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Date Title Comments Rating
2012-08-31 The safety of trainee surgeons: an interview with Prof Calvin Coffey 0 4
2012-08-31 Study reports flaws in design, analysis, and interpretation of Lyme disease 3 4.5
2012-08-31 MDR-TB, XDR-TB more widespread than previously believed, study shows 0 None
2012-08-31 Doubt cast on LABA withdrawal in combination asthma therapy 0 None
2012-08-31 Mammographic density 'unrelated to breast cancer death risk' 0 None
2012-08-31 Promising results with SLIT for childhood grass pollen allergy 0 None
2012-08-31 Global tobacco use remains high 0 None
2012-08-31 French data highlight women under 60 at risk for heart disease 0 None
2012-08-31 TNF inhibitors best cardiac option for psoriasis patients 0 None
2012-08-31 Smoking rates increased in relatives of schizophrenia patients 0 None
2012-08-31 Subsyndromal symptoms hasten relapse in BD 0 None
2012-08-31 Excessive daytime sleepiness during pregnancy should raise the alarm 0 None
2012-08-31 Useful vision maintained long term after lens-sparing vitrectomy for ROP 0 None
2012-08-31 Quitting could cut SAH risk for some smokers 0 None
2012-08-31 Sleep apnea’s contribution to diabetic nephropathy needs attention 0 None
2012-08-31 LCZ696 could be of PARAMOUNT importance in heart failure 0 None
2012-08-31 Tunes and T-shirts for cardiac rehabilitation 0 None
2012-08-31 Dark chocolate lovers can handle wide range of bitter tastes before rejection 0 None
2012-08-31 New research about brain and related disorders to be unveiled at Neuroscience 2012 0 None
2012-08-31 Glaucoma and cell death: an interview with Dr. Vivek Gupta 1 3
2012-08-31 Weill Cornell Medical College receives three new research grants for translational blood cancer study 0 None
2012-08-30 Early European TAVI registry data unveiled 0 None
2012-08-30 Dabigatran exposure may RE-LY on genetics 0 None
2012-08-30 Optimal cutoffs for defining pain in multiple sclerosis 0 None
2012-08-30 Physical, verbal reminders could improve preoperative preparation 0 None
2012-08-30 Emergency readmission after endoscopy linked to mortality risk 0 None
2012-08-30 Achievable outcomes focus of long-term postmenopausal weight loss 0 None
2012-08-30 Early cannabis use damages developing brain 0 None
2012-08-30 Duration of untreated bipolar disorder ‘too long’ 0 5
2012-08-30 Pressure’s not off for diabetic feet 0 None
2012-08-30 Patients at risk for psychosis report increased childhood trauma 0 None
2012-08-30 Early treatment dropout common in bipolar disorder 0 None
2012-08-30 Oral lesion progression markers validated, discovered 0 None
2012-08-30 Sterotactic radiotherapy offers good results in recurrent head and neck cancer 0 None
2012-08-30 Non-right-handedness increased in BD patients 0 None
2012-08-30 Closing in on neurologic biomarker diagnosis 0 None
2012-08-30 Anastomotic leakage does not increase rectal cancer recurrence risk 0 None
2012-08-30 Chronic nerve pain: an interview with Professor Sally Lawson 5 5
2012-08-30 Single serve packages may help reduce energy intake at breakfast 0 None
2012-08-30 Drug-resistant tuberculosis levels described as alarming by international study 0 None
2012-08-30 Strong neural communication between the hemispheres predicts math performance 0 None
2012-08-30 UCSF’s intensive care unit study receives $2.1 million Moore Foundation grant 0 None
2012-08-29 Long-term cardiac impact of Japan quake revealed 0 None
2012-08-29 Tunes and T-shirts for cardiac rehabilitation 0 None
2012-08-29 PROTECT: Still no clear winner in the battle of the stent generations 0 None
2012-08-29 Where there’s no smoke, there’s less bladder cancer 0 None
2012-08-29 FAST-MI highlights young women at risk for heart disease 0 None
2012-08-29 Childhood coagulation marker levels distinct from adulthood 0 None
2012-08-29 Country drinking water may pose child health risk 0 None
2012-08-29 Risk factors for obesity in pet rabbits similar to those in other animals 0 None
2012-08-29 Evidence lacking for use of misoprostol in PPH prevention 0 None
2012-08-29 Physicians’ emotional, institutional barriers prolong medical futility at end of life 0 5
2012-08-29 Vitamin to the rescue in fight with ‘superbugs’ 0 5
2012-08-29 Palm reversal sign language errors common in children with ASD 0 None
2012-08-29 Mortality risk similar for White vs Black diabetics 0 None
2012-08-29 DUP may differentiate schizoaffective disorder from BD 0 None
2012-08-29 Factors linked to occupational disability in BD identified 0 None
2012-08-29 Endoscopic microsurgery effective for giant rectal adenomas 0 None
2012-08-29 Elevated CRP is phenotype for familial preserved cognition 0 None
2012-08-29 Neuromuscular block may not hamper facemask airway success 0 None
2012-08-29 Preventing falls in older people: an interview with Professor Lindy Clemson 0 None
