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Exercise and education program reduces disability and improves physical function after back surgery

Patients who have undergone a single-level lumbar microdiskectomy for lumbar disk herniation experienced significant improvement in physical function following an intensive, progressive physical therapist guided exercise and education program, according to a research report published in the November issue of Physical Therapy (PTJ), the scientific journal of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).

25 Nov 2009

Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource offers tips to reduce gas

Passing gas -- flatulence -- is normal and happens to everyone. But for some people, excessive gas and pain interfere with normal activities. The November issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource offers tips to reduce gas.

24 Nov 2009

Tibion's PK100 Bionic Leg Orthosis awarded TÜV certification

Tibion, a leading provider of bionic devices for rehabilitation and mobility, announced today it has received TÜV certification for its PK100 Bionic Leg Orthosis. The Tibion PK100 product has been tested and evaluated for compliance with internationally recognized standards for the safety of medical products.

24 Nov 2009

Minimally invasive procedure relieves chronic back pain for retired school teacher

Carole Riggs, a retired teacher and school principal, points to her work during one Christmas vacation - bending, twisting and sitting on the floor to create games and teaching aids - as the primary culprit behind many years of back pain.

24 Nov 2009

Physical exercise - one of the most effective methods of preventing disease

Physical exercise is one of the most effective methods of preventing disease. The current issue of Deutsches -rzteblatt International is devoted to this important topic.

24 Nov 2009

Study: Men who do moderate-to-heavy intensity exercise are less likely to have stroke

Men who regularly take part in moderate-to-heavy intensity exercise such as jogging, tennis or swimming may be less likely to have a stroke than people who get no exercise or only light exercise, such as walking, golfing, or bowling, according to a study published in the November 24, 2009, print issue of Neurology ®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

24 Nov 2009

Today's opinions and editorials

But when it comes to making medical care not only cheaper but also better, reducing hospital infections is among the easiest changes to make--something reform really should be able to do, even in this political universe of such limited possibility (Jonathan Cohn, 11/23).

23 Nov 2009

100th patient enrolled in Atrium Medical's iCAST Atrium Registry Ultrasound Study

Atrium Medical Corporation announced that the 100th patient was enrolled in the iCAST™ Atrium Registry Ultrasound Study (iCARUS). The iCARUS study is a prospective, multi-center clinical trial studying the safety and efficacy of the Atrium iCAST™ Balloon Expandable Covered Stent in patients with occlusive disease in the iliac artery.

23 Nov 2009

Easy steps to shed extra inches and pounds this holdiay season

With the holidays approaching, one can anticipate a few extra treats...and possibly a few extra inches and pounds. Lady Foot Locker recommends shoppers take advantage of the "black Friday" haul, and let the mall do the work. With the right footwear, it can do exactly that.

23 Nov 2009

Tax provisions in Senate health bill draw scrutiny

Several news organizations report on new taxes in the Senate health bill and how they differ from those in the House-passed measure.

20 Nov 2009

First comprehensive, international baseline evidence about pandemics published

Public health officials walking a tightrope between massive demand for vaccines and intense public scrutiny of side effects now have a new standard for evaluating the safety of their vaccination programs.

19 Nov 2009

Treatment of iron deficiency can improve symptoms and quality of life in CHF patients

Intravenous (I.V.) iron treatment with ferric carboxymaltose to reverse iron deficiency can significantly improve symptoms, exercise tolerance and quality of life for chronic heart failure (CHF) patients, researchers said in a late-breaking clinical trial presentation at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2009.

19 Nov 2009

UCLA study: Structural changes in brain may help offset vision loss and strengthen other senses

Visually impaired people appear to be fearless, navigating busy sidewalks and crosswalks, safely finding their way using nothing more than a cane as a guide. The reason they can do this, researchers suggest, is that in at least some circumstances, blindness can heighten other senses, helping individuals adapt.

19 Nov 2009

New research may play a vital role in assisting patients with chronic lung disease

Dr Lori Calvert's research involved testing patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in the laboratory at Glenfield Hospital to see how energy is delivered to the leg muscles during exercise.

18 Nov 2009

Perceptual Control Theory may soon revolutionize psychological and social sciences

Just as 400 years ago a correct explanation of the solar system set the stage for major progress in the physical sciences, so today a correct explanation of control is setting the stage for major progress in the life sciences.

17 Nov 2009

Play video games to prevent or improve obesity and lifestyle-related disease

Active Wii sports- video games and some Wii fit- activities may increase adults' energy expenditure as much as moderately intense exercise, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2009.

17 Nov 2009

Using cell phones while crossing streets can be dangerous for older pedestrians

Two new studies of pedestrian safety found that using a cell phone while hoofing it can endanger one's health. Older pedestrians, in particular, are impaired when crossing a busy (simulated) street while speaking on a mobile phone, the researchers found.

16 Nov 2009

Stem cell therapy to treat heart, lung and vascular diseases show positive results

A Florida cardiologist is using stem cell therapy to treat patients who suffer from a range of heart, lung and vascular illnesses. The results have been extraordinary.

16 Nov 2009

CMS report: House bill will raise health care costs, affect seniors' benefits

A new report from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services finds that the health overhaul bill passed by the House will raise health costs by approximately $289 billion in the next ten years. The report was requested by House Republicans and compiled by CMS' chief actuary, Richard Foster.

16 Nov 2009

Drug makers hike prices, lobby hard as reform efforts progress

Drug makers are bracing for reform by raising their prices - by 9 percent in the last year, perhaps the fastest rate since 1992, The New York Times reports. This happened "even as drug makers promise to support Washington's health care overhaul by shaving $8 billion a year off the nation's drug costs after the legislation takes effect." The increases "will add more than $10 billion to the nation's drug bill, which is on track to exceed $300 billion this year."

16 Nov 2009

Walking News and Research

Exercise and education program reduces disability and improves physical function after back surgery

Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource offers tips to reduce gas

Tibion's PK100 Bionic Leg Orthosis awarded TÜV certification

Minimally invasive procedure relieves chronic back pain for retired school teacher

Physical exercise - one of the most effective methods of preventing disease

Study: Men who do moderate-to-heavy intensity exercise are less likely to have stroke

Today's opinions and editorials

100th patient enrolled in Atrium Medical's iCAST Atrium Registry Ultrasound Study

Easy steps to shed extra inches and pounds this holdiay season

Tax provisions in Senate health bill draw scrutiny

First comprehensive, international baseline evidence about pandemics published

Treatment of iron deficiency can improve symptoms and quality of life in CHF patients

UCLA study: Structural changes in brain may help offset vision loss and strengthen other senses

New research may play a vital role in assisting patients with chronic lung disease

Perceptual Control Theory may soon revolutionize psychological and social sciences

Play video games to prevent or improve obesity and lifestyle-related disease

Using cell phones while crossing streets can be dangerous for older pedestrians

Stem cell therapy to treat heart, lung and vascular diseases show positive results

CMS report: House bill will raise health care costs, affect seniors' benefits

Drug makers hike prices, lobby hard as reform efforts progress

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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