outcomes for children with a common, disabling birth defect of the spine. Experts at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia co-led a new landmark study showing that fetal surgery for spina bifida greatly reduces the need to divert fluid from the brain, improves mobility and improves the chances that a child will be able to walk independently.

9 Feb 2011

Rational use of heath care dollars for tonsillectomy

Without fanfare, hundreds of thousands of children surrender their tonsils to a surgeon's scalpel each year, usually to alleviate recurring infections and obstructive sleep problems. Most of the time, the snipped tonsils are sent to a pathologist, who looks for evidence of more serious medical problems, like unsuspected cancer.

9 Feb 2011

Neck News and Research

Nitroglycerin ointment may help in improving older women’s bone health: Study

Murray valley encephalitis surfaces after 37 years

Study: Early detection of hearing impairment may prevent chronic disease in middle-aged adults

BAHA fitting linked with greater benefit and higher quality of life in children with hearing loss

Oral sex linked to cancer

Study reports 9,500 injuries, 100 deaths related to crib products in the U.S.

Smith & Nephew introduces Short Modular Femoral Hip System for orthopaedic surgery

Continued smoking during radiation treatment for head and neck cancer affects prognosis

Smoking during radiation treatments reduces chance of overall survival

Advaxis added to Mentor Capital Cancer Immunotherapy Index

Oral bisphosphonates outweigh the risk associated with jaw disease

Study: Women with anorexia draw themselves with prominently different characteristics

Tiny gold particles can help doctors detect CTCs in blood of patients with head, neck cancer

Longer looks: KHN's best health policy picks from thought-provoking publications

New research: Motorcycle helmets appear to reduce cervical spine injury

New study: Fetal surgery for spina bifida greatly improves child's mobility

Rational use of heath care dollars for tonsillectomy

Tulane surgeon performs new robotic-assisted surgery to treat head, neck cancers

NMS Labs launches unique test for Methotrexate

Motorcycle helmets reduce spine injuries after collisions

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