2012-08-29 Risk of stroke after myocardial infarction seems to decrease with improvements in coronary care 0 None
2012-08-29 Metabolism drives the brain clock, reveals study 0 4
2012-08-29 Study looks at exercise habits among cancer patients 0 None
2012-08-28 Study examines risk factors associated with Humvee injury risk to U.S. military personnel 0 None
2012-08-28 Resuming smoking after stroke can increase risk of mortality 0 None
2012-08-28 Being physically fit also increases the chances of aging healthily 0 None
2012-08-27 Healthy foods consumed more often by the wealthy than poor 0 None
2012-08-27 Healthy behaviours decrease risk of high blood pressure by two thirds 0 None
2012-08-27 Patients with psoriasis are at high risk of new-onset diabetes mellitus 0 None
2012-08-27 Consuming energy drinks can exert acute positive benefits on myocardial performance 0 None
2012-08-27 Belly fat linked with increased risk of cardiovascular death in normal weight individuals 0 None
2012-08-27 Appeals Court upholds federal funding of human embryonic stem cell research 0 None
2012-08-27 Health and defense applications account for 40% of business R&D: NSF report 0 None
2012-08-27 Study investigates effects of passive smoking on the levels of three parameters 0 5
2012-08-27 Diet and exercise help protect astronauts' bones in space 0 None
2012-08-24 MRC awards grant to design new drug for treatment of chronic pain 0 None
2012-08-24 Employee benefits, stable leadership improve nurse retention in homes 0 None
2012-08-24 Statins reduce pancreatitis risk 0 None
2012-08-24 Heating as well as cleaning contact lens cases kills bacteria best 0 None
2012-08-24 Vandetanib shows efficacy in thyroid cancer 0 None
2012-08-24 Children may benefit from having older mothers 0 None
2012-08-24 Revision surgery improves upper limb amputation outcome 0 None
2012-08-24 Concern over tattoo-related infections 0 None
2012-08-24 HIV-like immunodeficiency observed in Asia 0 None
2012-08-24 Incidence of early-onset schizophrenia ‘increasing’ 0 None
2012-08-24 Vigorous exercise associated with mental illness vulnerability 0 None
2012-08-24 Prescription drug monitoring systems alert abuse 0 None
2012-08-24 Radiating fears over diabetes in childhood cancer survivors 0 None
2012-08-24 Sleep apnea is not necessarily a male disorder 0 None
2012-08-24 Bleeding risk from aneurysm high in hemorrhagic AVM radiosurgery 0 None
2012-08-24 Study highlights importance of using appropriately treated water for sinus irrigation 0 None
2012-08-24 Close contact strategy does not work for young people after suicide attempts 0 None
2012-08-24 Gibbons use same vocal techniques as professional soprano singers 0 None
2012-08-24 New disease causes AIDS-like symptoms but not spread through virus 0 None
2012-08-24 Study shows how cancer survival rates developed in West Germany 0 None
2012-08-23 UK carotid endarterectomy results revealed 0 None
2012-08-23 Concern over ameba-infested tap water deaths 1 None
2012-08-23 Inappropriate prescriptions for the elderly prevalent in primary care 0 None
2012-08-23 Hand-held CO2 monitors could improve school air quality 0 None
2012-08-23 Adult surgery rescues overcorrected club foot deformity 0 None
2012-08-23 Novel questionnaire reliably assesses antiepileptic adverse effects in children 0 None
2012-08-23 Poor affect recognition may not predict psychosis in high-risk patients 0 None
2012-08-23 Annual follow up after ESD for early gastric cancer recommended 0 None
2012-08-23 Schizophrenia patients benefit from text message reminders 0 None
2012-08-23 Nicotine dependence risk increased in bipolar disorder 0 None
2012-08-23 Salivary IL-6 could predict recurrence after surgery in mouth cancer patients 0 None
2012-08-23 Nonoperative management of inflamed gallbladder may be best for elderly 0 4
2012-08-23 Fizzy tablet is best method to receive fentanyl for cancer pain 0 None
2012-08-23 HDL cholesterol benefits reduced with high C-reactive protein 0 None
2012-08-23 Antibiotics: do they affect contraceptives? 0 None
2012-08-23 Neuroscientists try to decipher precisely how human brain constructs our sense of self 0 None
2012-08-23 UNH faculty member to study effectiveness of two distinct strength-training regimens on older adults 0 None
2012-08-23 Scientists report discovery of strong oral cavity carcinogen in smokeless tobacco 0 None
2012-08-23 NIH awards $100,000 STTR Phase I Grant to Transgenomic for pancreatic cancer research 0 None
2012-08-23 Link between specific weather conditions and dengue fever outbreaks 0 None
2012-08-23 UMN study shows eating less is about reduced desire and willpower 0 None
2012-08-22 ADHD symptoms 'present in most children who stutter' 0 None
2012-08-22 Life-quality concerns for multiple myeloma survivors 0 None
2012-08-22 Downward trend for heart failure in Canada 0 None
