Research & journals
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16th April 2013
Women with HIV Shown to Have Elevated Resting Energy Expenditure
Antiretroviral therapy does not affect resting energy expenditure among women with HIV, according to Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics report
Studies have shown that about 10 percent of men infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) have an elevated resting energy expenditure (REE). Their bodies use more kilocalories for basic functions including circulation, body temperature, and breathing. Most studies have been... Read more
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16th April 2013
Stimulating the Brain Blunts Cigarette Craving
Reports new study in Biological Psychiatry
Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable deaths globally. Unfortunately smoking cessation is difficult, with more than 90% of attempts to quit resulting in relapse. There are a growing number of available methods that can be tried in the... Read more
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15th April 2013
Following a Western Style Diet May Lead to Greater Risk of Premature Death
New findings reported in The American Journal of Medicine
Data from a new study of British adults suggest that adherence to a “Western-style” diet (fried and sweet food, processed and red meat, refined grains, and high-fat dairy products) reduces a person’s likelihood of achieving older ages in good health... Read more
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14th April 2013
Personalizing Prostate Specific Antigen Testing May Improve Specificity, Reduce Biopsies
Technique relies on correcting for genetic variants, reported in The Journal of Urology®
Genetic variants have been identified which can increase serum prostate specific antigen (PSA) concentrations and prostate cancer risk. A new study published in The Journal of Urology® reports that correcting PSA levels for these genetic variants can have significant consequences,... Read more
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12th April 2013
L-Carnitine Significantly Improves Patient Outcomes Following Heart Attack
Results of systematic review of 13 controlled studies reported in Mayo Clinic Proceedings
L-carnitine significantly improves cardiac health in patients after a heart attack, say a multicenter team of investigators in a study published today in Mayo Clinic Proceedings. Their findings, based on analysis of key controlled trials, associate L-carnitine with significant reduction... Read more
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11th April 2013
A New Treatment Option for Alcohol Dependence: Reduced Consumption Rather than Abstinence
A potential new treatment for alcoholism called nalmefene is effective and safe for reducing alcohol consumption in alcohol dependent individuals, says a new study published this week in Biological Psychiatry. Traditionally, abstinence has been regarded as the primary treatment goal... Read more
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9th April 2013
Google Searches about Mental Illness Follow Seasonal Patterns
New study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine reports
A new study published in the May issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine finds that Google searches for information across all major mental illnesses and problems followed seasonal patterns, suggesting mental illness may be more strongly linked with... Read more
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8th April 2013
For Breast Cancer Screening, One Size Doesn’t Fit All
New findings reported in The American Journal of Medicine
Although mammography, the gold standard of breast cancer screening, reduces breast cancer mortality, it has important limitations. Critics point to reduced sensitivity for women with dense breasts, a high rate of false positives leading to excessive biopsies, and concerns about... Read more
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3rd April 2013
Smoking and Depressive Symptoms in Adolescent Girls Are “Red Flag” for Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
First-time study shows smoking and depression in adolescents have negative impact on bone mineral density, say investigators in the Journal of Adolescent Health
Depression, anxiety, and smoking are associated with lower bone mineral density (BMD) in adults, but these factors have not previously been studied during adolescence, when more than 50% of bone accrual occurs. This longitudinal preliminary study is the first to... Read more
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2nd April 2013
Sampling of Embryonic DNA After IVF Without Biopsy
New study published in Reproductive Biomedicine Online shows that fluid-filled cavity in 5-day old human blastocysts may contain DNA from the embryo, allowing diagnosis of genetic disease without a biopsy
Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) technologies allow identification of genetic disorders in human preimplantation embryos after in vitro fertilization (IVF) and before the embryo is transferred back to the patient. This technique allows couples with a high-risk of passing on inherited... Read more
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2nd April 2013
Electroencephalography (EEG) Underused Investigative Tool in Hospitals
EEG could be more widely used to identify treatable causes of common disorders in hospital patients, say researchers in Mayo Clinic Proceedings
A retrospective study of patients who had in-hospital electroencephalography (EEG) has established that EEG is a valuable tool that could be deployed more widely to identify treatable causes of impaired consciousness in the hospital setting. The study is published in... Read more
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29th March 2013
The Risk of Autism Is Not Increased by “Too Many Vaccines Too Soon”
Although scientific evidence suggests that vaccines do not cause autism, approximately one-third of parents continue to express concern that they do; nearly 1 in 10 parents refuse or delay vaccinations because they believe it is safer than following the Centers... Read more
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28th March 2013
Common Gene Variants Explain 42% of Antidepressant Response
Reports new study in Biological Psychiatry
Antidepressants are commonly prescribed for the treatment of depression, but many individuals do not experience symptom relief from treatment. The National Institute of Mental Health’s STAR*D study, the largest and longest study ever conducted to evaluate depression treatment, found that... Read more
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26th March 2013
Human Emotion: We Report Our Feelings in 3-D
Says new study in Biological Psychiatry
Like it or not and despite the surrounding debate of its merits, 3-D is the technology du jour for movie-making in Hollywood. It now turns out that even our brains use 3 dimensions to communicate emotions. According to a new... Read more
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25th March 2013
Modest Changes in Military Dining Facilities Promoted Healthier Eating
Year-long study lowered fat intake and increased diner Satisfaction, according to Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics report Philadelphia, PA, March 22, 2013 – The prevalence of obesity within the military is currently 13 percent. This rising epidemic,... Read more
