Hopelessness is a downer for the heart, according to a study that appears in this month's American Heart Association journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology. The four-year study of 942 middle-aged men links hopelessness -- defined as feeling like a failure or having an uncertain future -- to a faster progression of atherosclerosis.
With more than two million teeth knocked out every year, mouth injuries are claiming teeth, fracturing jaws and even causing concussions. The American Dental Association (ADA) reports that many of these injuries are sports related and could be prevented by simply wearing a mouthguard.
Most dental patients with prosthetic (artificial) joints will not have to take antibiotics before going to the dentist's office for routine treatments, according to new guidelines published in the July issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA). (Historically, the orthopedic surgeons and other physicians have recommended premedication of patients with prosthetic joints to prevent possible infections.)
New research indicates dental x-rays may help detect patients who are at risk of stroke, according to a study published in the July issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA).
An analysis of several infant formulas shows that some have significant potential to cause tooth decay in babies if parents allow the child to sleep with a bottle of formula in their mouth.
New research suggests young children may be getting more fluoride than they need through baby foods, according to a study published in the July issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA).
Body piercing is becoming more popular these days, and as people run out of body parts to impale, many are turning to the mouth, lips and tongue as suitable places for jewelry. However, according to a case study published in the July issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA), dentists need to be aware of this growing trend and the risks to patients that oral piercing carries.
The American Dental Association (ADA) is advising parents that they should be aware of but not overly concerned about one part of a warning label the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) now requires on fluoride toothpastes. Beginning April 7, fluoride toothpastes were required to indicate: "If you accidentally swallow more than used for brushing, seek professional help or contact a poison control center immediately."
Table Of Contents For August Media Packet
Nearly 20 years ago, a group of scientists stepped off a plane at a remote airport in the Sudan to begin an ambitious program to rid that African nation and the rest of the world of a disease known as river blindness. Next week, some of those scientists, including Michigan State University's Charles Mackenzie, will return to the Sudan to "complete the circle," to finish a program many thought would never reach this point and to finish off a disease that claims millions of victims every year.
Penn physicians will be participating in a national workshop coordinated by the NIH and FDA to define guidelines for use of pulmonary artery catheters in lieu of recent controversies associated with them.
The guidelines used to evaluate on-the-job injury prevention programs often use the weakest available measurement criteria, according to published research led or co-led by Dr. Craig Zwerling, University of Iowa associate professor of preventive medicine and environmental health.
An exciting medical advance is allowing ulcer sufferers to breathe a sigh of relief. Until now, biopsy of the stomach lining has been the only certain way to diagnose an active infection which is believed to be a primary cause of peptic ulcer disease. Today the Meretek UBT Breath Test for H. pylori with Pranactin diagnostic drug provides a safe, painless, accurate and cost-effective way of determining the presence of infection.
The old woman who lived in a shoe who didn't know what to do with all those kids was not alone -- a University of New Hampshire study finds that the more children parents have, the more likely parents are to spank them.
Researchers at Harvard Medical School, working in close collaboration with French scientists, have discovered a novel gene that closely resembles p53, a critical factor in tumor development that is mutated in 60% of all human cancers. The new gene, called p73, is deleted in at least one type of cancer and resides in an area of the genome that researchers worldwide have for years scoured for suspected tumor suppressor genes. The findings are reported in the August 22 Cell and are embargoed until Thursday, August 21, 5:00 pm EDT.
While there is never a good time to acquire a herpes infection, contracting the virus late in pregnancy can prove catastrophic for the newborn child, with a high risk of severe brain damage or death from neonatal herpes.
Smoking for at least 25 years appears to trigger a biological switch that drives the growth of lung cells. Once set in motion, this process could lead to cancer, according to researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI) in a report published in the August issue of the Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. EMBARGOED FOR 6 P.M., EDT, AUG. 21
1) GRP Receptor May Explain Lung Cancer In Ex-smokers, 2) More Benefits Reported From Lung Volume Reduction Surgery, 3) Many Foreign Born TB Patients Get Disease After Entry To U.S.
A Labor Day CheckList designed by occupational physicians focuses on ergonomics tips to prevent cumulative trauma disorders, also known as repeated trauma disorders or repetitive stress illnesses.
Recognizing the importance of calcium in maintaining healthy bones and preventing osteoporosis, the National Academy of Sciences' Institute of Medicine (IOM) yesterday issued a report calling for Americans aged 51 and older and teenagers to increase their calcium intakes substantially.
Just a small annual percentage drop in the size of the nation's population of smokers quickly pays off with "substantial" health and economic benefits, a new analysis shows in today's American Heart Association journal Circulation.
American Psychiatric Association offers a new resource for media - Doctors-on-Call (D-O-Cs). The program matches leaders in the psychiatric community with reporters writing about mental illness and mental health issues.
In a surprise move, leading United States and international scientific experts agreed in an historic accord that an increase in cancer has not been observed at radiation exposures below 10,000 millirem given to the whole body in a short time. One airplane trip across the United States results in about 5 millirem and some X-ray exams give about 50 millirem.
New scientific and medical findings will be presented for the first time at the 101st Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery Foundation to be held September 7-10, 1997, at the Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA.
Scientists at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute have successfully cloned the genome of human parainfluenza virus from which infectious virus can be produced, raising hope that a vaccine will be available within a few years. This virus is responsible for acute respiratory illnesses in children.
A revolutionary handheld laser device that in a few moments can detect and then track disorders of the blood has been patented in prototype by scientists at Sandia National Laboratories and the National Institutes of Health. The scanner, which makes blood samples part of the laser generation process, immediately detects sickle-cell anemia as well as nanometer-scale changes in cell structure like those imposed by the AIDS virus.