2012-08-22 Common diabetes treatment may cause bladder cancer 0 None
2012-08-22 Pain intensity not only predictor for hysterectomy 0 None
2012-08-22 Serum autoantibodies predict IgA nephropathy disease progression 0 None
2012-08-22 Spicy solution for viral infection 0 None
2012-08-22 Ventricular factors linked to early and late post-cardiac surgery mortality 0 None
2012-08-22 Schizophrenia patients benefit from text message reminders 0 None
2012-08-22 Non-righthandedness increased in BD patients 0 None
2012-08-22 Risk factors for urinary tract disease also common in idiopathic cystitis, in cats 0 None
2012-08-22 Surgeons should not resist rectal resection in endometriosis 0 3
2012-08-22 Vision symptoms plus retinal changes trigger need for AMD intervention 0 None
2012-08-22 Evidence stacks up against bisphenol A 0 None
2012-08-22 ‘Sitting service’ at end of life may improve chances of dying at home 0 None
2012-08-22 CKD may raise stroke, bleeding risk in AF patients 0 None
2012-08-22 Study on sea lamprey may indicate how potentially deleterious genes can be controlled 0 None
2012-08-22 Reasoning and behavioral control dependent on different regions of frontal lobes 0 4
2012-08-22 NIAID announces 14 grants for basic research to identify new HIV vaccine approaches 0 None
2012-08-21 HDL cholesterol benefits reduced with high C-reactive protein 0 None
2012-08-21 Vitamin D may help fight childhood acute respiratory infections 0 None
2012-08-21 Stem-cell therapy holds promise for postinjury arthritis prevention 0 None
2012-08-21 Highly sensitive troponin assay shortens heart attack diagnosis 0 None
2012-08-21 Childhood asthma link shows it is never too soon for mums to quit smoking 0 None
2012-08-21 Social phobia prevalent in OCD patients 1 None
2012-08-21 Deep abdominal muscle activation lessens lower back pain 0 None
2012-08-21 CKD may raise stroke, bleeding risk in AF patients 0 None
2012-08-21 Genetic key to severe malaria resistance uncovered 0 3
2012-08-21 International guidelines improve outcomes after dental trauma 0 None
2012-08-21 CHD patients do not need to rule out high-intensity exercise 0 None
2012-08-21 Sore throat treatment should be individually tailored 0 5
2012-08-21 Gene therapy applied to peripheral arterial disease 0 None
2012-08-21 Interhemispheric coordination reduced in schizophrenia 0 None
2012-08-21 Impulsiveness linked to bipolar disorder severity 0 None
2012-08-21 Bile duct cancer chosen as next indication for PCI Biotech 0 5
2012-08-21 House Bill 6218 would create interdepartmental autoimmune disease coordinating committee 1 None
2012-08-21 MitoTarget Project and neurodegenerative diseases: an interview with Rebecca Pruss, Ph.D., CSO of Trophos 0 4
2012-08-21 National Jewish Health, BWH to receive NHLBI grant for second phase of COPDGene project 0 None
2012-08-21 Study finds academic problems among students who sacrifice sleep for extra study time 0 None
2012-08-21 New attack on arthritis pain 0 None
2012-08-21 People with metabolic abnormalities may experience rapid decline in their cognitive skills 0 4
2012-08-21 Study finds decline in incidence of heart failure cases in Ontario 0 None
2012-08-21 Coconut water really does deserve its popular reputation as Mother Nature's own sports drink 0 None
2012-08-20 Three-step risk-screening method devised for Parkinson’s disease 0 None
2012-08-20 Parkinson’s disease with dementia falls into two pathologic subgroups 0 None
2012-08-20 PD risk factors for potential clinical screening identified 0 None
2012-08-20 Physiotherapy beneficial for Parkinson’s patients 0 None
2012-08-20 Calls for more widespread safety information on PGD 0 5
2012-08-20 Arthritis patients prioritize lifestyle intervention research 0 None
2012-08-20 Working out during pregnancy wards off muscle pain 0 None
2012-08-20 No return of body fat following liposuction 0 None
2012-08-20 Talk smoothes the way to better understanding sick babies 0 None
2012-08-20 Walnuts optimize male fertility 0 None
2012-08-20 Enzalutamide extends castration-resistant prostate cancer survival 0 None
2012-08-20 Hemodialysis foot ulcer risk not confined to diabetes 0 None
2012-08-20 Evidence stacks up against bisphenol A 0 None
2012-08-20 Standardized sign-out improves neurology handoffs 0 None
2012-08-20 HPV genotype may alter chemoradiotherapy outcome 0 None
2012-08-20 Specialist referral unearths wide spectrum of adult primary immune deficiencies 0 None
2012-08-20 US task force unconvinced of case for hearing tests in elderly 0 None
2012-08-20 Heart-healthy chocolate lowers blood pressure 0 None
2012-08-20 Live bacteria in more than 90% of middle ear effusions 0 None
2012-08-20 Anti-cancer regimens with multiple modes of action increase treatment effectiveness 0 None
2012-08-20 Infectious disease rates are high among homeless people 0 None
