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Gender Differences Among Patients
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[18/06/2013] Many women get too little sleep, despite considerable evidence showing the importance of sleep to overall health. Now a new study of the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) has discovered another reason why inadequate sleep may be harmful, especially to women and their hearts. Gender Differences Among Patients - Read more
Gut Microbiota Can Predict Diabetes
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[05/06/2013] Intestinal bacteria may have a greater influence on us than was previously thought. In a new study Swedish researchers show that patients with type 2 diabetes have an altered gut microbiota. Gut Microbiota Can Predict Diabetes - Read more
Postcode Inequality for Cancer Diagnosis
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[02/05/2013] Hundreds of women with breast cancer living in England's most deprived areas would have better survival rates if they were diagnosed at the same stage as those who lived in affluent areas. Postcode Inequality for Cancer Diagnosis - Read more
Unexplained Pain by Tissue Damage
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[20/03/2013] The cause of unexplained pain among metal-on-metal hip implant patients is more likely to be tissue damage than wear of the implant, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) researchers have found. Unexplained Pain by Tissue Damage - Read more
Parents Won’t Vaccinate Their Daughters
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[18/03/2013] A rising percentage of parents say they won’t have their teen daughters vaccinated to protect against the human papilloma virus, even though physicians are increasingly recommending adolescent vaccinations, a study by Mayo Clinic and others shows. Parents Won’t Vaccinate Their Daughters - Read more
Choice of Significant Other Affects Health
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[17/01/2013] Individuals tend to choose partners of equal socio-economic status. This factor may also be significant in terms of health, according to a new Norwegian study of population health. Choice of Significant Other Affects Health - Read more
Pandemic Vaccine No Danger to Unborn
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[17/01/2013] Pregnant women who were vaccinated against pandemic influenza in 2009 were not at increased risk of experiencing fetal death. However, pregnant women who contracted influenza had an increased risk of fetal death. Pandemic Vaccine No Danger to Unborn - Read more
Italian Immigrants Live Longer
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[08/01/2013] Immigrants from Italy live longer than members of their host country. However, the risk of mortality is considerably higher for their offspring than their Swiss counterparts. More exposed to the influences of the host country, the second generation detaches itself from the healthy southern, as a study conducted by the University of Zurich’s Institute of Social and Preventative Medicine reveals. Italian Immigrants Live Longer - Read more
Low Wages Linked with Hypertension
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[04/01/2013] Workers earning the lowest wages have a higher risk of hypertension than workers with the highest wages, according to new research from University of California Davis. Low Wages Linked with Hypertension - Read more
Longevity Increases Not Benefitting Everybody
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[17/12/2012] Global lifespans have risen dramatically in the past 40 years, but the increased life expectancy is not benefitting everybody equally, say University of Toronto researchers. In particular, adult males from low- and middle-income countries are losing ground. Longevity Increases Not Benefitting Everybody - Read more
3D Culture System Helps Understand Spreading
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[12/12/2012] Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) progresses rapidly and is associated with a very low survival rate. To understand how this type of cancer spreads, researchers have developed a novel, 3D culture system that mimics the environment of these cancer cells. 3D Culture System Helps Understand Spreading - Read more
New Method Shows Risk of Hip Fracture
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[20/11/2012] A new study from Karolinska Institutet shows that a technique for measuring bone density called digital X-ray radio- grammetry used on standard hand radiographs can help to identify patients with a higher risk of hip fracture. New Method Shows Risk of Hip Fracture - Read more
Epidemic Threatens Health of All Social Groups
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[16/11/2012] A new thesis shows that obesity is increasing across all social groups and that we need to look at factors other than socioeconomic status to understand and solve one of the major public health concerns of the Western world. Epidemic Threatens Health of All Social Groups - Read more
Early Stress Linked to Later Anxiety
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[13/11/2012] High levels of family stress in infancy are linked to differences in everyday brain function and anxiety in teenage girls, according to new results of a long-running population study by University of Wisconsin-Madison scientists. Early Stress Linked to Later Anxiety - Read more
Ethnic Disparities in Breast Cancer Survival
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[30/10/2012] Disparities in survival after breast cancer persisted across racial/ethnic groups even after researchers adjusted for multiple demographics, such as patients' education and the socioeconomic status of the neighborhood in which they lived, according to a study. Ethnic Disparities in Breast Cancer Survival - Read more
