More than 2,700 of the world's preeminent gastroenterologists will gather from October 16 - 18 for the American College of Gastroenterology's 65th Annual Scientific Meeting at the New York Hilton.
Boston University School of Medicine is sponsoring the Second International Symposium on Virtual Colonoscopy, beginning October 16, 2000.
Psychologists examining what puts athletes and performers at risk for injuries have found that ballet dancers get hurt just as often and severely as contact sports athletes. (Anxiety, 10-00)
The combination of two non-essential but vital factors of long-standing, namely carnitine and Coenzyme Q10 can serve as back-up antioxidants. The statin drugs for lowering blood cholesterol also decrease the synthesis of CoQ10 and lead to deficiency.
Children who use inhaled steroids to control their asthma do not have to worry about stunting their growth, according to a study in the New England Journal of Medicine.
A laboratory test developed by University of Iowa researchers indicates that the lungs of cystic fibrosis patients are infected primarily with bacterial biofilms, organized communities of bacterial cells that are extremely resistant to antibiotic treatment.(Nature, 10-12-00)
The American Chiropractic Association has embarked on a campaign of misinformation intended to blame a competing organization for the failure of a Congressional bill which could have limited chiropractic to specific medical conditions.
A California researcher became the first winner of an annual national prize endowed by a distinguished scientist at the University of North Carolina. The prize is for an outstanding scientific contribution to the field of neuroscience.
The FDA has approved Lescol(R) XL, an extended-release formulation of fluvastatin, a therapy for dyslipidemia. Lescol XL effectively manages dyslipidemia because LDL-C reductions of 30 percent or less are sufficient to bring 90 percent of patients to their treatment goals.
A third of people with epilepsy may also have undiagnosed sleep apnea, a potentially serious but treatable condition marked by interruptions in breathing during sleep. The finding may help the understanding of the interplay between brain activity and sleep. (Neurology, 10-10-00)
Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham are "cooling" sick newborns to see if the treatment may prevent brain damage.
The misguided settlement between the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Alternatives Research & Development Foundation, which would have expanded the Animal Welfare Act's definition of animal to include rats, mice, and birds, will not become a reality.
Scientists at Johns Hopkins report that some people who suffer with repeated sinus infections may be predisposed to them in part because they carry the same genetic mutation responsible for cystic fibrosis(CF). (JAMA, 10-00)
Mayo Clinic scientists have found that women with a strong family history of breast cancer who had ever taken oral contraceptives, particularly those introduced prior to 1975, may have a heightened risk of breast cancer (American Medical Association, 10-11-00).
The first large clinical trials of three popular types of hearing aids may enable doctors to help millions of Americans deal more effectively with hearing loss. (Journal of the American Medical Association, 10-11-00)
"Going to the polls" and casting your ballot for president becomes more challenging when you're hospitalized, but Cedars-Sinai Medical Center volunteers make it possible for every patient to vote -- right from his or her hospital bed.
Respiratory disease (including sinusitis, environmental asthma and related conditions) has become America's first environmental epidemic, with nearly one-third of Americans afflicted with sinusitis, allergies, asthma or bronchitis.
Secure Internet sites could become an important tool for medical research, according to an article by two UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas physicians. (JAMA, 10-11-00)
With $3.1 million in new funding from the National Institutes of Health, UIC researchers are developing a powerful prenatal diagnostic technique for identifying defects in single genes.
Some of the strongest evidence so far suggests that people who commonly experience symptoms of depression are more likely to develop heart disease (American Heart Association, 10-10-00).
University of Iowa researchers have discovered that a simple sugar may enhance the natural defense system and potentially help delay or prevent the onset of deadly bacterial infections in the lungs of people with cystic fibrosis.
The first research to examine how caregivers view Alzheimer's disease treatment shows they rank maintaining the quality -- rather than simply the length -- of life. (10-10-00 Neurology)
People with multiple sclerosis often complain that they experience both mental and physical fatigue. (10-10-00 Neurology)
The newly launched Vaccine Education Center provides a comprehensive Web site for parents and healthcare professionsals regarding the often complex issues surrounding vaccines and vaccine safety.
Scientists' hopes for success in treating cancer with gene therapy soared upward this year with the development of better ways to use viruses for gene delivery.