2012-08-18 Ohio's three Clinical and Translational Science Award institutions establish IRB agreement 0 None
2012-08-17 Early treatment vital for infantile hemangiomas 0 None
2012-08-17 Allergy transmission may be gender specific 0 None
2012-08-17 Biopsy required for accurate renal diagnosis in diabetes 0 None
2012-08-17 Prenatal alcohol exposure effects last well into childhood 1 None
2012-08-17 Arteriovenous malformations increase risk for pregnancy hemorrhage 0 None
2012-08-17 Prenatal antipsychotic exposure linked to reduced neuromotor performance 0 None
2012-08-17 Shorter DUP linked to better long-term schizophrenia outcomes 0 None
2012-08-17 Adolescent hypomania does not predict bipolar disorder 0 None
2012-08-17 HRT linked to ulcerative colitis in postmenopausal women 0 None
2012-08-17 Age, drugs, and disease alter sleep in Parkinson’s disease 0 None
2012-08-17 Ion levels poor indicator for hip arthroplasty debris 0 None
2012-08-17 Overcorrection is a risk in pediatric exotropia surgery 0 5
2012-08-17 Franchise clinics improve healthcare access for children in developing world 0 5
2012-08-17 One-week ciprofloxacin effective for pyelonephritis 0 None
2012-08-17 Two Johns Hopkins scientists receive NCI grant for Provocative Questions project 0 None
2012-08-17 Promising new treatment for bronchiectasis 0 None
2012-08-17 Tobacco use epidemic estimates show urgent need to redouble control efforts 0 None
2012-08-17 Study provides insights into life-time risk of end-stage renal disease 0 None
2012-08-17 Damage to the ventromedial prefrontal cortex increases credulity 0 None
2012-08-16 Potential treatment for sleep disorders suffered by patients with Fibromyalgia, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury 2 3
2012-08-16 Rhomboid enzymes and malaria treatment: an interview with Sinisa Urban 0 None
2012-08-16 Food preferences influence sleep patterns, metabolic health 0 None
2012-08-16 Tofacitinib shows promise in active ulcerative colitis 0 5
2012-08-16 Blood typifies coronary risk 0 None
2012-08-16 Heart-healthy chocolate lowers blood pressure 0 None
2012-08-16 Febrile seizures increase hippocampal injury risk 0 None
2012-08-16 Specific episode triggers in young adults with BD identified 0 None
2012-08-16 Happiness undiminished in FES patients 0 None
2012-08-16 Late heart rejection is in decline in children, mortality the same 0 None
2012-08-16 Rivaroxaban effective in children 0 None
2012-08-16 Labial minor salivary flow could diagnose xerostomia 0 None
2012-08-16 Hemodialysis foot ulcer risk not confined to diabetes 0 None
2012-08-16 Cortisol levels increased in youth at high risk for psychosis 0 None
2012-08-16 Rivaroxaban effective in children 0 None
2012-08-16 Targets to improve palliative patients’ wellbeing identified 0 None
2012-08-16 Short course motivates tympanometry use in middle ear problems 0 None
2012-08-16 Prevalence of high cholesterol still a concern for US youth 0 None
2012-08-16 Kessler Foundation to present recent findings in spinal cord injury research at ASCIP conference 0 None
2012-08-16 Biomedical engineer devises new noise model that is closer to the biological reality 0 None
2012-08-16 Intake of Mediterranean diet enriched with olive oil may increase serum osteocalcin concentrations 0 None
2012-08-16 APS’ Sharon S. Keller Chronic Pain Research Program to award $150,000 for eligible members 0 None
2012-08-16 India launches new laboratory for HIV vaccine research in collaboration with IAVI 0 None
2012-08-16 Delaying gratification at 4 years of age may affect weight later in life 0 None
2012-08-16 Science Exchange launches Reproducibility Initiative 0 None
2012-08-16 Microcystin present in Canadian lakes in every province 0 None
2012-08-16 Rice University researcher to see how delays in gene transcription affect cellular processes 0 None
2012-08-16 Two studies examine psychological status of Fukushima workers after nuclear plant disaster 0 None
2012-08-15 Low HDL cholesterol ADVANCEs nephropathy risk in diabetes 0 None
2012-08-15 Pouch surgery has long-term costs for young patients 2 None
2012-08-15 Nurse-led HIV care benefits patients 0 None
2012-08-15 Mechanism for chemotherapy resistance identified 0 None
2012-08-15 Pediatric imatinib for Philadelphia-chromosome ALL fights relapse 0 None
2012-08-15 Short-term intervention alters neural architecture of stutterers 0 None
2012-08-15 Excessive cleanliness may be bad for your health 0 None
2012-08-15 Tranexamic acid reduces bleeding in off-pump coronary bypass surgery 0 None
2012-08-15 Therapeutic breaks for prostate cancer patients 0 None
2012-08-15 Reassuring findings for migraine patients 0 None
2012-08-15 Healthy lifestyle provides stroke prevention across hypertensive states 0 None
2012-08-15 Cortisol levels increased in youth at high risk for psychosis 0 None
2012-08-15 White matter abnormalities distinguish childhood-onset BD 0 None