Cost-effective Treatment for Endometrial Cancer
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[18/10/2012] A common birth control device is effective in treating early-stage endometrial cancer in morbidly obese and high-risk surgery patients, said Georgia Health Sciences University Cancer Center researchers, and could lead to a cost-effective treatment for all women with this cancer type. Cost-effective Treatment for Endometrial Cancer - Read more
Epigenetic Difference Explains the Different Risk
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[18/10/2012] The research team led by Manel Esteller of the Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL) has identified an epigenetic change in the twin who will develop breast cancer but not in the healthy one. Epigenetic Difference Explains the Different Risk - Read more
Antibiotic Resistance Is a Growing Concern
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[15/10/2012] As a result of concerns about antibiotic resistance, doctors in the United States are increasingly prescribing newer, more costly and more powerful antibiotics to treat urinary tract infections, one of the most common illnesses in women. Antibiotic Resistance Is a Growing Concern - Read more
Decline in Deaths for Most Men and Women
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[12/10/2012] Overall death rates due to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection declined over time between 1993 and 2007 for most men and women by race/ethnicity and educational levels, with the largest absolute decreases for nonwhites, but rates remain high among blacks, according to a study. Decline in Deaths for Most Men and Women - Read more
Faster Diagnosis Possible
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[11/10/2012] A study from The George Washington University shows that patients can reduce potentially dangerous delays in the identification of breast cancer with the assistance of patient navigation services. Faster Diagnosis Possible - Read more
A Significant Long-term Health Risk
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[06/09/2012] Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers have determined that preeclampsia is a significant risk factor for long-term health issues, such as chronic hypertension and hospitalizations later in life. A Significant Long-term Health Risk - Read more
Minimally Invasive Surgery Works Well
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[06/09/2012] A minimally invasive procedure known as endovascular repair used for abdominal aortic aneurysms has a low rate of complications, even in high-risk patients such as those with kidney, heart or lung problems, a Mayo Clinic study shows. Minimally Invasive Surgery Works Well - Read more
Reducing Infection
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[09/07/2012] The HPV vaccine not only has resulted in a decrease in human papillomavirus infection in immunized teens but also in teens who were not immunized. The study lead by the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is believed to be the first to show a substantial decrease in HPV infection in a community setting as well as herd. Reducing Infection - Read more
Stress and Pregnancy
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[03/07/2012] Expectant mothers who dealt with the strain of a hurricane or major tropical storm passing nearby during their pregnancy had children who were at elevated risk for abnormal health conditions at birth, according to a study led by a Princeton University researcher that offers new insights into the effects of stress on pregnancy. Stress and Pregnancy - Read more
Patients on the wrong path
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[02/07/2012] While many physicians immediately think of biomarkers, genetic fingerprinting and new possibilities for cancer treatments when they hear the key words personalized medicine, most patients view the issue differently. They rightly assume that means they receive a treatment that places them in the center – and not just their genes. Patients on the wrong path - Read more
Risk of Hearing Loss for Children
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[29/06/2012] Children exposed to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the womb may be more likely to experience hearing loss by age 16 than their unexposed peers, according to scientists in a National Institutes of Health research network. Risk of Hearing Loss for Children - Read more
Treating Vitamin D Deficiency May Improve Depression
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[28/06/2012] Women with moderate to severe depression had substantial improvement in their symptoms of depression after they received treatment for their vitamin D deficiency, a new study finds. Treating Vitamin D Deficiency May Improve Depression - Read more
Device Managed Effective Incontinence
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[25/06/2012] A device developed by Loyola University Health System (LUHS) researchers used to prevent incontinence in women who undergo a common pelvic-floor surgery reduces symptoms but increases side effects in these patients. Device Managed Effective Incontinence - Read more
Omega-3 Lowers Inflammation
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[22/06/2012] New research shows that omega-3 fatty acid supplements can lower inflammation in healthy, but overweight, middle-aged and older adults, suggesting that regular use of these supplements could help protect against and treat certain illnesses. Omega-3 Lowers Inflammation - Read more
Antioxidant Can Reduce Blindness Risk
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[18/06/2012] A study by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital suggests that the antioxidant, rhSOD (recombinant human Cu/Zn superoxide dismutase), reduces the risk of developing Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in extremely low gestational age newborns. Antioxidant Can Reduce Blindness Risk - Read more
