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Eating at full-service restaurants not necessarily healthier than eating at fast-food outlets

When Americans go out to eat, either at a fast-food outlet or a full-service restaurant, they consume, on average, about 200 more calories a day than when they stay home for meals, a new study reports. They also take in more fat, saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium than those who prepare and eat their meals at home.

2 Jul 2015

Study identifies trends in use of antipsychotic medications in young people in the U.S.

Despite concerns that use of antipsychotic medications in treating young people has increased, use actually declined between 2006 and 2010 for children ages 12 and under, and increased for adolescents and young adults.

2 Jul 2015

SENRI Trial: NK1 antagonists may prevent emesis in patients treated with oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy

The SENRI trial has opened the window to evaluate NK1 antagonists for emesis prevention in patients taking oxaliplatin chemotherapy, antiemetics expert and ESMO spokesperson Fausto Roila said, putting into perspective the results of a Japanese study presented today at the ESMO 17th World Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer 2015 in Barcelona.

2 Jul 2015

Experts call for healthy lifestyle initiatives to combat non-communicable diseases

A group of the world's top doctors and scientists working in cardiology and preventive medicine have issued a call to action to tackle the global problem of deaths from non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as heart problems, diabetes and cancer, through healthy lifestyle initiatives.

2 Jul 2015

Special issue provides comprehensive overview of latest findings in the area of skeletal research

While there is good understanding of how bone mass, and more recently bone architecture, affects fracture risk, far less is known about the material properties of bone, or how these can impart resilience or fragility to the skeleton.

2 Jul 2015

BIDMC leaders urge hospitals to eliminate emotional harms that damage patients’ dignity

Hospitals have made significant strides to reduce or eliminate physical harm to patients since the landmark 1999 Institute of Medicine Report "To Err is Human."

2 Jul 2015

Certain stem cells use microscopic nanotubes to communicate with neighboring cells, shows research

When it comes to communicating with each other, some cells may be more "old school" than was previously thought. Certain types of stem cells use microscopic, threadlike nanotubes to communicate with neighboring cells, like a landline phone connection, rather than sending a broadcast signal, researchers at University of Michigan Life Sciences Institute and University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center have discovered.

2 Jul 2015

UCSD researchers report that statins make women aggressive, but men calmer

Statins are a hugely popular drug class used to manage blood cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease. Previous studies had raised questions about adverse behavioral changes with statins, such as irritability or violence, but findings with statins have been inconsistent. In the first randomized trial to look at statin effects on behavior, researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine report that aggressive behavior typically declined among men placed on statins (compared to placebo), but typically increased among women placed on statins.

2 Jul 2015

Rush University Medical Center named finalist for AHA's Equity of Care Award

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago has been named a finalist for the American Hospital Association's Equity of Care Award for its efforts to reduce health care disparities and promote diversity within the organization's leadership and staff.

2 Jul 2015

Men referred for borderline testosterone levels have much higher rates of depression than general population

Researchers at the George Washington University, led by Michael S. Irwig, M.D., found that men referred for tertiary care for borderline testosterone levels had much higher rates of depression and depressive symptoms than those of the general population.

2 Jul 2015

Study: Peripheral nerve stimulation therapy can reverse SCI-associated nerve deterioration

Approximately 12,000 spinal cord injuries (SCI) happen every year in the U.S., the majority caused by car accidents, falls, sporting accidents and gunshot wounds.

2 Jul 2015

Wayne State University awarded grant to explore new MS pathology model

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has provided a grant to a Wayne State University School of Medicine professor to explore a new model of MS pathology.

2 Jul 2015

Extreme heat and precipitation events linked to increased risk of Salmonella infections

Extreme heat and precipitation events, which are expected to increase in frequency and intensity due to climate change, are associated with increased risk of Salmonella infections, according to a study led by researchers from the University of Maryland School of Public Health.

2 Jul 2015

Adis launches new platform to make drug information more accessible

Adis, a leading global provider of drug information, has taken a major step forward in its quest to make expertly written drug information more accessible, with the launch of a new platform AdisInsight. The platform presents a unique, joined-up view of current evidence on drug treatments being developed worldwide - how well they work, how safe they are, who is working on them, and how soon they will be available - in a single database.

2 Jul 2015

Continental Who's Who recognizes Dr. Judith D. Mcleod as pinnacle professional in the nursing field

Dr. Judith D. McLeod, R.N., BSN, MSN, DNP, CPNP, is recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Nursing. Dr. McLeod is the Director of the BSN-MSN Program at Stanbridge College.

2 Jul 2015

New research links mutations in TEX11 gene to some cases of male infertility

In the most severe form of male infertility, men do not make any measurable levels of sperm. This condition, called azoospermia, affects approximately 1 percent of the male population and is responsible for about a sixth of cases of male infertility.

2 Jul 2015

Cancer Council Queensland urges women to be breast aware between scheduled screenings

Hundreds of Queensland women are developing breast cancers between screening each year, prompting a warning from Cancer Council for women to be breast aware between mammograms.

2 Jul 2015

CSRO survey reveals rheumatologists have concerns about biosimilars approval process

The Coalition of State Rheumatology Organizations (CSRO), a nationwide group of state and regional professional rheumatology societies, today released the findings of a national survey of rheumatologists that explored perceptions of biosimilars and the potential impact of these new drugs on patients.

2 Jul 2015

Women with 'female athlete triad' at greater risk of bone stress injuries

Participation in sports by women and girls has increased from 310,000 individuals in 1971 to 3.37 million in 2010. At the same time, sports-related injuries among female athletes have skyrocketed.

2 Jul 2015

Domainex’s new integrated bioassay service platform accelerates progression of drug discovery projects

Domainex Ltd, a private drug discovery service company, today announces that it is launching an integrated bioassay service platform, BioassayBuilder.

2 Jul 2015

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Eating at full-service restaurants not necessarily healthier than eating at fast-food outlets

Study identifies trends in use of antipsychotic medications in young people in the U.S.

SENRI Trial: NK1 antagonists may prevent emesis in patients treated with oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy

Experts call for healthy lifestyle initiatives to combat non-communicable diseases

Special issue provides comprehensive overview of latest findings in the area of skeletal research

BIDMC leaders urge hospitals to eliminate emotional harms that damage patients’ dignity

Certain stem cells use microscopic nanotubes to communicate with neighboring cells, shows research

UCSD researchers report that statins make women aggressive, but men calmer

Rush University Medical Center named finalist for AHA's Equity of Care Award

Men referred for borderline testosterone levels have much higher rates of depression than general population

Study: Peripheral nerve stimulation therapy can reverse SCI-associated nerve deterioration

Wayne State University awarded grant to explore new MS pathology model

Extreme heat and precipitation events linked to increased risk of Salmonella infections

Adis launches new platform to make drug information more accessible

Continental Who's Who recognizes Dr. Judith D. Mcleod as pinnacle professional in the nursing field

New research links mutations in TEX11 gene to some cases of male infertility

Cancer Council Queensland urges women to be breast aware between scheduled screenings

CSRO survey reveals rheumatologists have concerns about biosimilars approval process

Women with 'female athlete triad' at greater risk of bone stress injuries

Domainex’s new integrated bioassay service platform accelerates progression of drug discovery projects

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