2012-08-15 Cardiac benefit of exercise proves better late than never 0 None
2012-08-15 No aping around after anesthetic combination 0 None
2012-08-15 Older father, US-born Hispanic mother, increases childhood retinoblastoma risk 0 None
2012-08-15 Palliative care on Scottish surgical wards needs improving 0 None
2012-08-15 Early stage breast cancer in older women: an interview with Dr. Benjamin Smith 0 None
2012-08-15 Walking and cycling can benefit people with cancer 0 None
2012-08-15 Fruit juice may reduce chocolate's fat content 0 None
2012-08-14 Prevalence of high cholesterol still an issue for US youths 0 None
2012-08-14 Physiotherapy beneficial for Parkinson’s patients 0 5
2012-08-14 Be alert for arrhythmias in new bronchodilator patients, researchers say 0 None
2012-08-14 Bullying linked with borderline personality disorder in children 0 3
2012-08-14 Cardiovascular control continues despite low pulse pressure in LVAD patients 0 4
2012-08-14 Religious beliefs may adversely affect care of very sick children 0 None
2012-08-14 Assessment for kidney transplant influenced by race, insurance 0 None
2012-08-14 Insurance status affects survival after cardiac event 0 None
2012-08-14 Common antibiotics may risk liver injury in elderly 0 None
2012-08-14 Abdominal pain duration influences appendicitis imaging diagnosis 0 None
2012-08-14 Depressed cardiac patients at added risk 0 None
2012-08-14 Migraines ring alarm bells for hearing loss 0 None
2012-08-14 HAS-BLED proves predictive ability 0 None
2012-08-14 Drug-eluting stents cleared for diabetes patients 0 None
2012-08-14 Somatic dysfunction possible linchpin to osteopathic back treatment 0 None
2012-08-14 Brain language structures altered in patients at genetic risk for schizophrenia 0 None
2012-08-14 Sleep impairment linked to bipolar disorder course in teens 0 None
2012-08-14 Schizophrenia and the immune system: an interview with Prof Cyndi Shannon Weickert 3 5
2012-08-14 Portable aspiration system for disposal of liquid biological waste 0 None
2012-08-14 Tai Chi improves health and quality of life for COPD sufferers 0 None
2012-08-14 Eating egg yolks accelerates atherosclerosis in a manner similar to smoking 0 None
2012-08-13 Researchers solve hepatitis C vaccine mystery 0 5
2012-08-13 Three alternative diabetes markers found 0 None
2012-08-13 ‘Low’ toxicity for phase I cancer trials 0 None
2012-08-13 Longer, conical miniscrews most successful for orthodontic anchorage 0 5
2012-08-13 Playing away stops bugs being kept at bay 0 None
2012-08-13 Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass ‘acceptable long term’ 0 None
2012-08-13 Novel Cornelia de Lange syndrome gene discovered 0 None
2012-08-13 High-cost imaging increasingly used for stage IV cancer patients 0 None
2012-08-13 Mercury exposure hypertension concerns ‘unfounded’ 0 None
2012-08-13 Low platelet count not associated with patent ductus arteriosus 0 None
2012-08-13 Women with chronic PVT should be informed, not discouraged, about pregnancy 0 None
2012-08-13 Tofacitinib efficacy suggested for rheumatoid arthritis 0 None
2012-08-13 Neutrophils help kick off insulin resistance in obesity 0 None
2012-08-13 Reduce nurses’ burden, reduce in-hospital infections 0 None
2012-08-13 Smoking is bad for your sperm 0 None
2012-08-13 Streptococcal tonsillopharyngitis recurrence linked to vitamin D deficiency 0 None
2012-08-13 Ingredient for butter flavor in microwave popcorn is a respiratory hazard 0 5
2012-08-13 Carnegie Mellon University awarded CURE grant by the Pennsylvania Department of Health 0 None
2012-08-13 Prestigious $2.5M NIH grant to continue work into creation of artificial salivary glands 0 None
2012-08-13 Twelve states currently have adult obesity rate above 30% 0 None
2012-08-13 ALS risk markedly lower among alcohol consumers 0 None
2012-08-13 Chronic nerve pain: researchers identify which sensory nerve cells are responsible 0 5
2012-08-13 Maternal obesity and neonatal death: an interview with Dr. Jenny Cresswell 0 5
2012-08-13 Study investigates why organisms retain seemingly unnecessary stages in their development 2 None
2012-08-12 Research on language gene seeks to uncover origins of the singing mouse 0 None
2012-08-12 West Virginia University ICRC receives CDC grant to continue injury prevention research 0 None
2012-08-10 Grapes reduce key risk factors for heart disease in men with metabolic syndrome 0 None
2012-08-10 Depressed patients at risk of developing peripheral artery disease 0 None
2012-08-10 Weight training lowers diabetes risk in men 0 5
2012-08-10 Depressed cardiac patients at added risk 0 None
2012-08-10 Two-drug combination helps combat cocaine addiction 0 5
2012-08-10 Thyroid disease common in vitiligo patients 0 None
2012-08-10 Allergies appear to lower brain tumor risk 0 None