Increased Mortality Risk Older People
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[11/06/2012] Older people with large waistlines have a higher mortality rate than those with a slim waistline. This was shown in a new study conducted by the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. Increased Mortality Risk Older People - Read more
High Levels of Activity Aid Arterial Functioning
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[31/05/2012] Indiana University researchers found that the highly active middle-aged subjects in their study appear to avoid the arterial stiffening – when arteries become less compliant as blood pumps through the body – that typically comes with aging. High Levels of Activity Aid Arterial Functioning - Read more
Prenatal Medicine - Safely Through Pregnancy
Providing the best conditions for the unborn life - that is the goal of prenatal medicine. However, a lot of questions have to be considered, because a diagnosis does not always offer an opportunity for therapy.Prenatal Medicine - Safely Through Pregnancy - Read more
Blood Test Could Show Womens' Risks
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[10/05/2012] Researchers at Warwick Medical School have discovered a way of identifying which women are most at risk of postnatal depression (PND) by checking for specific genetic variants. The findings could lead to the development of a simple, accurate blood test which checks for the likelihood of developing the condition. Blood Test Could Show Womens' Risks - Read more
"The understanding for the respective other side is missing in part"
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[02/05/2012] For some time, the German Crisis Pregnancy Act that regulates the information and advice for the prenatal diagnosis in special cases, for example evidence of damage to the physical and mental health of the unborn child, is integrated into the German day-to-day practise. However, slowly, criticism is growing on the part of physicians. Bureaucracy and the daily workload seems to be increasing. "The understanding for the respective other side is missing in part" - Read more
The Agony of Choice: Prenatal Screening
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[02/05/2012] Nuchal translucency screening, amniocentesis, placenta biopsy – there are many choices in diagnostic procedures during pregnancy. Oftentimes however, women feel overwhelmed by the many different options. The question at hand is: what do I need to know and what do I want to know?The Agony of Choice: Prenatal Screening - Read more
”It was and is our aspiration to structure residency training and education“
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[02/05/2012] What can future medical specialists expect during the time of their training and education, which areas will they have gotten to know and what quality is attached to the apprenticeship. Depending on the hospital and location in Germany, this question has to be answered differently. ”It was and is our aspiration to structure residency training and education“ - Read more
Breastfeeding is not free
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[27/04/2012] Paediatricians often encourage new mothers to breastfeed their babies for at least the first six months of their infants' lives. Many breastfeeding proponents argue that breastfeeding has financial advantages over formula-feeding — breastfeeding is free, they say. But, according to a new study, it is patently untrue. Breastfeeding is not free - Read more
Kidney Stone Mystery Solved
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[20/04/2012] New research by scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis provides evidence to explain why some people are more prone to develop the condition than others. Their discovery opens the door to finding effective drug treatments and a test that could assess a person's risk of kidney stones. Kidney Stone Mystery Solved - Read more
Knee Injuries in Women Linked to Motion
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[19/04/2012] Women are more prone to knee injuries than men, and the findings of a new study of Oregon State University suggest this may involve more than just differences in muscular and skeletal structure – it shows that males and females also differ in the way they transmit the nerve impulses that control muscle force. Knee Injuries in Women Linked to Motion - Read more
Science of Sleep Disorders
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[18/04/2012] Sleep problems are more widely reported in women than men, and women are 1.4 times more likely to experience insomnia than men. To address the specifics of sex differences in sleep disorders, the Society for Women's Health Research (SWHR) hosted the congressional briefing, "Sleep Disorders and You: How challenges to sleep impact every aspect of your life". Science of Sleep Disorders - Read more
Fibre Protects Against Cardiovascular Disease
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[17/04/2012] Foods high in fibre provide good protection against cardiovascular disease, and the effect is particularly marked in women. This is shown in a new study from Lund University in Sweden. Fibre Protects Against Cardiovascular Disease - Read more
New Type of Mutation Found
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[16/04/2012] Mayo Clinic researchers have discovered a new class of molecular mutation in various forms of breast cancer, a finding that may shed new light on development and growth of different types of breast tumours. Called fusion transcripts, the mutated forms of RNA may also provide a way to identify tumour subtypes and offer new strategies to treat them, investigators say. New Type of Mutation Found - Read more
