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Experts find that chances of heart or stroke attack doubles after partner's death

Experts studying the impact of bereavement on people's health have found that the chances of a heart or stroke attack doubles after a partner's death.

25 Feb 2014

Eating vegetarian diet appears to be linked with lower blood pressure

Eating a vegetarian diet appears to be associated with lower blood pressure (BP), and the diets can also be used to reduce blood pressure.

25 Feb 2014

Young adults and uninsured adolescents are more likely to be diagnosed with late-stage cancer

A new American Cancer Society study shows that uninsured adolescents and young adults were far more likely to be diagnosed with late-stage cancer, which is more difficult and expensive to treat and more deadly, compared to young patients with health insurance.

25 Feb 2014

Dieters more likely to give in to alcoholic temptations than to sugary snacks

There's more to dieting than just sheer willpower and self-control. The presence of friends, late night cravings or the temptation of alcohol can often simply be too strong to resist.

25 Feb 2014

CBT improves blood sugar control and brings faster relief of depression in patients with type 2 diabetes

Although maintaining good blood sugar control is crucial for avoiding complications of diabetes, it has been estimated that only about half of patients are successful in meeting target blood glucose levels.

25 Feb 2014

Study: Routine testing with FISH and IHC may enhance detection of ALK-positive NSCLC

The findings of a recent study indicate that routine testing with both fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) and immunohistochemistry (IHC) may enhance the detection of ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

25 Feb 2014

Older parents’ help to middle-aged offspring may affect their mental health

Older parents frequently give help to their middle-aged offspring, and their perceptions about giving this help may affect their mental health, according to a team of researchers.

25 Feb 2014

Researchers develop novel technique for detecting ALK rearrangements in non-small cell lung cancers

Researchers have developed a novel technique for detecting ALK rearrangements in non-small cell lung cancers (NSCLCs) that is more sensitive and easier to perform than currently available techniques.

25 Feb 2014

Study for understanding why people with autism have difficulties with social interaction

In a study to be published in Psychological Science, researchers from Aarhus University and the University of Copenhagen demonstrate that brain cells in what is called the mirror system help people make sense of the actions they see other people perform in everyday life.

25 Feb 2014

Pregnant women with bipolar disorder more frequently have mental health

Pregnant and postpartum women with bipolar disorder more frequently have significant mental health and early mothering challenges than other perinatal women undergoing psychiatric treatment, according to a study in the Journal of Affective Disorders.

25 Feb 2014

Costs of care differ significantly across hospitals for children born with heart defects

Costs of care differ significantly across hospitals for children born with heart defects, according to new research led by a University of Michigan researcher. Congenital heart defects are known to be the most common birth defects, impacting nearly 1 in every 100 births.

25 Feb 2014

1/3 of people who survive stroke before age 50 are unable to live independently

One-third of people who survive a stroke before age 50 are unable to live independently or need assistance with daily activities 10 years after their stroke, according to research in the American Heart Association journal Stroke.

25 Feb 2014

UCLA scientists developed experimental treatment that eradicates acute type of leukemia in mice

A diverse team of scientists from UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have developed an experimental treatment that eradicates an acute type of leukemia in mice without any detectable toxic side effects. The drug works by blocking two important metabolic pathways that the leukemia cells need to grow and spread.

25 Feb 2014

AAN guideline suggests people with irregular heartbeat to take oral anticoagulants to prevent stroke

An updated guideline from the American Academy of Neurology recommends that people with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, or irregular heartbeat, take oral anticoagulants, a type of blood thinner pill, to prevent stroke.

25 Feb 2014

High BP medications may increase risk of falls and fall injuries in older patients

Medication to treat high blood pressure (BP) in older patients appears to be associated with an increased risk for serious injury from falling such as a hip fracture or head injury, especially in older patients who have been injured in previous falls.

25 Feb 2014

Passive stimulation improves sense of touch and motor skills in stroke patients

A team headed by PD Dr Hubert Dinse and Prof Dr Martin Tegenthoff has successfully treated a number of patients suffering from stroke-related impairments. Their report has been published in RUBIN, the Ruhr-Universit-t's science magazine.

25 Feb 2014

Enzalutamide shows added benefit in prostate cancer patients without visceral metastases

Enzalutamide (trade name: Xtandi) has been approved since June 2013 for men with metastatic prostate cancer in whom the commonly used hormone blockade is no longer effective and who have already been treated with the cytostatic drug docetaxel.

25 Feb 2014

Study: Blacks are more likely to have precursor condition than whites

Blacks may be twice as likely as whites to develop multiple myeloma because they are more likely to have a precursor condition known as monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS), a Mayo Clinic study has found.

25 Feb 2014

Scientists identify lung-damaging molecule in cystic fibrosis patients during symptom flare-ups

A molecule previously linked to lung injuries in factory workers producing microwave popcorn might play an important role in microbial infections of the lung suffered by people with cystic fibrosis (CF), according to a recent study led by San Diego State postdoctoral researcher Katrine Whiteson.

25 Feb 2014

Studies find that depression makes people more likely to die from heart disease

An extensive review of scientific literature indicates that depression should be added to the list of risk factors associated with heart disease. Others include obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and smoking.

25 Feb 2014

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Experts find that chances of heart or stroke attack doubles after partner's death

Eating vegetarian diet appears to be linked with lower blood pressure

Young adults and uninsured adolescents are more likely to be diagnosed with late-stage cancer

Dieters more likely to give in to alcoholic temptations than to sugary snacks

CBT improves blood sugar control and brings faster relief of depression in patients with type 2 diabetes

Study: Routine testing with FISH and IHC may enhance detection of ALK-positive NSCLC

Older parents’ help to middle-aged offspring may affect their mental health

Researchers develop novel technique for detecting ALK rearrangements in non-small cell lung cancers

Study for understanding why people with autism have difficulties with social interaction

Pregnant women with bipolar disorder more frequently have mental health

Costs of care differ significantly across hospitals for children born with heart defects

1/3 of people who survive stroke before age 50 are unable to live independently

UCLA scientists developed experimental treatment that eradicates acute type of leukemia in mice

AAN guideline suggests people with irregular heartbeat to take oral anticoagulants to prevent stroke

High BP medications may increase risk of falls and fall injuries in older patients

Passive stimulation improves sense of touch and motor skills in stroke patients

Enzalutamide shows added benefit in prostate cancer patients without visceral metastases

Study: Blacks are more likely to have precursor condition than whites

Scientists identify lung-damaging molecule in cystic fibrosis patients during symptom flare-ups

Studies find that depression makes people more likely to die from heart disease

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