2012-08-10 More psychologic support needed for pregnant women 0 None
2012-08-10 Vaginal delivery for preterm vertex babies not as risky as thought 0 None
2012-08-10 Weight training lowers diabetes risk in men 0 None
2012-08-10 Hydrocephalus dictates age-related SAH outcomes 0 None
2012-08-10 Mirror-gazing illusion more intense in schizophrenia 0 None
2012-08-10 Utility of DMDD diagnosis in child psychiatric patients questioned 1 None
2012-08-10 Thoracolumbar vertebrae fracture may be ‘silent’ 0 None
2012-08-10 Worldwide data reveal gaps in elderly eye care 0 None
2012-08-10 Evidence is lacking for patient safety strategies 0 None
2012-08-10 Combination therapy delays progression for metastatic breast cancer patients 0 None
2012-08-10 Pulse oximetry detects sleep-disordered breathing in heart patients 0 None
2012-08-10 Statins: cardiovascular benefits outweigh diabetes risk 0 None
2012-08-09 Korean meals may help dieters shed the pounds 0 None
2012-08-09 Dabigatran ‘still effective in obese’ 0 None
2012-08-09 ICD use contributes to decline in cardiac arrest 0 None
2012-08-09 Internet poor for foot and ankle patients 0 None
2012-08-09 Color-coded food labels help improve employee diets 0 5
2012-08-09 Early junk food habit may impact IQ 0 None
2012-08-09 Pay more than lip service to sun-screen advice for antihypertensive users 0 None
2012-08-09 Borderline personality disorder ‘not linked to psychosis transition’ 0 None
2012-08-09 Four predictors for relapse in FEP patients identified 0 None
2012-08-09 Frontal-amygdala connectivity alterations in BDI patients 0 None
2012-08-09 Pre-cesarean antibiotics cut infection risk 0 None
2012-08-09 Risk model predicts illness after ambulatory surgery 0 None
2012-08-09 Researchers urge shakeup to laparoscopic cholecystectomy timing 0 None
2012-08-09 Patient, not surgeon factors influence patient-centric outcomes after knee surgery 0 None
2012-08-09 Salvage surgery for oropharyngeal cancer needs due consideration 0 None
2012-08-09 Patient cognition may affect EOL care intensity 0 None
2012-08-09 Normal weight teens who perceive themselves as fat are more likely to become obese 0 None
2012-08-09 Stressed individuals use different brain regions and strategies 1 None
2012-08-09 Study sheds more light on diet and home ranges of early hominins in South Africa 0 None
2012-08-09 Older adults may be better at regulating emotions because of positive looking patterns 0 None
2012-08-09 Doctors sometimes fail to warn patients of particular risks before treatment 0 None
2012-08-09 Regular clients of sex workers often develop feelings of romance and love 0 None
2012-08-09 First study to examine relationship of risky content in alcohol ads to youth exposure 1 None
2012-08-09 The ALS Association announces new grants to support research on Lou Gehrig's Disease 0 None
2012-08-08 VEGF inhibitor fails to improve nonsquamous NSCLC overall survival 0 None
2012-08-08 Progression-free NSCLC survival boosted by dacomitinib 0 None
2012-08-08 Increases in NSCLC survival 'an artefact of PET assessment' 0 None
2012-08-08 Lung cancer patients can be screened for ALK-inhibitor suitability 0 None
2012-08-08 Elderly NSC lung cancer patients benefit from concurrent chemoradiation 0 None
2012-08-08 Folate, excision biomarkers not predictive for small-cell lung cancer response 0 None
2012-08-08 Neutrophils help kick off insulin resistance in obesity 0 None
2012-08-08 Steroid induced Cushing’s warning 0 5
2012-08-08 Work solvent-related brain tumor concerns allayed 0 None
2012-08-08 Model predicts stuttering and fluency in school-age children 0 None
2012-08-08 ‘Green’ disinfectant shows promise against hospital-acquired infections 0 None
2012-08-08 Interface zone fibroblasts play key role in gastric cancer 0 None
2012-08-08 Immigration influences HIV diagnosis demographics 0 None
2012-08-08 Ischemic lesions signal preventive needs in ICH patients 0 None
2012-08-08 Prenatal antipsychotic exposure linked to reduced neuromotor performance 0 None
2012-08-08 A third of depression patients convert to bipolar disorder 0 None
2012-08-08 Study highlights uncertain value of tachypnea at triage 0 None
2012-08-08 Vulvodynia confers risk for other chronic pain syndromes 0 None
2012-08-08 Chemotherapy is appropriate adjunct to surgery for oral melanoma in dogs 0 None
2012-08-08 Researchers call for digital rectal exam revival 0 None
2012-08-08 Plasma exchange is beneficial additive to optic neuritis treatment 0 5
2012-08-08 Hospice cancer patients adhere well to pain meds 0 None
2012-08-08 High BMI linked to poor outcomes after prostatectomy and ADT 0 None
2012-08-08 Old cardiac drug performs new tricks 0 None
2012-08-08 Prostate cancer cells can be killed by theranostic imaging without harming healthy cells 0 None
2012-08-08 About half of adults with type 2 diabetes experience acute and chronic pain 0 None