Caloric Moderation Can Reverse Low Birth Weight and Obesity
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[04/04/2012] Babies who are born small have a tendency to put on weight during childhood and adolescence if allowed free access to calories. However, a new animal model study at University of California Los Angeles found when small babies were placed on a diet of moderately regulated calories during infancy, the propensity of becoming obese decreased. Caloric Moderation Can Reverse Low Birth Weight and Obesity - Read more
Cancer Drugs Improves Bone Health
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[26/03/2012] Results from a phase III clinical trial evaluating a new treatment for breast cancer in post-menopausal women show that the combination of two cancer drugs, everolimus and exemestane, significantly improves bone strength and reduces the chances of cancer spreading, metastasising, in the bone. Cancer Drugs Improves Bone Health - Read more
Insight into Pregnancy-induced Hypertension
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[23/03/2012] Researchers of Cleveland Clinic have identified an enzyme linked to pregnancy-induced hypertension – also known as pre-eclampsia – a pregnancy complication characterised by high blood pressure and swelling due to fluid retention. The findings could be used to better screen for – and treat – this condition. Insight into Pregnancy-induced Hypertension - Read more
Web-Based Support Helps Women with Breast Cancer
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[06/03/2012] Every day 18 Swedish women are diagnosed with breast cancer. Although there is a real need for support and information, many women struggle and get lost in the deluge of information. In a study of 227 women, researchers at the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, have developed a web-based programme to guide patients all the way from diagnosis to rehabilitation. Web-Based Support Helps Women with Breast Cancer - Read more
Breast Cancer in 40-49 Year-Olds Has Better Prognosis
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[23/02/2012] Based on a study of nearly 2,000 breast cancer patients, researchers at the Swedish Cancer Institute in Seattle say that, in women between the ages of 40 and 49, breast cancers detected by mammography have a better prognosis. Breast Cancer in 40-49 Year-Olds Has Better Prognosis - Read more
Babies' Colic Linked to Mothers' Migraines
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[21/02/2012] A study of mothers and their young babies by neurologists at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) has shown that mothers who suffer migraine headaches are more than twice as likely to have babies with colic as mothers without a history of migraines. Babies' Colic Linked to Mothers' Migraines - Read more
Vulnerable to Anti-Angiogenic Drugs
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[16/02/2012] Scientists at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have identified a subtype of ovarian cancer able to build its own blood vessels, suggesting that such tumours might be especially susceptible to "anti-angiogenic" drugs that block blood vessel formation. Vulnerable to Anti-Angiogenic Drugs - Read more
Exercise in Early Twenties May Lower Risk of Osteoporosis
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[14/02/2012] Physical exercise in the early twenties improves bone development and may reduce the risk of fractures later in life, reveals a study of more than 800 Swedish men carried out at the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. Exercise in Early Twenties May Lower Risk of Osteoporosis - Read more
Breastfeeding is Good for the lungs
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[03/02/2012] Breastfeeding is associated with improved lung function at school age, particularly in children of asthmatic mothers, according to a new study from researchers in Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Breastfeeding is Good for the lungs - Read more
Educating About Heart Attacks Could Save Lives
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[16/01/2012] Heart attacks in women go largely unrecognised 30 to 55 per cent of the time and those who miss the warning signs and fail or delay getting help, run the risk of death or grave disability. But researchers at Binghamton University and SUNY Upstate Medical University have developed an educational program they believe will shorten the time to treatment and ultimately, save lives. Educating About Heart Attacks Could Save Lives - Read more
Gestational Diabetes and Low Socioeconomic Status Raise Risk of ADHD
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[03/01/2012] In the first study of its kind, researchers at Queens College and Mount Sinai School of Medicine have found that low socioeconomic status (SES) and maternal gestational diabetes together may cause a 14-fold increased risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in six year olds. Gestational Diabetes and Low Socioeconomic Status Raise Risk of ADHD - Read more
Allowing yourself to enjoy food again
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[02/01/2012] There is no drug to treat anorexia nervosa. This complex mental illness that goes along with severe physical impairments requires intense therapy that has one final goal in mind: the affected person is supposed to relearn healthy eating patterns to avoid becoming dangerously underweight. Allowing yourself to enjoy food again - Read more
Practicing Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Helps
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[02/01/2012] Previous research reports as many as 50 per cent of breast cancer survivors are depressed. Now, University of Missouri researchers say a meditation technique can help breast cancer survivors improve their emotional and physical well-being. Practicing Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Helps - Read more
