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Obese people experience substantial weight loss three years after bariatric surgery

In 3-year follow-up after bariatric surgery, substantial weight loss was observed among individuals who were severely obese, with most of the change occurring during the first year; however, there was variability in the amount of weight loss, as well as in diabetes, blood pressure, and lipid outcomes, according to a study published online by JAMA.

5 Nov 2013

Offspring born to stressed mothers show stress-induced changes

Children of survivors of extremely stressful life events face adjustment challenges of their own, as has been most carefully studied among the children of Nazi Death Camp survivors. This "intergenerational" transmission of stress response has been studied predominately from the psychological perspective. However, recent research points to biological contributions as well.

5 Nov 2013

Age-friendly NYC wins APHA's 2013 Archstone Foundation Award for Excellence in Program Innovation

The American Public Health Association has recognized the vision and innovation of Age-friendly NYC with its 2013 Archstone Foundation Award for Excellence in Program Innovation. The award will be presented to Dorian Block, Manager of Age-friendly NYC, during the APHA's Public Health Awards Reception and Ceremony on Tuesday, November 5, 2013.

5 Nov 2013

Computer-aided image analysis provides "second opinion" to identify breast tumor

Researchers at the University of Chicago are developing computer-aided diagnosis (CADx) and quantitative image analysis (QIA) methods for mammograms, ultrasounds and magnetic resonance images (MRIs) to identify specific tumor characteristics, including size, shape and sharpness, said lead researcher Maryellen Giger, A.N. Pritzker Professor of Radiology/Medical Physics and director of the Imaging Research Institute at the University of Chicago.

5 Nov 2013

Disruption of brain signals contributes to increased pain sensitivity in fibromyalgia patients

New research indicates that a disruption of brain signals for reward and punishment contributes to increased pain sensitivity, known as hyperalgesia, in fibromyalgia patients. Results published in Arthritis & Rheumatism, a journal of the American College of Rheumatology, suggest that this altered brain processing might contribute to widespread pain and lack of response to opioid therapy in patients with fibromyalgia.

5 Nov 2013

Researchers report short-term complications for obese teens undergoing bariatric surgery

In the largest in-depth scientific study of its kind on the safety of teen weight-loss surgery, researchers report few short-term complications for adolescents with severe obesity undergoing bariatric surgery.

5 Nov 2013

GW establishes Rodham Institute for Healthcare Provider Education to Eliminate Disparities

The George Washington University is pleased to announce the establishment of the Rodham Institute for Healthcare Provider Education to Eliminate Disparities. The Institute, which is housed within the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences, is named in honor of the late Mrs. Dorothy E. Rodham with the vision of promoting health equity in the District of Columbia through community-focused education and training of health care providers.

5 Nov 2013

Women with poorest quality of sexual function saw greatest improvements after bariatric surgery

The first study to look extensively at sexual function in women who underwent bariatric surgery found that significant improvements in overall sexual function, most reproductive hormones and in psychological status were maintained over two years following surgery.

5 Nov 2013

Study examines factors affecting integration of mental, medical services at community health centers

In recent years, there has been growing recognition that mental health status impacts physical health and vice versa. As a result, there is growing interest in the coordination of medical and behavioral health services as part of patient-centered primary health care.

5 Nov 2013

California gets 'A' grade on March of Dimes 2013 Premature Birth report card

California has improved its grade on the March of Dimes 2013 Premature Birth report card, moving from a 'B' grade in 2012 to an 'A' grade in 2013.

4 Nov 2013

JDRF partners with Pfizer's CTI to support diabetes research

JDRF, the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes research, announced today a partnership with Pfizer's Centers for Therapeutic Innovation to support the development and translation of promising diabetes research.

4 Nov 2013

UAB experts offer advice on how to slow aging, boost self-esteem

For many men and women older than 30, the fun of birthdays fades with aging, but experts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham offer advice on how to slow aging and boost self-esteem.