2012-08-08 Greening vacant lots may reduce violent crime 0 None
2012-08-08 Plain packaging of cigarettes may help draw attention of adolescent smokers to health warnings 0 None
2012-08-08 Drug research “innovation crisis” is a myth 0 None
2012-08-08 Healthy diets may increase children’s IQ 0 None
2012-08-07 Leptin polymorphism combinations influence BMI in Chinese 0 None
2012-08-07 Migrant access to GPs lacking 0 None
2012-08-07 Study signals biomarker hope for monitoring COPD 0 None
2012-08-07 Surprise result in caffeine trial for Parkinson’s patients 0 2.5
2012-08-07 Time to carotid stenosis treatment ‘can be shortened’ 0 None
2012-08-07 Children with negative TB skin test at high risk for mortality 0 None
2012-08-07 Borderline personality disorder ‘not linked to psychosis transition’ 0 4
2012-08-07 Early maladaptive schemas play role in bipolar disorder functionality 0 None
2012-08-07 Cushing’s patients must be screened for heart disease 0 None
2012-08-07 Taking the heat out of tonsillectomy 0 None
2012-08-07 Pets may trigger ‘prosocial’ behavior in autistic children 0 None
2012-08-07 Cryotherapy effective for treating frozen shoulder 0 None
2012-08-07 Gut microbiota drive metabolic changes in pregnancy 0 None
2012-08-07 Back pain sufferers show quick response to chiropractic therapy 1 None
2012-08-07 Frailty may explain early dialysis initiation and mortality link 0 None
2012-08-07 Patient-centered model of healthcare could improve ethics of medicine 0 None
2012-08-07 Dental health linked to falls in Japanese elderly 0 None
2012-08-07 Study examines life expectancy by race, sex and education 0 None
2012-08-07 Schizophrenia may be linked to immune function 1 None
2012-08-07 The Patient Recruiting Agency announces enrollment for research study of women with IC/BPS 0 None
2012-08-07 ONR develops Protections in Research, Oversight Management Information System 0 None
2012-08-07 Hospitals still practice patient dumping despite law 0 None
2012-08-06 GPs urged to publicise patient rights 3 None
2012-08-06 Assumptions about liver transplant wait-list mortality challenged 0 None
2012-08-06 Diagnostic imaging in stage IV cancer on the rise 0 None
2012-08-06 Congenital anomaly clusters may be going undetected in UK 0 None
2012-08-06 Risk score flyers raise diabetes awareness in China 0 None
2012-08-06 Exercise partially alleviates depression in heart failure patients 0 None
2012-08-06 Exercise hope for drug-resistant hypertension 0 None
2012-08-06 Less is definitely more for men who undergo nephrectomy 0 None
2012-08-06 Exercise improves mood in heart failure patients 0 None
2012-08-06 Cardiovascular risk present across chronic rheumatic diseases 0 None
2012-08-06 Early CT ‘definitive’ for subarachnoid hemorrhage diagnosis 0 None
2012-08-06 Soft implants preferable for nose augmentation 0 None
2012-08-06 Vorinostat drives HIV from hiding 1 5
2012-08-06 Manning ICU with 24-hour specialist staff does not improve long-term survival 0 None
2012-08-06 Adiposity linked to cognitive decline in elderly 0 None
2012-08-06 Pendrin a possible new target for diuretic therapy 0 None
2012-08-06 ‘Chicken Wing’ clue to stroke risk in atrial fibrillation 0 None
2012-08-06 Boric acid treatment equals best practice for otitis media 0 None
2012-08-06 New Translational Oncology Program at University of Michigan 0 None
2012-08-06 CPRIT awards $48.2 million in new grants to investigators at UT Southwestern Medical Center 0 None
2012-08-06 Empa physicist analyzes structure and composition of soot particles 0 None
2012-08-06 New research center to expedite study of gene transfer approach 0 None
2012-08-06 Head trauma in older adults over a weekend more deadly than during the week 0 None
2012-08-06 Astellas announces closure of Urogenix research facility 0 None
2012-08-06 UCSF/SFGH report addresses widespread gaps in health literacy and shows how to bridge them 0 None
2012-08-06 Mammalian cells divide when their growth rate hits a specific threshold 0 None
2012-08-06 Playfulness may serve an evolutionary role in human mating preferences 0 None
2012-08-03 Egypt ends use of animals for trauma training program with human-patient simulators from PETA 0 None
2012-08-03 AD hits hardest among people in their 60s and 70s 0 None
2012-08-03 Planarian flatworms now a model system for studying eye development and eye diseases 0 None
2012-08-03 Sta Op Tegen Kanker International Translational Cancer Research Grant recipients announced 0 None
2012-08-03 Poorly sighted need help with meds 0 None
2012-08-03 Mild mental health problems increase risk for death 0 None
2012-08-03 Skin cell spray key to venous leg ulcer treatment 0 None
2012-08-03 Allergy alerts in patient records help improve clinical practice 0 None
2012-08-03 Child abuse has repercussions for menarche 0 5
2012-08-03 Diabetes impairs women’s sex life 0 None