PhRMA President Alan F. Holmer issued the following statement today in response to a White House proposal mandating clinical studies of drugs in children.
The amount of calcium adolescents need to achieve maximum bone growth has been determined for the first time by a research team at Purdue University. The new data were instrumental in developing the revised Recommended Dietary Allowances, which were announced Wednesday (8/13).
1) Antiseptic or antimicrobial-coated catheters prevent infections of the bloodstream and bacterial colonization. 2) Revisiting moral lessons learned from Nazi doctors at the Nuremberg trials. 3) ACP releases guidelines on assessing and managing perioperative risk from coronary artery disease.
Researchers at the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research have isolated and cloned the gene for the long-sought catalytic subunit of human telomerase, a molecule believed to play a major role in the transition from normal to cancerous growth.
A deficiency of vitamin C may play a role in a complex disorder called porphyria cutanea tarda, or PCT, according to a new report.
One of the major questions for people diagnosed with cancer is whether the cancer has spread. A new test is now available for men with prostate cancer to more accurately find cancerous cells that have spread to lymph nodes anywhere in the body. Doctors at the University of Maryland Medical Center are among the first in the U.S. to use the test, which helps patients receive the best treatment and avoid unnecessary surgery.
The American Academy of Dermatology joins the FDA and the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) in cautioning the public about using the psoriasis treatment, Skin-Cap.
The first study with fluvastatin sodium (LESCOL) to demonstrate that patients with coronary heart disease and mild-to-moderate elevations of cholesterol can significantly benefit from cholesterol-lowering treatment was published today in the American Journal of Cardiology.
Chronic high blood pressure can be linked to sleep apnea, researchers at the University of Wisconsin Medical School have reported in the current Archives of Internal Medicine.
Dartmouth researchers have found a way to dramatically restore the effectiveness of chemotherapy in cancerous cells that have become resistant to its effects.
The American Academy of Neurology has issued guidelines for neurologists on the ethical considerations that arise in the managed care environment. The guidelines are published in the August issue of the AAN's scientfic journal, Neurology. EMBARGOED UNTIL AUGUST 20, 1997.
Physicians at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore are part of a national study to test the effectiveness of a new vaccine to prevent recurrences of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.
The very strategies that real people have used to detect and escape from con artists -- particularly "the human ability to identify patterns of suspicious behavior" -- are seldom mentioned in widely distributed materials designed to help consumers avoid getting conned, according to a psychologist from Eastern Michigan University. EMBARGO: UNTIL 5:00 PM (CDT), AUGUST 17, 1997
Stay-at-home dads are equal parts traditional mom and traditional dad, according to two studies presented by psychologists from Loyola University and DePaul University at the American Psychological Association's (APA) 105th Annual Convention in Chicago. EMBARGO: UNTIL 11:30 AM (CDT), AUGUST 16, 1997
If told the story of a child who was kicked, bitten, hit with a fist or choked, the words that would come into most people's mind are "child abuse." But when the victims (and perpetrators) of such aggressive acts are siblings, they tend to be perceived differently. EMBARGO: UNTIL 5:00 PM (CDT), AUGUST 18, 1997
A paper released today by the American Psychological Association at its 105th Annual Convention in Chicago, "Can -- or Should -- America Be Color-Blind?", states that a color-blind approach to equal opportunity for all Americans will fail. EMBARGO: UNTIL 5:00 PM (CDT), AUGUST 14, 1997
Three studies examining the shortcomings of Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.), school- based sex education programs and the Children's Television Act (CTA) will be presented at the American Psychological Association's (APA) 105th Annual Convention. EMBARGO: UNTIL 5:00 PM (CDT), AUGUST 15, 1997
New research examining the literature on what works in changing driving behavior found that educating youths about good driving behavior and traffic safety is not enough to change bad driving. The threat of severe penalties is also needed to keep teenagers safe behind the wheel, according to a review of over 54 studies. EMBARGO: UNTIL 5:00 PM (CDT), AUGUST 17, 1997
Parents who work in creative professions seem to create the most happy home environments, according to a study presented at the American Psychological Association's (APA) 105th Annual Convention in Chicago. EMBARGO: UNTIL 5:00 PM (CDT), AUGUST 14, 1997
Two studies examining the important ingredients of a satisfying marriage and why others are better at predicting the outcomes of relationships will be presented at the American Psychological Association's (APA) 105th Annual Convention in Chicago. EMBARGO: UNTIL 5:00 PM (CDT), AUGUST 17, 1997
Male cartoon characters still outnumber female cartoon characters almost four to one, and male characters are also still portrayed as dominate, powerful and aggressive. Female characters don't have any "character" at all, according to research presented at the American Psychological Association's (APA) 105th Annual Convention in Chicago. EMBARGO: UNTIL 5:00 PM (CDT), AUGUST 17, 1997
Keeping teenagers out of trouble may be as simple as eating meals together as a family more often, according to a study presented at the American Psychological Association's (APA) 105th Annual Convention. EMBARGO: UNTIL 5:00 PM (CDT), AUGUST 15, 1997
When it comes to successful job performance a high level of practical intelligence may be even more important than an abundance of academic intelligence. That's the conclusion of a study of 200 high-level managers presented at the 105th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association (APA) in Chicago. EMBARGO: UNTIL 5:00 PM (CDT), AUGUST 16, 1997
New research presented at the American Psychological Association's (APA) 105th Annual Convention in Chicago shows that bringing along a child's security blanket, (or other "security item") may actually make routine medical exams go smoother when mom is unable to accompany the child. EMBARGO: UNTIL 5:00 PM (CDT), AUGUST 17, 1997
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