| Date |
Title |
Rating |
| 2008-07-31 |
Cancer patients not given enough information about survival benefits of palliative chemotherapy |
None |
| 2008-07-31 |
Watching too much TV is causing some university students to pack on the pounds |
None |
| 2008-07-31 |
Research team creates human ALS motor neurons |
None |
| 2008-07-31 |
New studies examine use of the nucleoside polymerase inhibitor, R1626, to the standard therapy for hepatitis C |
None |
| 2008-07-31 |
study shows compounds from soy affect brain and reproductive development |
None |
| 2008-07-31 |
Study reveals cost of stabbings to British health service |
None |
| 2008-07-31 |
What do doctors tell patients about the survival benefits of palliative chemotherapy? |
None |
| 2008-07-31 |
Drug use by Europe's youth leads to risky sexual behaviour |
None |
| 2008-07-31 |
Study sheds light on why addiction is a chronic disease |
5 |
| 2008-07-31 |
Warfarin may prevent liver failure in hepatitis C |
None |
| 2008-07-31 |
Living with someone reduces risk of developing Alzheimer's |
None |
| 2008-07-31 |
Metabolic syndrome and alcohol comsumption |
None |
| 2008-07-31 |
Excess fat around the heart may be worse than high BMI for heart attacks |
1 |
| 2008-07-30 |
Survey reveals most drinkers exceed current safe alcohol guidelines |
None |
| 2008-07-30 |
Genetic clues to schizophrenia uncovered |
None |
| 2008-07-30 |
Stanford Medicine explores the complex world of clinical trials |
None |
| 2008-07-30 |
Promising new therapy for Alzheimer's |
None |
| 2008-07-30 |
Rember, new Alzheimer's drug offers hope to sufferers |
3.7 |
| 2008-07-30 |
Retirement could be hazardous for the health |
None |
| 2008-07-29 |
Twenty percent of British adult survivors of childhood cancer smoke despite hazards |
None |
| 2008-07-29 |
Cholesterol lowering drugs may protect against dementia |
None |
| 2008-07-29 |
Bladder problems may leave mark on brain contributing to sleep and attention problems |
None |
| 2008-07-29 |
Australian Alzheimer's trial published in the Lancet |
None |
| 2008-07-29 |
Markers in blood and spinal fluid, and a new imaging agent, show promise for early detection of Alzheimer's |
None |
| 2008-07-29 |
Alzheimer's disease patients show improvement in trial of new drug |
None |
| 2008-07-29 |
Laboratory and mouse studies show targeted drug blocks the growth of breast cancer cells that spread to the brain |
None |
| 2008-07-29 |
Laser therapy more effective than corticosteroids in long term treatment of diabetic macular edema |
None |
| 2008-07-29 |
How mixing medications can be fatal |
None |
| 2008-07-29 |
A daily 45 minute walk limits the impact of diabetes |
None |
| 2008-07-28 |
Statins reduce the risk of dementia by half |
None |
| 2008-07-28 |
Most adults in U.S. will be overweight or obese by 2030 |
None |
| 2008-07-28 |
Accelerated bone turnover remains after weight loss |
None |
| 2008-07-28 |
Viagra and Levitra ED drugs shown to allow more chemo to reach brain tumors |
None |
| 2008-07-28 |
Hormone deprivation therapy - used for prostate cancer - may cause recall and concentration problems |
None |
| 2008-07-28 |
Medical errors costing $1.5 billion annually |
None |
| 2008-07-28 |
New Alzheimer's studies show advances against different treatment targets |
None |
| 2008-07-28 |
Oxytocin hormone plays role in social bonding and maternal behaviors |
None |
| 2008-07-27 |
Physical fitness levels influence brain atrophy in Alzheimer's |
None |
| 2008-07-27 |
Amyloid plaques seen with conventional MRI in animal model for first time |
None |
| 2008-07-27 |
Clinical trials to examine mushrooms' cancer-fighting properties |
None |
| 2008-07-27 |
Lung inflammation from influenza and other infections could be turned off following new discovery |
None |
| 2008-07-27 |
Amgen announces positive results for Denosumab postmenopausal osteoporosis trial |
None |
| 2008-07-24 |
Chemo and radiation after surgery prolongs life for pancreatic cancer patients |
None |
| 2008-07-24 |
Xylitol 'gummy bears' may prevent dental problems |
None |
| 2008-07-24 |
Study shows emergency physicians have good first instincts in diagnosing heart attacks |
None |
| 2008-07-24 |
Energy drinks associated with risk-taking behaviors among college students |
5 |
| 2008-07-24 |
Raltegravir drug combo works against highly resistant strain of HIV |
None |
| 2008-07-23 |
Statins appear to improve survival in kidney transplant recipients |
None |
| 2008-07-23 |
Endurance exercise makes heart younger |
None |
| 2008-07-23 |
First-of-its-kind study examines whether fat tissues from different areas of the body vary in stem cell concentration |
