A University of Illinois at Chicago study published in the July/August issue of the journal Child Development reveals a link between smoking during pregnancy and very early child behavior problems.
Many adults who consider suicide fail to seek help from a doctor or mental health professional, and even those who do ask for help may find it difficult to obtain adequate treatment or medication, according to a new study.
People who like sweets eat more fruit than salty-snack lovers, and people who love fruit eat more sweets than vegetable lovers do, according to two Cornell University analyses. Such links could help nutrition educators to better target their messages.
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Spending on intensive care, which today comprises 30-40 percent of hospital costs, may go even higher as the population ages, according to a new Mayo Clinic study.
A multi-institutional team of researchers has found that people with long-standing, severe paralysis can generate signals in the area of the brain responsible for voluntary movement and these signals can be detected, recorded, routed out of the brain to a computer and converted into actions -- enabling a paralyzed patient to perform basic tasks.
Astronauts who travel in space are at risk for bone loss in much the same way that cancer patients who receive radiation therapy are, and both groups are more likely to develop fractures than the general population.
When the body's arteries, veins and capillaries become diseased, patients can experience pain and discomfort, not to mention the possibility of stroke and heart attack. Dennis Gable, M.D., a vascular surgeon on the medical staff at Baylor Regional Medical Center at Plano, provides information about three of the most common vascular diseases.
If you have trouble falling or staying asleep, you're not alone. It's been reported that nearly seven out of 10 Americans say they frequently have problems getting a good night's sleep. And that may be cause for concern, says Henry Raroque, Jr., M.D., a board-certified neurologist and sleep specialist on the medical staff at Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine.
Asthma was found uncontrolled in 85 percent of asthmatic school-aged children in Little Rock, Ark., based on the presence of symptoms and the need for rescue medication.
Two distinct phenotypes of vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) "“ an involuntary functional disorder during inspiration often misdiagnosed as asthma "“ were observed during a 13-year period. One group had VCD triggered only by exercise and the second group had spontaneous onset of symptoms not caused by exercise.
Using positron emission tomography (PET), researchers have established a firm connection between a particular brain chemistry trait and the tendency of an individual to abuse cocaine and possibly become addicted, suggesting potential treatment options.
A UCLA research study published in the June issue of The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry found that people may be able to improve their cognitive function and brain efficiency by making simple lifestyle changes such as incorporating memory exercises, healthy eating, physical fitness, and stress reduction into their daily lives.
While doctors have been able to treat arthritis and offer tips to avoid it, University of Missouri-Columbia researchers have identified telltale, genetic signs that indicate the early onset of arthritis. Researchers hope to identify arthritis as early as possible in an effort to reverse its progression.
In a total knee replacement, all three components of the knee "” the kneecap, femur and tibia "” are replaced with artificial components. Design of the implant, along with compatibility, must be considered before proceeding. University of Missouri-Columbia researchers are working to create a custom knee replacement using biological parts in an effort to avoid the complications of artificial knees.
Researchers found that women who transmitted HIV to their offspring were significantly less likely to have aNAB, an antibody which neutralizes the virus, than non-transmitting mothers. This suggests that the antibody has a potent protective or selective effect in perinatal HIV transmission.
A new study in rat hearts suggests that combining antioxidants with a drug used to treat severe chest pain may help improve how a heart recovers from a heart attack.
Using unusually rigorous scientific conditions and measures, Johns Hopkins researchers have shown that the active agent in "sacred mushrooms" can induce mystical/spiritual experiences descriptively identical to spontaneous ones people have reported for centuries.
While one of the best methods to detect melanoma and other skin cancers is to conduct a monthly skin self exam (SSE), it can be difficult to accurately assess your skin without a way to remember the location and size of your existing moles. Asking patients to map their moles on a drawing of their back during SSE can be a simple, low-cost way to reduce the risk of death from melanoma.
Giving an anti-viral drug to pregnant women who have a history of genital herpes significantly lowers the rate of Caesarean sections needed to protect the infant from becoming infected with the virus, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found.
A new study shows that a puzzling gap between the sexes persists in hospital care for heart attack patients, despite specific efforts by hospitals to improve the way they treat all patients immediately after a heart attack.
In 2003, actor John Ritter collapsed on the set of his sitcom, the victim of a rare condition called aortic dissection "” a tear in the largest blood vessel in the body. Now, a new study gives some rare good news about the condition, showing that 90 percent of patients who survive emergency surgery and hospitalization will still be alive three years later.
A clinical trial under way at The Methodist Hospital in Houston is studying the use of stent grafts to treat thoracic aortic aneurysms in high-risk, emergency situations, such as a ruptured aortic aneurysms or tears in the aorta caused by trauma.
A 20-year study of women in the Nurses' Health Study has shown that Type 2 diabetes is associated with primary open angle glaucoma (POAG), the most common form of glaucoma, accounting for about 60 to 70% of all glaucomas. The study is published in the July issue of the journal Ophthalmology.
A molecule expressed during pregnancy seems to turn down the immune system, making it more tolerant of welcome visitors such as a fetus or maybe a transplanted heart, researchers say.
A wireless device that measures the acidity of stomach contents backwashed into the esophagus allows patients to avoid some of the nose pain and throat discomfort associated with the conventional wired monitor used to manage hard-to-treat gastroesophageal reflux disease. However, while the new technology appears be better tolerated, no studies showed that it was better for diagnosing or managing these patients.