Study Links Quality of Mother-toddler Relationship to Teen Obesity
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[27/12/2011] The quality of the emotional relationship between a mother and her young child could affect the potential for that child to be obese during adolescence, a new study by Ohio State University suggests. Study Links Quality of Mother-toddler Relationship to Teen Obesity - Read more
“We offer traumatised women holistic support“
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[22/12/2011] Sexual violence against women is a taboo subject in many countries around the world. Especially in war zones and regions of conflict, violence and rape is a part of the horrific and traumatizing every day experience of women and girls. The victims are being ignored in society and rarely find support and sympathy for their situation. “We offer traumatised women holistic support“ - Read more
Depression Among Elderly Depend on Racial, Cultural Factors
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[21/12/2011] Despite improvements to diagnostic tools and therapies in the two last decades, significant disparities in the diagnosis and treatment of depression remain, according to Rutgers University (USA) research. Depression Among Elderly Depend on Racial, Cultural Factors - Read more
Benefits of Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy in Heart Failure
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[19/12/2011] Large-scale clinical trials have highlighted the beneficial effect of cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT) in the improvement of symptoms and reduction of mortality, and CRT is now recommended in the major European and American guidelines for the treatment and prevention of heart failure. Benefits of Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy in Heart Failure - Read more
Diagnosis of Tuberculosis Increased in Postpartum Women
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[09/12/2011] The incidence of tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis is significantly increased in mothers postpartum, suggesting a potential new population to target for screening, according to a new United Kingdom-wide cohort study. Diagnosis of Tuberculosis Increased in Postpartum Women - Read more
New Approach to Management of Overeating
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[09/12/2011] Current methods to treat overeating in youth focus on therapies that restrict what kids may eat, requiring them to track their food intake and engage in intensive exercise. But for most children, such behavioural therapy techniques do not work long term, according to Doctor Kerri Boutelle from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. New Approach to Management of Overeating - Read more
Exercise for Breast Cancer Survivors
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[06/12/2011] Lymphedema, a chronic swelling condition common in breast cancer survivors, affects three million people in the United States. In the past, most people believed that exercise might induce or worsen lymphedema. After reviewing the literature, University of Missouri researchers say the benefits of exercise outweigh the risks for breast cancer survivors and patients with lymphedema. Exercise for Breast Cancer Survivors - Read more
Girls with Family History of Breast Disease Should Avoid Alcohol
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[21/11/2011] Adding to research linking alcohol to breast cancer risk, a new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis shows that adolescent girls with a family history of breast disease — either cancer or the benign lesions that can become cancer – have a higher risk of developing benign breast disease as young women than other girls. Girls with Family History of Breast Disease Should Avoid Alcohol - Read more
First Evidence That Anal Cancer Is Preventable
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[28/10/2011] An international clinical trial led by scientists at the University of California, San Francisco indicates that a vaccine to prevent anal cancer is safe and effective. Though anal cancer is less common than other forms of the disease in the United States, the number of cases has increased in recent years, and is particularly common among men who have sex with men and HIV-infected individuals. First Evidence That Anal Cancer Is Preventable - Read more
Young, Apparently Healthy - and at Risk of Heart Disease
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[26/10/2011] Atherosclerosis – or build-up of fat in the walls of arteries − is thought of as a disorder of older people but it affects a large number of young men and women, according to a new Heart and Stroke Foundation study. Young, Apparently Healthy - and at Risk of Heart Disease - Read more
Diet May Be Risk Factors for Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
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[25/10/2011] Body weight in young adulthood and diet appeared to be associated with the risk for non-Hodgkin lymphoma. "The causes of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) are poorly understood, and unfortunately, we do not know very much about specific ways to prevent or lower the risk for this disease," said Doctor Kimberly Bertrand of the Harvard School of Public Health. Diet May Be Risk Factors for Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma - Read more
Probability of Metastasis
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[25/10/2011] Researchers from Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah have discovered a new way to model human breast cancer that could lead to new tools for predicting which breast cancers will spread and new ways to test drugs that may stop its spread. Probability of Metastasis - Read more
