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Study reports that less-invasive option for spinal stenosis poses 'trade-off' in outcomes

Interspinous spacer implantation-a less-invasive alternative surgical option for spinal stenosis-has a lower complication rate than spinal fusion, reports a study in the May 1 issue of Spine The journal is published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, a part of Wolters Kluwer Health.

8 May 2013

New version of FRAX now available for 53 countries

An increasing number of physicians around the world are using FRAX-, a scientifically validated online fracture-risk calculator that has been developed by the World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Metabolic Bone Diseases at the University of Sheffield, UK.

8 May 2013

Peripheral neuropathic pain patch treatments: an interview with Anne Hodgkins, Astellas Pharma

Peripheral neuropathic pain is caused by lesion or disease to the peripheral somatosensory nervous system. Nerve damage that can lead to peripheral neuropathic pain can happen as a result of a range of different diseases, medications or traumatic injuries.

8 May 2013

Taking strong anticholinergic doubles risk of developing cognitive impairment in older adults

Research from the Regenstrief Institute, the Indiana University Center for Aging Research and Wishard-Eskenazi Health on medications commonly taken by older adults has found that drugs with strong anticholinergic effects cause cognitive impairment when taken continuously for as few as 60 days.

8 May 2013

EPSRC-funded study explores feasibility of using natural fibres for cartilage repair

Over 20 million people in Europe suffer from osteoarthritis which can lead to extensive damage to the knee and hip cartilage. Stem cells offer a promising way forward but a key challenge has been to design a 'smart material' that is biologically effective for cartilage tissue regeneration. Now researchers have identified a blend of naturally occurring fibres such as cellulose and silk that makes progress towards affordable and effective cell-based therapy for cartilage repair a step closer

8 May 2013

Study investigates use of sublingual immunotherapy against ragweed allergy

An international team of researchers, led by physician-scientists at Johns Hopkins, reports that a once-daily tablet containing a high dose of a key ragweed pollen protein effectively blocks the runny noses, sneezes, nasal congestion and itchy eyes experienced by ragweed allergy sufferers.

8 May 2013

PAMF provides support to improve high blood pressure prevention, detection and control

The American Medical Group Association announced today that the Palo Alto Medical Foundation donated $20,000 to support Measure Up/Pressure Down, a national campaign to improve high blood pressure prevention, detection, and control, spearheaded by the American Medical Group Foundation, AMGA's nonprofit education and research arm.

8 May 2013

Addressing sleep hygiene prior to CPAP initiation may help improve adherence

A new study suggests that regularity of bedtime prior to initiation of continuous positive airway pressure therapy is an important factor that may influence treatment compliance in adults with obstructive sleep apnea.

8 May 2013

UCLA research: Subway not much healthier alternative than McDonald's for adolescents

Subway may promote itself as the "healthy" fast food restaurant, but it might not be a much healthier alternative than McDonald's for adolescents, according to new UCLA research.

8 May 2013

Scientists discover how Alzheimer's pharmaceuticals sharpen the brain's performance

Scientists at the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute have discovered how the predominant class of Alzheimer's pharmaceuticals might sharpen the brain's performance.

8 May 2013

Geisinger Health System plans to conduct study on mental health impacts of Hurricane Sandy

Geisinger Health System announces plans to conduct a study into the use of mental health services during the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy in the coastal New Jersey counties of Monmouth and Ocean.

8 May 2013

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages people to learn about celiac disease

Celiac disease is estimated to affect one out of 141 of Americans, or just under 1 percent of the population.

8 May 2013

Brain scan studies may provide clues about how the device improves depression

For nearly a decade, doctors have used an implanted electronic stimulator to treat severe depression in people who don't respond to standard antidepressant therapy.

8 May 2013

Research discovery may lead to effective new treatments for neurodegenerative disease

UCLA researchers led by Drs. Peiyee Lee and Richard Gatti at the Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research have used induced pluripotent stem cells to advance disease-in-a-dish modeling of a rare genetic disorder, Ataxia Telangiectasia.

8 May 2013

Clinical data of cabozantinib to be presented at ASCO meeting

Exelixis, Inc. announced today that cabozantinib will be the subject of nine separate data presentations at the upcoming 2013 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

8 May 2013

Immunoglobulin fails to meet co-primary endpoints in Phase III clinical study, Baxter reports

Baxter International Inc. today announced that its Phase III clinical study of immunoglobulin did not meet its co-primary endpoints of reducing cognitive decline and preserving functional abilities in patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease.

From Baxter International Inc. 8 May 2013

Study shows association between diet, sleepiness and alertness

A new study suggests that your level of sleepiness or alertness during the day may be related to the type of food that you eat.

8 May 2013

Advances in lung cancer treatment have major impact on short- and long-term outcomes

The American College of Chest Physicians third edition of evidence-based lung cancer guidelines, Diagnosis and Management of Lung Cancer, 3rd ed: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines, recommends offering low-dose computed tomography scanning for lung cancer screening to people with a significant risk of lung cancer due to age and smoking history.

8 May 2013

Feds move to tighten oversight of tanning beds

Federal health regulators moved to tighten oversight of tanning beds and said people younger than age 18 shouldn't use the beds at all.

8 May 2013

New skin cancer drug successfully tested in humans

A new class of drug targeting skin cancer's genetic material has been successfully tested in humans for the first time, opening the way to new treatments for a range of conditions from skin cancers to eye diseases.

8 May 2013

Medical Condition News

Study reports that less-invasive option for spinal stenosis poses 'trade-off' in outcomes

New version of FRAX now available for 53 countries

Peripheral neuropathic pain patch treatments: an interview with Anne Hodgkins, Astellas Pharma

Taking strong anticholinergic doubles risk of developing cognitive impairment in older adults

EPSRC-funded study explores feasibility of using natural fibres for cartilage repair

Study investigates use of sublingual immunotherapy against ragweed allergy

PAMF provides support to improve high blood pressure prevention, detection and control

Addressing sleep hygiene prior to CPAP initiation may help improve adherence

UCLA research: Subway not much healthier alternative than McDonald's for adolescents

Scientists discover how Alzheimer's pharmaceuticals sharpen the brain's performance

Geisinger Health System plans to conduct study on mental health impacts of Hurricane Sandy

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages people to learn about celiac disease

Brain scan studies may provide clues about how the device improves depression

Research discovery may lead to effective new treatments for neurodegenerative disease

Clinical data of cabozantinib to be presented at ASCO meeting

Immunoglobulin fails to meet co-primary endpoints in Phase III clinical study, Baxter reports

Study shows association between diet, sleepiness and alertness

Advances in lung cancer treatment have major impact on short- and long-term outcomes

Feds move to tighten oversight of tanning beds

New skin cancer drug successfully tested in humans

Real-time Raman monitoring for pharmaceutical hot melt extrusion

Synthetic Psychedelics: A Growing Public Health Concern

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