2012-08-03 Alcoholics are often going undiagnosed 0 None
2012-08-03 Corpus callosum abnormalities in BD patients 0 None
2012-08-03 Self-recognition deficits in schizophrenia confirmed 0 None
2012-08-03 ‘Bioactive’ coils disappoint for cerebral aneurysms 0 None
2012-08-03 Exercise benefits influenced by sRAGE levels in diabetes 0 None
2012-08-03 Patellar length affects tendon contact after posterior-stabilized TKA 0 None
2012-08-03 Potential PD biomarkers identified for sleep behavior disorder 0 None
2012-08-03 Cataract surgery reduces hip fracture, as well as improving eye sight 0 None
2012-08-03 ‘Fifth link’ improves outcomes after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest 0 None
2012-08-03 Novel integrase inhibitor dolutegravir shows promise for HIV-1 treatment 1 None
2012-08-03 Home is where the heart is for congenital defect children 0 None
2012-08-03 Researchers discover surprising and unexpected plasticity in the embryonic endothelium 0 None
2012-08-03 SAGE Labs, Autism Speaks expand partnership to create first rat models for translational research 0 None
2012-08-03 Weill Cornell Medical College receives NCATS grant to fund Clinical and Translational Science Center 0 None
2012-08-02 Ginger muscles in on diabetes 0 3
2012-08-02 Study supports HPV-only screening 1 5
2012-08-02 Atlantic fish improves glucose and fat metabolism 0 None
2012-08-02 Serving size in the eye of the beholder 0 None
2012-08-02 Sickle cell trait link with sudden athlete death ‘confirmed’ 0 None
2012-08-02 Internet infant sleep safety information may be suspect 0 None
2012-08-02 PTSD prevalent in serious mental illness patients 0 None
2012-08-02 OCS common in patients at high risk for psychosis 0 None
2012-08-02 Glutamatergic system involvement in BD supported 0 None
2012-08-02 Endoscopic vein grafts just as lifesaving as open-vein grafts 0 None
2012-08-02 Hint of tafamidis benefit in rare polyneuropathy 0 None
2012-08-02 Emergency diverticulitis surgery victim of the ‘weekend effect’ 0 None
2012-08-02 3D scanner can identify early foot deformity in RA patients 0 None
2012-08-02 Increased cortical thinning in schizophrenia patients 0 None
2012-08-02 Shared decision-making tool cuts antibiotic use 0 None
2012-08-02 Teamwork at the front line can reduce SSI rate 0 None
2012-08-02 Screening tool could help oral cancer detection 0 None
2012-08-02 Advanced cancer patients able to state their own pain goals 0 None
2012-08-02 Position paper recommends standards for quality assessment of CPD for medicines R&D 0 None
2012-08-01 People with diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidemia have difficultly managing all 3 conditions 0 None
2012-08-01 Heart pumping exercises may reduce risk of dementia and mild cognitive impairment 0 None
2012-08-01 Transfer of radioactive compounds in ecosystems is not straightforward 0 None
2012-08-01 Pediatric liver transplant recipients have increased risk of death when from obese donors 0 None
2012-08-01 NICE commissioning targets unveiled 0 None
2012-08-01 Surgery avoidable for some with persistent incontinence after prostatectomy 0 None
2012-08-01 Diabetes impairs women’s sex life 0 None
2012-08-01 Obesity affects musculoskeletal pain score in adolescents 0 None
2012-08-01 Low-cost device affords motor deficiency patients gaze-control 0 None
2012-08-01 Shampoo effective for pruritus relief in dogs 0 None
2012-08-01 Narrative skills track cognition in children with language impairments 0 None
2012-08-01 EEA stapler offers hemostasis advantage over PPH 0 None
2012-08-01 Brain protein changes in PD with dementia differ from those in AD 0 None
2012-08-01 Gene discovery made for infant-onset blindness 0 None
2012-08-01 ART resistance increasing in sub-Saharan Africa 0 None
2012-08-01 Postoperative QT prolongation common 0 None
2012-08-01 Lipid treatment absolved of hemorrhagic transformation guilt 0 None
2012-08-01 Schizophrenia brain changes 'due to disease rather than genes’ 0 None
2012-08-01 Opinion of artificial hydration varies by ethnicity 0 None
2012-08-01 RBC transfusion use in neonates requires more study 0 None
2012-08-01 Deficit form of bipolar disorder supported 0 None
2012-08-01 Training nurse-pharmacist teams to track discrepancies between patients medications at home and in hospital may reduce conflicts 0 None
2012-08-01 Around 1.4 million of Americans with celiac disease are unaware of it 0 None
2012-08-01 Study: 150 million adults suffer from sleep-related problems across developing world 0 None
2012-08-01 Biomimetic bioartificial livers and cell toxicity assays: an interview with Dr. Joris Braspenning, CEO Medicyte 0 None
2012-08-01 Only 19% of seniors with lung disease quit smoking within two years 0 None
2012-08-01 People with mental health problems have lower life expectancy 0 None

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