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Acute Phosphate Nephropathy

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

Can drinking lots of water and other cautions prevent acute phosphate nephropathy after receiving oral sodium phosphate treatments?

Heart Failure in Women: Epidemiology, Biology and Treatment

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

Women make up a large proportion of the growing heart failure epidemic, yet focused research on heart failure in women is lacking.

Overview of Current Trends in Hysterectomy

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

Which hysterectomy technique is right for an individual patient? This up-to-date overview may aid in the decision-making process.

Psychological Distress as a Barrier to Preventive Healthcare Among US Women

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

Distressed women may skip routine periodic health checkups, which could be harmful.

Trial to Reduce Cardiovascular Events With Aranesp Therapy (TREAT)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

The TREAT trial tested the hypothesis that the use of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents would improve outcomes in patients with diabetes and chronic kidney disease who were also anemic.

Novel H1N1 Pandemic. When Pigs Fly.

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

A concise review of the spread of swine/novel H1N1 influenza, from California and Mexico to global pandemic.

Lifestyle Interventions in the Prevention and Treatment of Cancer

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

Certain lifestyle factors continue to be causally related to certain cancers, and other cancers have lifestyle-based etiologic factors. Lifestyle changes and cancer prevention/treatment are discussed.

Decision Rules for Children With Head Trauma Can Prevent Unnecessary CTs

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

Which children with head trauma really need a CT scan? This report provides some guidance.

New Director for National Human Genome Research Institute

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:58:30 EST

Eric D. Green, MD, PhD, has been named to the NHGRI director post by predecessor and current NIH director Francis S. Collins, MD, PhD.

FDA Approves Aripiprazole to Treat Irritability in Autistic Children

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:52:21 EST

Aripiprazole therapy may improve symptoms of aggression, self-hurt, temper tantrums, and quickly changing moods.

High Salt Intake Boosts Stroke, CVD Risk

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:26:45 EST

These findings from a new meta-analysis support efforts toward a substantial populationwide reduction in salt intake, authors say.

Creating Empathy for Pain

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:37:31 EST

"How to Cope With Pain" is a Web-based resource for those with chronic pain, their families and friends, and those who treat patients with chronic pain.

Maternal Depression Worsens Child's Asthma

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:58:50 EST

In children with frequent emergency department visits for asthma, screening for depression in the child's caregiver may be helpful, researchers say.

Evidence-Based Approaches to Managing Nausea and Vomiting in Early Pregnancy

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:00:33 EST

What's the best way to manage nausea and vomiting in the first trimester? This article provides some evidence-based guidance.

Gingko Biloba May Not Reduce Cardiovascular Mortality or Events

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:00:00 EST

In this randomized controlled trial, however, there were fewer peripheral vascular disease events with gingko vs placebo.

Chronic Pain Linked to Risk for Falls in Older Adults

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:00:00 EST

A study shows that chronic pain in 1 or more locations that is severe or that interferes with daily activities is associated with a greater risk for falls in older adults.

Gonadotropin Levels Influence Fertility Success

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:01:41 EST

Assisted reproduction is more likely to be successful in women with high basal levels of luteinizing hormone (LH) in combination with low basal levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), Swedish researchers report in the November issue of Human Reproduction.

Health Care Reform May Hurt Hospital Credit

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:01:41 EST

High-cost urban U.S. hospitals may face debt rating downgrades if large cuts to Medicare funding are implemented as part of U.S. health care reform, Moody's Investors Service said on Monday.

Immunoglobulin May Be No Help in Pediatric Toxic Shock

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:01:41 EST

Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) does not improve mortality or shorten hospital stay in children with streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, researchers report in the November issue of Clinical Infectious Diseases.

History of TURP Does Not Rule out High-Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Prostate CA

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:01:41 EST

Men who undergo transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) for benign prostatic hyperplasia can still receive high-dose rate brachytherapy if they develop prostate cancer, researchers report in the December issue of BJU International.