None |
| 2008-07-23 |
Sorafenib extends life of advanced liver cancer patients |
None |
| 2008-07-23 |
Making patients move requires the right exercise advice |
None |
| 2008-07-23 |
Fish oil supplements could slow wound healing |
None |
| 2008-07-23 |
Medical blogs can pose threat to patient privacy |
None |
| 2008-07-22 |
No doubt: sun causes melanomas |
None |
| 2008-07-22 |
PET-CT scanners detect secondary head and neck cancers |
None |
| 2008-07-22 |
New study finds working age adults with major chronic conditions grew 25 percent over 10 years |
None |
| 2008-07-22 |
Coronary heart disease linked to problems with reasoning, vocabulary and verbal fluency |
None |
| 2008-07-22 |
Gilead initiates phase III trial of Elvitegravir |
None |
| 2008-07-22 |
End of life physician-patient communication |
None |
| 2008-07-22 |
Tattoos - who gets rid of them and why |
None |
| 2008-07-22 |
Epilepsy drug may raise the risk of birth defects |
None |
| 2008-07-22 |
Trial of treatment of inflammatory bowel disease begins at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center |
None |
| 2008-07-22 |
Defining healthcare needs for chronic illness |
None |
| 2008-07-21 |
Taking the epilepsy drug topiramate may increase risk of birth defects |
None |
| 2008-07-21 |
Study shows promising results in deep brain stimulation for treatment-resistant depression |
None |
| 2008-07-21 |
CUPID cannabinoid MS study reaches milestone |
None |
| 2008-07-21 |
Dimebon, old hay fever drug shows promise in treating Alzheimer's |
None |
| 2008-07-21 |
Trial of new AIDS vaccine bites the dust |
None |
| 2008-07-20 |
Reduced dose anthracycline post-breast cancer surgery has no effect on outcome |
None |
| 2008-07-19 |
Study looks at UK's controversial choice of HPV vaccine |
None |
| 2008-07-19 |
Coffee and smoking notorious at Alcoholics Anonymous meetings |
4 |
| 2008-07-19 |
Loud music leads to more drinking in less time |
5 |
| 2008-07-19 |
Common stereotypes about obese workers dismissed in new study |
None |
| 2008-07-17 |
NIAID will not conduct the PAVE 100 HIV vaccine study |
None |
| 2008-07-17 |
Using genetics to improve traditional psychiatric diagnoses |
None |
| 2008-07-17 |
Shared gene expression alterations in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder |
None |
| 2008-07-16 |
D-cycloserine may improve behavioral therapy treatment for anxiety |
None |
| 2008-07-16 |
Culturally tailored education can improve blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes |
None |
| 2008-07-16 |
Metrifonate and praziquantel for urinary schistosomiasis |
None |
| 2008-07-16 |
Regularly use of salmeterol for asthma: more evidence of long-term problems |
None |
| 2008-07-16 |
AFFiRiS GmbH alzheimer's vaccine progress |
None |
| 2008-07-15 |
Men and women react differently to temptation |
5 |
| 2008-07-15 |
Possible link found between X-rays and prostate cancer |
None |
| 2008-07-15 |
New understanding of fetal hemoglobin regulation in patients with sickle cell disease |
None |
| 2008-07-15 |
"Smothered" genes combine with mutations to yield poor out come in cancer patients |
None |
| 2008-07-15 |
Chemo pill shows promise for advanced lymphoma |
None |
| 2008-07-14 |
Variations in the serotonin transporter gene may determine who responds best to antidepressant |
None |
| 2008-07-14 |
Certain communication skills can help physicians increase the efficiency of their time with patients during office visits |
None |
| 2008-07-14 |
Prehypertension in adults aged 18 to 30 common and associated with coronary atherosclerosis |
None |
| 2008-07-14 |
Study examines heparin use following cardioembolic stroke |
None |
| 2008-07-14 |
Plant sterols to lower cholesterol have risks |
3.7 |
| 2008-07-14 |
Link between DNA palindromes and disease discovered |
None |
| 2008-07-14 |
Chantix for smoking cessation performs better than placebos |
None |
| 2008-07-14 |
Physical exercise may prevent brain shrinkage in early Alzheimer's |
None |
| 2008-07-14 |
Older patients more satisfied with care when accompanied to medical visits |
None |
| 2008-07-14 |
Optimism is good for heart health, at least among men, a new study shows |
None |
| 2008-07-13 |
Heavy alcohol use tied to conditions in the college environment |
None |
| 2008-07-13 |
Common genetic variations increase risk of life-long nicotine addiction for young smokers |
None |
| 2008-07-13 |
Treating rare breast cancer with radiation therapy may lower recurrence rate |
None |
| 2008-07-13 |
Does this make me look fat? |
None |
| 2008-07-13 |
Insulin suppresses receptors that cause cascade of inflammation |
