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Resuscitation with colloids not recommended

Resuscitation with colloids does not appear to decrease the risk for death, and may even increase mortality, a comprehensive study of trial data reveals.

8 Mar 2013

AKAP protein alterations implicated in bipolar disorder

Researchers have found increased cellular expression of the postsynaptic signaling protein AKAP5/79 in the anterior cingulate cortex of patients with bipolar disorder.

8 Mar 2013

Inflammatory marker for schizophrenia treatment resistance, severity

Levels of the inflammatory marker soluble tumor necrosis factor receptor 1 may be associated with severity of symptoms and treatment resistance in schizophrenia, say Brazilian scientists.

8 Mar 2013

Pharmacist-led intervention combats hypertension

A home-based intervention led by clinical pharmacists and involving an internet monitoring tool results in marked reductions in blood pressure, say researchers.

8 Mar 2013

Experience shows in febrile neutropenia treatment

The strongest predictors of guideline-compliant care of cancer patients with febrile neutropenia are the case volumes of the treating physicians and hospitals, a study shows.

8 Mar 2013

Femoral canal change detected in women over time

Women experience a gradual expansion in femoral canal diameter with increasing age, which could impact the longevity of total hip replacement, UK researchers report. age, which could impact the longevity of total hip replacement, UK researchers report.

8 Mar 2013

Marked seasonal variation in COPD exacerbations

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are significantly more likely to experience exacerbations during the winter than summer months, research shows.

8 Mar 2013

Heart failure risk identified in people with insomnia

People with insomnia appear to be at increased risk for developing heart failure, findings from a large Norwegian cohort study show.

8 Mar 2013

Urinary bisphenol A levels linked to asthma risk in children

Results from a US study suggest that urinary levels of the chemical bisphenol A are positively associated with wheeze and asthma risk in young children.

8 Mar 2013

Fatigue linked to COPD severity, hospitalization risk

Fatigue is associated with disease severity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, researchers confirm.

8 Mar 2013

Global cancer problem ‘needs international solution’

Global leaders in cancer research and policy are calling on the scientific community and worldwide governments to unite against the disease.

8 Mar 2013

Researchers uncover cellular-level detail of what happens when bone bears stress over time

From athletes to individuals suffering from osteoporosis, bone fractures are usually the result of tiny cracks accumulating over time -- invisible rivulets of damage that, when coalesced, lead to that painful break.

8 Mar 2013

Survey: 44% of German women do not play sport or spend any time on intensive workouts

A new survey reveals that 44 per cent of German women did not play competitive sport or spend any time on intensive workouts such as running or cycling, in a given week. German women remain reluctant to devote any time to competitive sport, despite being more physically active than their European counterparts in Britain, Denmark, Sweden and France, according to a new multi-national survey on sport and exercise habits.

8 Mar 2013

Advancement in re-engineering photosynthesis can transform plants into bio-factories

Scientists are reporting an advance in re-engineering photosynthesis to transform plants into bio-factories that manufacture high-value ingredients for medicines, fabrics, fuels and other products. They report on the research in the journal ACS Synthetic Biology.

8 Mar 2013

People may more likely be exposed to flu through airborne virus than previously thought

People may more likely be exposed to the flu through airborne virus than previously thought, according to new research from the University of Maryland School of Public Health.

8 Mar 2013

Weill Cornell receives NIMH grant to discover novel biomarkers for chronic fatigue syndrome

Weill Cornell Medical College has been awarded more than $1.9 million by the National Institute of Mental Health of the National Institutes of Health to lead an innovative research study using advanced neuroimaging and clinical evaluations of patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).

8 Mar 2013

Patients with drug-resistant HIV can safely achieve viral suppression without NRTIs

A new multi-site study reveals patients with drug-resistant HIV can safely achieve viral suppression - the primary goal of HIV therapy - without incorporating the traditional class of HIV medications into their treatment regimen.

8 Mar 2013

Computerized discharge tool with decision support features facilitates improved heart care

The use of electronic discharge orders aimed at providing evidence-based decision support and clear instructions to heart failure patients helped increase compliance with quality care measures and lowered hospital readmission rates, according to research being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 62nd Annual Scientific Session.

8 Mar 2013

Daylight Saving Time tips from Loyola

Many people will go to work on less sleep than normal Monday because they will have trouble adjusting to Daylight Saving Time.

8 Mar 2013

Cardiac rehab program may reduce death rate in women with coronary artery disease

Women with coronary artery disease who completed a 12-week cardiac rehabilitation program were two-thirds less likely to die compared to those who were not referred to the program.

8 Mar 2013

Medical News

Resuscitation with colloids not recommended

AKAP protein alterations implicated in bipolar disorder

Inflammatory marker for schizophrenia treatment resistance, severity

Pharmacist-led intervention combats hypertension

Experience shows in febrile neutropenia treatment

Femoral canal change detected in women over time

Marked seasonal variation in COPD exacerbations

Heart failure risk identified in people with insomnia

Urinary bisphenol A levels linked to asthma risk in children

Fatigue linked to COPD severity, hospitalization risk

Global cancer problem ‘needs international solution’

Researchers uncover cellular-level detail of what happens when bone bears stress over time

Survey: 44% of German women do not play sport or spend any time on intensive workouts

Advancement in re-engineering photosynthesis can transform plants into bio-factories

People may more likely be exposed to flu through airborne virus than previously thought

Weill Cornell receives NIMH grant to discover novel biomarkers for chronic fatigue syndrome

Patients with drug-resistant HIV can safely achieve viral suppression without NRTIs

Computerized discharge tool with decision support features facilitates improved heart care

Daylight Saving Time tips from Loyola

Cardiac rehab program may reduce death rate in women with coronary artery disease

Fourier 80: bringing benchtop NMR systems to the laboratory

How industrial hygiene flow calibration supports defensible exposure data

How electrical engineering ensures accurate calibration and patient safety

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