4 Nov 2013

Thomas Jefferson University's Department of Medicine named Comprehensive Hypertension Center

The Department of Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University has been named a Comprehensive Hypertension Center by the American Society of Hypertension (ASH). Jefferson is one of only five in the country to earn top recognition for its advanced diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of complex hypertension and associated disorders.

4 Nov 2013

Orthopaedic foot and ankle MDs offer tips for diabetic foot care

It's American Diabetes Month, and if you're among the 25 million Americans who have diabetes, you may know that foot care is extremely important. Nervous system impairment, also called neuropathy, is a major complication of diabetes that can cause you to lose feeling in your feet. This means you may not know right away if you have hurt yourself, which could lead to infection.

4 Nov 2013

Viewpoints: Policies being canceled were once considered substandard; that insurance 'was working for people'

The weirdest thing about the ongoing conniption about the cancellation of people's health insurance plans -- supposedly as a result of Obamacare -- is the notion that these are plans people liked, even loved. When did that happen? It wasn't so long ago -- months, even weeks -- when the health insurance companies were being roundly cursed for their ruthless mistreatment of individual health plan customers. Constant rate hikes. Cancellations after policyholders got sick. Endless hoops to jump through to file a claim or appeal a rejection (Michael Hiltzik, 10/31).

4 Nov 2013

Study examines impact of sleep on children's eating behaviors

It seems everyone is looking for a culprit when it comes to childhood obesity: fast food, sugary drinks, super-sized everything. But it turns out part of the blame may lie with the simple matter of turning out the lights and rolling into bed.

4 Nov 2013

Professor receives March of Dimes Agnes Higgins Award for research on maternal-fetal nutrition

A researcher who showed that what a woman consumes during pregnancy may increase her baby's risk of developing a birth defect will receive the March of Dimes Agnes Higgins Award for outstanding achievements in the field of maternal-fetal nutrition.

4 Nov 2013

ACOEM urges employers to respond to the impact of diabetes on worker health and productivity

In recognition of November as National Diabetes Month, the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) is urging employers to identify and respond to the impact of diabetes on worker health and productivity.

4 Nov 2013

Teenagers in child welfare system are at higher-than-average risk of abusing marijuana

Teenagers in the child welfare system are at higher-than-average risk of abusing marijuana, inhalants and other drugs, according to a study in the November issue of the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.

4 Nov 2013

Even light consumption of alcohol with acetaminophen can increase risk of kidney dysfunction

New research finds that the combination of acetaminophen paired with alcohol — even if consumed moderately or lightly — can increase the risk of kidney dysfunction, according to new research released today at the American Public Health Association's 141st Annual Meeting in Boston.

4 Nov 2013

Education News and Research

Obese people experience substantial weight loss three years after bariatric surgery

Offspring born to stressed mothers show stress-induced changes

Age-friendly NYC wins APHA's 2013 Archstone Foundation Award for Excellence in Program Innovation

Computer-aided image analysis provides "second opinion" to identify breast tumor

Disruption of brain signals contributes to increased pain sensitivity in fibromyalgia patients

Researchers report short-term complications for obese teens undergoing bariatric surgery

GW establishes Rodham Institute for Healthcare Provider Education to Eliminate Disparities

Women with poorest quality of sexual function saw greatest improvements after bariatric surgery

Study examines factors affecting integration of mental, medical services at community health centers

California gets 'A' grade on March of Dimes 2013 Premature Birth report card

JDRF partners with Pfizer's CTI to support diabetes research

UAB experts offer advice on how to slow aging, boost self-esteem

Thomas Jefferson University's Department of Medicine named Comprehensive Hypertension Center

Orthopaedic foot and ankle MDs offer tips for diabetic foot care

Viewpoints: Policies being canceled were once considered substandard; that insurance 'was working for people'

Study examines impact of sleep on children's eating behaviors

Professor receives March of Dimes Agnes Higgins Award for research on maternal-fetal nutrition

ACOEM urges employers to respond to the impact of diabetes on worker health and productivity

Teenagers in child welfare system are at higher-than-average risk of abusing marijuana

Even light consumption of alcohol with acetaminophen can increase risk of kidney dysfunction

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