None |
| 2008-07-10 |
Hormone replacement therapy and gallbladder disease |
None |
| 2008-07-10 |
Talking about sex to teenagers |
None |
| 2008-07-10 |
Common mechanisms may underlie autism's diverse mutations |
None |
| 2008-07-10 |
Potential new way to prevent graft-versus-host disease |
None |
| 2008-07-10 |
How alcohol impacts heart and stroke risk may differ for men and women |
None |
| 2008-07-10 |
Scientists predict new uses for existing drugs from their side effects |
None |
| 2008-07-10 |
UT Southwestern launches study of surgical option for treating diabetic and other neuropathies |
None |
| 2008-07-10 |
Novel drug ionophore shows potential for Alzheimer's |
None |
| 2008-07-09 |
An analysis of food's affect on the brain |
5 |
| 2008-07-09 |
Researchers to compare common ARV as a pill and vaginal gel in unique HIV prevention study |
None |
| 2008-07-09 |
Combining medical knowledge to save lives |
None |
| 2008-07-09 |
Swedish study finds many men not told wife's cancer incurable or told too late |
None |
| 2008-07-09 |
The good and bad side of dopamine |
None |
| 2008-07-09 |
Good sex at 70 |
None |
| 2008-07-09 |
Liver protein fetuin-A linked to type 2 diabetes in seniors |
None |
| 2008-07-08 |
Increased potassium/sodium in diet may decrease risk of hypertension, coronary heart disease and stroke |
None |
| 2008-07-08 |
Stopping drinking may lead to health problems including depression |
None |
| 2008-07-08 |
Cigarette smoking leads to bladder cancer - need for more awareness |
None |
| 2008-07-08 |
Will our future brains be smaller? |
None |
| 2008-07-08 |
Sumatriptan/naproxen sodium drug combo taken early relieves migraine symptoms |
None |
| 2008-07-08 |
Post-traumatic stress disorder causes early death from heart disease |
None |
| 2008-07-08 |
Keeping a food diary doubles diet weight loss |
None |
| 2008-07-07 |
U-M study to look at effects of chemotherapy on brain function of breast cancer survivors |
None |
| 2008-07-07 |
The secrets to a long and healthy life |
None |
| 2008-07-07 |
Disruption of blood sugar levels after heart surgery is common |
None |
| 2008-07-07 |
Link between childhood eczema and asthma calls for more aggressive therapies |
None |
| 2008-07-06 |
6 in every 100 patients die in hospital due to adverse drug reaction |
None |
| 2008-07-06 |
Families where children are born without a genetic or gestational link to their parents are functioning well |
None |
| 2008-07-04 |
Screening athletes for heart disorders would save lives |
None |
| 2008-07-04 |
Gene technique that alters CCR5-producing gene increases resistance to HIV in mice |
None |
| 2008-07-03 |
Resveratrol improves health, but not longevity in aging mice |
None |
| 2008-07-03 |
Weight loss program or exercise, which is best? |
None |
| 2008-07-03 |
Controlling bone disease improves survival of hemodialysis patients |
None |
| 2008-07-02 |
Quantum dot nanoparticles can penetrate skin through minor abrasions |
None |
| 2008-07-02 |
Coronary arterial calcium scans help detect overall death risk in the elderly |
None |
| 2008-07-02 |
New research shows that adrenal nodules not being adequately evaluated |
None |
| 2008-07-02 |
Mediterranean diet cuts cancer risk |
None |
| 2008-07-02 |
Shortcuts in using bar coding technology at hospitals undermines systems' safeguards, study finds |
None |
| 2008-07-02 |
Caffeine could help prevent multiple sclerosis |
None |
| 2008-07-02 |
Avoid cancer by eating a Mediterranean diet |
5 |
| 2008-07-01 |
Worksite-based programs for weight loss are helpful |
None |
| 2008-07-01 |
Weekends can sabotage weight-control efforts |
None |
| 2008-07-01 |
Healing touch therapy |
None |
| 2008-07-01 |
The benefits of green tea in reducing an important risk factor for heart disease |
None |
| 2008-07-01 |
Study says cut to junior doctors' hours does not compromise patients' safety |
None |
| 2008-07-01 |
Significant gender differences in heart disease |
None |
| 2008-07-01 |
Brain-injured patients need better and earlier nutrition |
None |
| 2008-07-01 |
Hydrogen sulfide significantly improves survival after extreme blood loss |
None |
| 2008-07-01 |
Broad differences in alcohol, tobacco and illegal drug use across countries |
None |
| 2008-07-01 |
U.S. has highest levels of illegal cocaine and cannabis use |
None |
| 2008-07-01 |
100 percent oxygen resuscitation after brain injury may do more harm than good to children |
None |
| 2008-07-01 |
Carbohydrate and caffeine following exhaustive exercise helps muscles refuel |
None |
| 2008-07-01 |
Low levels of good cholesterol could signal dementia |
None |