A UT Southwestern Medical Center study proves that a recently developed fluid-based Pap test offers a relatively simple way for molecular changes in cell samples to be analyzed. This process could lead to the development of biomarkers identifying women at risk for cervical cancer. (Obstetrics and Gynecology, 9-11-00)
Smile enhancement is the reason many patients actually want to come to the dentist's office. So says David A. Garber, D.M.D., who will present the latest information on restorative and cosmetic dental procedures at the American Dental Association's 141st Annual Session.
Dental researchers are developing materials that are biologically closer to natural tooth composition, according to a leading dental materials researcher.
Experts in psychiatry and other mental health specialties will converge in Philadelphia at the 52nd Institute on Psychiatric Services on October 25-29, 2000.
Skin is skin whether it's inside your mouth or outside on your body, says an associate professor in both oral medicine and dermatology at the University of Baltimore, Maryland.
The biggest benefit of using high-tech imaging is that the patient can actually see what the dentist is describing, according to Bobby Butler, D.D.S., a Seattle periodontist. Dr. Butler is one of the featured speakers at the American Dental Association's Technology Day III.
Revolutionary War hero and dentist Paul Revere used dental forensics to identify the body in an unmarked grave of a colonel who was killed in the Battle of Bunker Hill. John P. Kenney, D.D.S., tells this and many other stories about dental records used to identify victims of crimes or disasters.
David Kumamoto, D.D.S., is a clinical associate professor and team dentist at the University of Illinois at Chicago and one of the speakers at a panel discussion on sports dentistry at the American Dental Association's 141st Annual Session in Chicago, Saturday, October 14, 2000.
Finding potential areas of tooth decay before they become full-blown cavities is the focus of research underway at Indiana University School of Dentistry, reports the associate dean of research for the school and a professor of preventive dentistry.
One periodontist thinks pictures are invaluable to show patients how a dental implant or gum grafting may look.
A self-adhesive device called StatLock may be preferable to using sterile tape or sutures to secure intravenous catheters that deliver fluids and medications to patients.
The American Academy of Dermatology supports education, not regulation, of physicians and patients using Accutane to treat severe cystic acne.
The American Heart Association unveiled its new dietary guidelines, which have been expanded to include specific recommendations tailored to an individual's risk of heart disease and stroke (American Heart Association, 10-31-00).
Hopkins is one of only a handful of medical centers to perform laparoscopic "robotic" surgeries for general abdominal procedures such as gallbladder removal and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux, or heartburn. Members of the media are invited to Johns Hopkins to view the surgery.
Dartmouth College and Medical School have been designated a national Center for Public Health Preparedness, one of five to play key roles in a comprehensive network to strengthen the country's frontline against health threats, including epidemics and terrorist attacks.
Variations in the social and demographic characteristics of the membership of managed care plans, such as enrollee schooling, income and ethnic or racial background, affect the quality performance of the plans as measured by HEDIS (Medical Care, 10-00).
A study by Medical College of Wisconsin researchers concludes that a 10-minute reading test could help health care providers identify young patients at risk of not understanding basic treatment directions.
The National Psoriasis Foundation is accepting grant applications from researchers interested in innovative projects in psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis genetics or immunology.
The National Psoriasis Foundation is accepting applications for a two-year postdoctoral fellowship to an early-career researcher in the field of psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis genetics.
"Treating Bad Breath Disorders" is the subject of Dr. Louis Malcmacher's presentation, Monday, October 16, 2000, at the American Dental Association's 141st Annual Session, Chicago.
Johns Hopkins Medicine has been awarded a five-year, $7.8M grant from NIH to establish a research center to study complementary and alternative medicine in the treatment of cancer.
One very noticeable difference between older people today and those of a generation ago is simply the fact that now more of them have their natural teeth.
Individuals with high blood levels of vitamin C have significantly reduced risk of stroke. (October Stroke)
A toxin that causes botulism can also reduce the pain and muscle spasms that commonly paralyzes a limb after a stroke. (10-00 Stroke)
A groundbreaking $5M federal grant to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine could help researchers find the cause of an often debilitating blood vessel inflammation of the kidneys, lungs, skin, heart, and other organs.
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