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Stroke damage may be reversible

Scientists in the U.S. say they have discovered a way to make the brain reverse the damage it suffers after a stroke, and are optimistic that it will lead to treatment which will exploit the body's ability to heal itself.

26 Jun 2006

HIV positive women are much more likely to suffer from anaemia and high blood pressure in pregnancy

The researchers identified a number of key health issues facing HIV positive pregnant women.

19 Jun 2006

Chlorhexidine decreases risk of acquiring hospital-related ventilator-associated pneumonia

Researchers found that administering the topical antiseptic chlorhexidine to critically ill patients on mechanical ventilation greatly decreased their daily risk of acquiring deadly hospital-related ventilator-associated pneumonia.

18 Jun 2006

First drug treatment for late-stage cervical cancer approved

FDA has approved a combination of Hycamtin (topotecan hydrochloride) and cisplatin for use as the first drug treatment for women with late-stage cancer of the cervix.

18 Jun 2006

Female genital mutilation exposes women and babies to significant risk at childbirth

Women who have had Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) are significantly more likely to experience difficulties during childbirth and that their babies are more likely to die as a result of the practice.

4 Jun 2006

Costly IVIg could be replaced with synthetic blood product

Patients suffering from a life-threatening bleeding disorder are closer to having access to a more effective treatment.

1 Jun 2006

Clipping or coiling aneurysms - study

A study led by UCSF neurologist S. Claiborne Johnston, MD, has shown that coiling of ruptured brain aneurysms is very effective during long-term follow-up, similar to outcomes with surgical clipping.

31 May 2006

IVF puts woman and fetus at risk of placenta disorder

Researchers say that women who have IVF treatment are more likely to suffer a potentially life-threatening condition than those who conceive naturally.

25 May 2006

Total versus subtotal hysterectomy for benign gynaecological conditions

Women who undergo a total hysterectomy, in which both the uterus and the cervix are removed, are no more likely to experience sexual difficulties or urinary or bowel problems after surgery than women who have only their uterus removed, a new review has found.

23 May 2006

Acidity in the brain could hold the key to stroke treatment

Development of a new technique for detecting brain damage caused by stroke has been boosted up by a £1m grant to scientists at The University of Manchester.

From The University of Manchester 17 May 2006

Inducing labor increases risk of developing chorioamnionitis

Women who have their labor induced or are given medication to stimulate contractions are at greater risk of developing chorioamnionitis

16 May 2006

Intrauterine device as satisfactory as surgery for treating heavy menstrual bleeding

For women who experience heavy periods, surgery is more effective than oral or intrauterine medication in reducing volume of bleeding at one year, according to a systematic review of studies.

11 May 2006

Ethnic differences in risks of adverse reactions to drugs used in cardiovascular medicine

Some ethnic groups may be more susceptible to adverse drug reactions, finds a study published online in the British Medical Journal.

9 May 2006

MRI clues identify stroke victims at risk of skull hemorrhaging

The appearance of parenchymal enhancement of stroke lesions and the hyperintense MCA sign on MRI may help identify stroke patients at risk of hemorrhaging in the skull, says a new study by researchers at Shantou University Medical College in China and the University of Toronto in Canada.

3 May 2006

Bleeding News and Research

More problems for Merck over Vioxx

Stroke damage may be reversible

HIV positive women are much more likely to suffer from anaemia and high blood pressure in pregnancy

Chlorhexidine decreases risk of acquiring hospital-related ventilator-associated pneumonia

First drug treatment for late-stage cervical cancer approved

Female genital mutilation exposes women and babies to significant risk at childbirth

Costly IVIg could be replaced with synthetic blood product

Clipping or coiling aneurysms - study

IVF puts woman and fetus at risk of placenta disorder

Total versus subtotal hysterectomy for benign gynaecological conditions

Acidity in the brain could hold the key to stroke treatment

Inducing labor increases risk of developing chorioamnionitis

Intrauterine device as satisfactory as surgery for treating heavy menstrual bleeding

Ethnic differences in risks of adverse reactions to drugs used in cardiovascular medicine

MRI clues identify stroke victims at risk of skull hemorrhaging

Drug combo significantly more effective in reducing dyspepsia in arthritis patients

New guidelines for pulmonary complications

Herbal medicines may be as effective as pain medication for short-term low back pain

Oral misoprostol for induction of labour

Outcomes good for robotic radical prostatectomy in overweight and obese patients

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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