Researchers in the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine's Center for Molecular Medicine and Infectious Diseases at Virginia Tech with funding from Fort Dodge Animal Health Inc. have developed a vaccine against Post-weaning Multi-systemic Wasting Syndrome (PMWS) in pigs, a major threat to the global swine industry.
A new analysis that compares two common inhalers for patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease finds that one reduces respiratory-related hospitalizations and respiratory deaths, but the other -- which is prescribed in the majority of cases -- increases respiratory deaths.
A team of researchers has shown for the first time that laboratory mice infected with the agent of scrapie -a brain-wasting disease of sheep-demonstrate high levels of the scrapie agent in their heart 300 days after being infected in the brain.
It is believed that menopause plays a role in the loss of muscle mass as women age. Inactivity also can result in an accelerated loss of muscle mass and strength in aging women. Now, a University of Missouri-Columbia researcher studied the effect of inactivity combined with the loss of estrogen and was surprised by the results.
For individuals who develop colorectal cancers at a young age or have a family history of such cancers, microsatellite instability testing (MSI) has become an almost standard component of clinical evaluation. However, there have been no reports of how well the results from any given laboratory agree with any other laboratory.
The burden of oral clefting leaves some with psychological problems into adulthood. A new study evaluating the impact of oral clefting on quality of life can be used to learn about the psychological benefits and cost effectiveness of prevention and treatment. This study is published in the latest issue of The Cleft Palate--Craniofacial Journal.
A discovery by Medical College of Wisconsin and BloodCenter of Wisconsin researchers in Milwaukee may be a key to a permanent genetic cure for hemophilia A patients, including a subset who do not respond to conventional blood transfusions. The study of genetically altered hemophilia mice is published in the July 2006 edition of The Journal of Clinical Investigation.
Women with a serious mental disorder called borderline personality disorder who received a specialized form of cognitive behavioral therapy were half as likely to attempt suicide as women who were treated by expert therapists in dealing with difficult patients. In addition, the women who received the treatment called dialectical behavior therapy also were less likely to go to an emergency room for suicidal behavior.
Now U-M doctors can find and fix the problems that cause many strokes without ever having to open up the skull. It's minimally invasive surgery, and it's allowing many patients to reduce their risk of a stroke, including those who wouldn't be able to withstand a brain operation.
About 10 to 15 percent of youth have reported using inhalants to get high. That's why U-M experts advise parents to discuss the dangers of inhalant abuse with their kids early. They offer some suggestions on how and when to talk with kids, as well as tips on how to detect inhalant abuse.
Think you've got your diet under control? You may be gulping down hundreds of unwanted calories each day without even knowing it. To help you make healthier beverage choices, and cut back on extra calories, a U-M expert offers tips that will help quench your thirst and keep your diet in check.
A pilot study suggests that the results of minimally invasive angioplasty and stenting to restore blood flow to the kidneys can be significantly improved if a suction device is used to remove the material blocking the vessel. The results, from a study at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, are reported in the July issue of the Journal of Vascular Surgery.
The allergy medication astemizole could have another life as a potential treatment for malaria, according to a study conducted by researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
For hospitalized patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), lower measurements of procalcitonin, a biomarker of infection, can reduce the length of antibiotic treatment by an average of seven days.
U.S. hospitals have long been required to be able to start emergency Cesarean sections within 30 minutes, but neither compliance with this "decision-to-incision" time nor the associated rate of complications have ever been clinically measured.
When smokers kick the habit, they may gain about 20 pounds, according to a new analysis "” quite a bit more than the commonly cited 5 pounds to 15 pounds. The authors are quick to emphasize that this finding in no way changes the bottom line that the net health benefit of quitting is substantial.
Pregnant women with fibromyalgia (FM) experience significant pain, fatigue and psychological stress, symptoms that are often misdiagnosed or under treated as a normal part of pregnancy, according to a pilot study by Karen M. Schaefer, D.N.Sc., R.N., assistant professor of nursing at Temple University's College of Health Professions.
Researchers have found evidence that particles of lead solder used in plumbing may have sickened two Greenville, N.C., children, in one case at a child's home and in the other case, at a private daycare center.
Northeastern University nursing professor Sue Jo Roberts has been studying the health issues of homosexual women for years. Her current project, titled "Attitudes, Beliefs and Practices Related to Cardiovascular Health and Risk Reduction among Lesbians" is being funded by the Lesbian Health Fund (LHF), a program of the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA). Its ultimate goal is to set the stage for creating culturally sensitive intervention programs.
Drug companies will begin using clearer, more understandable package inserts for some of their newer prescription drugs on June 30. While it is a positive step in improving medication use, some worry the changes will make it more difficult to sue drug manufacturers over product liability.
Hockey players, rejoice! A team of University of Alberta researchers has created technology to regrow teeth"”the first time scientists have been able to reform human dental tissue. Using low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS), Dr. Tarak El-Bialy from the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry and Dr. Jie Chen and Dr. Ying Tsui from the Faculty of Engineering have created a miniaturized system-on-a-chip that offers a non-invasive and novel way to stimulate jaw growth and dental tissue healing.
Grills or "fronts" may bring a lot of bling to one's mouth, but the American Dental Association says wearers should take notice that they also might be bringing an increased risk of tarnishing the health of their teeth and gums.
The higher rate of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in the United States compared with European countries, such as Norway, reflects a greater risk of worsening kidney disease in the U.S."”not a higher number of people in the early stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD), suggests a study in the August Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.
It's one of the things about a hospital stay that men loathe, and that infectious bacteria love: the urinary catheter. Now, a new study shows that a less-unpleasant option for male hospital patients is also a much safer one.
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