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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

High worldwide drug-resistant TB figures are “worrying

The prevalence of resistance to second-line therapy among individuals with multi-drug resistant tuberculosis is high, show the results of a study conducted using data from eight countries worldwide.

26 Oct 2012

Legume intake reduces heart disease risk in diabetes patients

Diabetes patients who incorporate legumes as part of a low glycemic index diet improve their glycemic control and reduce their risk for coronary heart disease, a study shows.

25 Oct 2012

Trayless dining reduces food waste

Switching a university dining hall from a system using trays to a trayless system significantly reduces the amount of food waste produced per patron, say researchers.

25 Oct 2012

Geographic variations in US diabetic foot expenditure identified

Researchers report that in the USA, Medicare spending on patients with diabetic foot disease varies significantly between different hospital referral regions.

25 Oct 2012

Antiviral therapy cuts progression to cancer in hepatitis

Antiviral therapy may prevent the most common form of liver cancer developing among patients who have hepatitis C-related fibrosis or cirrhosis, report researchers.

25 Oct 2012

Check for surgical sponges using radiofrequency apparatus

A radiofrequency mat or wand is able to detect the presence of surgical sponges with complete accuracy, indicating that the method is superior to either a manual sponge count or an intraoperative radiograph, report researchers.

25 Oct 2012

Exercise at home may relieve lymphedema in breast cancer

Women who complete an at-home exercise program designed to treat breast-cancer-related lymphedema have significantly reduced excess limb volume measurements after 6 months compared with their peers who undertake standard care alone, show study results.

25 Oct 2012