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Immune system activated in schizophrenia
Researchers at the Swedish medical university Karolinska Institutet have discovered that patients with recent-onset schizophrenia have higher levels of inflammatory substances in their brains. Their findings offer hope of being...
Vitamin B niacin offers no extra benefit to statin therapy in seniors already diagnosed with CAD
The routine prescription of extended-release niacin, a B vitamin (1,500 milligrams daily), in combination with traditional cholesterol-lowering therapy offers no extra benefit in correcting arterial narrowing and diminishing plaque buildup...
Possible H1N1 vaccine-related death in Quebec
An 80-year-old man from Quebec died after being vaccinated against the H1N1 flu, officials said Tuesday.
Medical establishment prevents nurses from assuming new roles
Physicians still retain the bulk of decision-making power over nurses in Quebec - a situation that's detrimental to evolving nursing roles. According to a new study by Universite de Montreal...
Finding a protective mechanism for retinal cells could save sight
Determining what triggers the death of retinal cells, called photoreceptors, could hold the key to stopping blinding disorders caused by a wide range of eye diseases, Yale School of Medicine...
EKG can show false positive readings for diagnosing heart condition
The electrical measurements on the electrocardiogram can often mislead physicians in diagnosing the heart condition left ventricular hypertrophy, causing other screening tests to be ordered before a definitive conclusion can...
Study shows link between influenza virus and fever
Viruses are microscopically sized parasites. They plant their genes in the cells of their victim in order to 'reprogram' them. The infected cells then no longer produce what they need...
Research highlights need to address haemophilia in developing world
When modern medicine finds a way to treat a medical condition, people often think that the problem is solved. But we also have to find ways to get that treatment...
Migraine raises risk of most common form of stroke
Pooling results from 21 studies, involving 622,381 men and women, researchers at Johns Hopkins have affirmed that migraine headaches are associated with more than twofold higher chances of the most...
Scientists put interactive flu tracking at public's fingertips
New methods of studying avian influenza strains and visually mapping their movement around the world will help scientists more quickly learn the behavior of the pandemic H1N1 flu virus, Ohio...
Cell phone use may be walking safety risk
CHAMPAIGN, Ill., Nov. 16 (UPI) -- A University of Illinois study of pedestrian safety has found using a cell phone while walking can endanger one's health.
Study shows stroke incidence related to angioplasty remains steady over past 15 years
Results of a Mayo Clinic study show the incidence of stroke or mini-stroke related to a coronary angioplasty remained steady over a 15-year period. Researchers say this is good news...
Cancer rates linked to industrial activity
Several New Brunswick communities with a history of industrial activity or environmental contamination have elevated rates of cancer, according to the Conservation Council.
Shire announces publication of open-label study on coadministration of INTUNIV with stimulants
PHILADELPHIA -- November 16, 2009 -- Shire plc (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPGY), the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, announced new study results on INTUNIV? (guanfacine) Extended-Release Tablets published in...
Foodborne illness: An acute and long-term health challenge for the 21st century
GROVE CITY, Pa. -- The Center for Foodborne Illness Research & Prevention (CFI) released a report on November 12, 2009, that documents what is currently known about the...
Putting The Brakes On Evolution Could Help Keep Antibiotics Effective
Drug resistant infectious organisms pose a very serious threat to society, and are perhaps one of the biggest challenges that medical researchers face in their fight to keep people healthy....
Vaccine against chlamydia not far away
When a woman becomes infected with Chlamydia, the first white blood cells that arrive at the scene to fight the infection are not the most effective. This is shown by...
Teenager gets implanted heart device
HOUSTON, Nov. 16 (UPI) -- Texas Children's Hospital says it is the first U.S. pediatric hospital to discharge a child with an implanted mechanical heart pump.
FDA OK's heavy menstrual bleeding drug
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it has approved Lysteda tablets (tranexamic acid) as the first non-hormonal drug to treat heavy menstrual bleeding.
Don't be happy, be worried: Sports fans need dose of negative
For sports fans watching their favorite team play, the greatest enjoyment comes only with a strong dollop of fear and maybe even near-despair, a new study suggests.
Playing active video games can equal moderate intensity exercise
Active Wii sports video games and some Wii fit activities may increase adults' energy expenditure as much as moderately intense exercise, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's...
Sexually spread diseases up, better testing cited
(AP) -- Sexually spread diseases continue to rise, with reported chlamydia cases setting yet another record in 2008, government health officials said Monday.
Skin Color Says A Lot About Your Health, Researchers Claim
People associate all kinds of physical features with good health; a slim waistline, full head of hair, and chiseled abs are all typical examples. Now researchers are suggesting that another...
WHO urged to remove mercury from fillings
GENEVA, Switzerland, Nov. 16 (UPI) -- More than 70 non-governmental organizations from around the world are urging the World Health Organization to phase out the use of mercury in...
Viagra for women? Drug developed as antidepressant effective in treating low libido
The drug flibanserin, which was originally created as an antidepressant, is effective in treating women with low libido, pooled results from three separate clinical trials have found.
LFA's "Medication Adherence" Webchat to be Held Monday, November 23 at 3 p.m. Eastern
Reminder -- the Lupus Foundation of America's webchat is next Monday afternoon, November 23, at 3 p.m. Eastern Time. The LFA welcomes Dr. Sam Lim, who will serve as the guest...
Glowing bugs could find landmines
Bacteria that glow green in the presence of explosives could provide a safe way to find hidden landmines, scientists claim.
Toxins in plastic 'feminise boys'
Chemicals in plastics alter the brains of baby boys making them "more feminine" and uninterested in rough games, say researchers.