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First-trimester ultrasound may lead to earlier abortion

Early diagnosis of structural fetal abnormalities by ultrasound during the first trimester would give women the option of undergoing abortion at a safer time in their pregnancy, research indicates.

30 Oct 2012

Cilostazol reduces restenosis after angioplasty in critical limb ischemia

The quinolinone derivative cilostazol may be associated with reduced restenosis, reocclusion, and clinically driven target lesion revascularization 3 months after infrapopliteal angioplasty, researchers say.

30 Oct 2012

Gas superior to air tamponade in lower quadrant vitrectomy

Gas and air are suitable tamponading agents for use during vitrectomy for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment, however air tamponade should only be used in cases that are restricted to the superior quadrants, study findings show.

30 Oct 2012

Race and income impacts rate of bystander-initiated CPR in communities

Individuals who have an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest are most likely to receive bystander-initiated cardiopulmonary resuscitation if they live in a predominantly White, high-income neighborhood, study results show.

30 Oct 2012

PTSD remains a major problem in Rwanda

Post-traumatic stress disorder remains a significant public health problem in Rwanda after the civil war and genocide of 1994, researchers report.

30 Oct 2012

Salivary gland surgery in Germany ‘more common than expected’

Results from a German population-based study suggest that the incidence of surgically treated benign salivary gland diseases is higher than previously thought.

30 Oct 2012

Post-hepatectomy mortality unexpectedly high

In-hospital mortality rates for liver resection patients may underestimate true, postoperative mortality by 50%, show the findings of a national study.

29 Oct 2012

New hope for mitochondrial disease sufferers

Scientists have succeeded in replacing mitochondrial DNA in human oocytes, which they hope will lead to the procedure being developed for use in patients with mitochondrial diseases.

29 Oct 2012

Exercise not to blame for sudden cardiac death

Exercise is not to blame for sudden cardiac death in young and seemingly fit people, say researchers.

29 Oct 2012

Metabolic syndrome increases erectile dysfunction risk

The metabolic syndrome is an independent risk factor for the development of erectile dysfunction in Chinese men, especially among those who are middle-aged, show study findings.

29 Oct 2012

Carotid ultrasound improves risk management in rheumatoid arthritis

A trial of radiofrequency ultrasound in patients with rheumatoid arthritis has shown that carotid intima-media thickness is significantly greater in patients treated only with synthetic therapeutics compared with those who are also taking biologics.

29 Oct 2012

Sedation interruption does not reduce mechanical ventilation duration

Daily sedative interruption of mechanically ventilated patients in intensive care units does not reduce the time they are on ventilation or improve their clinical outcomes, report researchers in JAMA.

29 Oct 2012

Stay active to keep a healthy mind in very old age

Poor physical performance, especially a slow walking speed, is significantly associated with dementia in individuals aged over 90 years, show study results.

29 Oct 2012

Autoantibody aids identification of hyperexcitability disorders

Researchers have found that testing for a glycine receptor autoantibody aids the identification of a broad spectrum of autoimmune brainstem/spinal cord hyperexcitability disorders.

29 Oct 2012

Isis commences ISIS-FXIRx Phase 2 study in knee replacement surgery patients

Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced the initiation of a Phase 2 comparator-controlled study evaluating ISIS-FXIRx in patients undergoing knee replacement surgery, also referred to as total knee arthroplasty (TKA).

29 Oct 2012

Combined antimicrobial and light therapy effective for treating foot ulcers

Results from a phase II study show that antimicrobial photodynamic therapy is significantly more effective than placebo for treating patients with chronic leg ulcers.

26 Oct 2012

Hypnosis halts hot flashes

Clinical hypnosis results in significant reductions in hot flashes compared with structured-attention control in postmenopausal women, researchers report.

26 Oct 2012

HbA1c equally useful across ethnic groups

Currently recommended clinical cutoff points for diabetes diagnosis using glycated hemoglobin should be interpreted similarly in Whites, Blacks, and Hispanics, show findings from a US study.

26 Oct 2012

Universal approach to MRSA-prevention in ICU is most effective

Universal decolonization of all patients admitted to intensive care units using chlorhexidine baths and mupirocin treatment for 5 days significantly reduces the risk for infection with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus , report researchers.

26 Oct 2012

‘Postcode lottery’ sheds light on low-grade glioma strategy

Survival of adult patients with low-grade gliomas is better if they are admitted to a hospital that favors early resection, rather than one that opts for biopsy and watchful waiting, shows a study in JAMA.

26 Oct 2012