Not Enough Vitamin D During the Menopause
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[24/10/2011] A healthy diet is especially important during the menopause – a period in which the risk of suffering from health problems increases. Various studies analyse the diet of peri- and postmenopausal women in Spain alongside the troubles that come with this transition. The results show that all of those groups studied have a deficient intake of vitamin D. Not Enough Vitamin D During the Menopause - Read more
Early Detection and Immediate Treatment
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[21/10/2011] A blood test can help to assess whether a pregnant woman who suffers from pregnancy-induced hypertension, so-called preeclampsia, is at risk for an imminent delivery. This knowledge can be used to determine the due date as well as avoid complications for mother and child. This report scientists at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin. Early Detection and Immediate Treatment - Read more
Same Gene Has Opposite Effects
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[18/10/2011] Researchers at Cleveland Clinic have discovered that a gene – known as an androgen receptor (AR) – is found in both prostate and breast cancers yet has opposite effects on these diseases. Same Gene Has Opposite Effects - Read more
Reducing Risk of Suffering Allergy
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[17/10/2011] Today, about one in four European children suffer from allergy, which makes this disease the non-infectious epidemic of the 21st century. Evidence suggests that lifestyle factors and nutritional patterns, such as breastfeeding, help to reduce the early symptoms of allergy. Reducing Risk of Suffering Allergy - Read more
Battle Between the Placenta and Uterus Could Help Explain Preeclampsia
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[12/10/2011] A battle that brews in the mother's womb between the father's biological goal to produce the biggest, healthiest baby possible versus the mother's need to live through delivery might help explain preeclampsia, an often deadly disease of pregnancy. In a new study, Yale researchers describe the mechanism that keeps these conflicting goals in balance. Battle Between the Placenta and Uterus Could Help Explain Preeclampsia - Read more
Earlier Circumcision May Be Effective Intervention
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[10/10/2011] According to Doctor Anna R. Giuliano, program leader in cancer epidemiology at Moffitt Cancer Centre in Tampa, and colleagues in the Netherlands, earlier circumcision of males in South Africa may be a positive step in slowing the spread of both human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and the human papillomavirus (HPV). Earlier Circumcision May Be Effective Intervention - Read more
“Every mother who dies due to pregnancy or giving birth is one too many”
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[10/10/2011] Celebrities like Victoria Beckham and Heidi Klum show us how it’s done: Pregnancy and birth are celebrated like a lifestyle event. Pregnancy while working 60 hours a week? No problem. Return directly after birth lithe and lissom to work? Not only for models a must. “Every mother who dies due to pregnancy or giving birth is one too many” - Read more
Couples Counseling Improves Sexual Intimacy After Prostate Treatment
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[26/09/2011] Prostate cancer survivors and their partners experience improved sexual satisfaction and function after couples counseling, according to research at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Researchers revealed both Internet-based sexual counseling and traditional sex therapy are equally effective in improving sexual outcomes. Couples on a waiting list for counseling did not improve. Couples Counseling Improves Sexual Intimacy After Prostate Treatment - Read more
Why Carbon Nanotubes Spell Trouble for Cells
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[23/09/2011] It's been long known that asbestos spells trouble for human cells. But scientists had been unable to understand why cells would be interested in asbestos fibers and other materials at the nanoscale that are too long to be fully ingested. Now a group of researchers at Brown University explains what happens. Why Carbon Nanotubes Spell Trouble for Cells - Read more
People Born After World War II Are More Likely to Binge Drink
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[20/09/2011] Researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health looked generational and gender differences in alcohol consumption, alcohol disorders, and mortality. Findings indicate that people born after World War II are more likely to binge drink and develop alcohol use disorders. People Born After World War II Are More Likely to Binge Drink - Read more
Intake When Pregnant may Lead to Child Asthma and Hay Fever
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[19/09/2011] Eating low-fat yoghurt whilst pregnant can increase the risk of your child developing asthma and allergic rhinitis (hay fever), according to recent findings. Intake When Pregnant may Lead to Child Asthma and Hay Fever - Read more
Huge Gaps in Use of Simple, Cheap and Proven Drugs
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[01/09/2011] A global study in 17 countries led by McMaster University researchers has found too few patients are using drugs proven to give significant benefits in warding off a heart attack or stroke. Huge Gaps in Use of Simple, Cheap and Proven Drugs - Read more
Why Women Suffer More Autoimmune Disease
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[08/08/2011] Researchers at National Jewish Health have discovered a type of cell that may contribute to autoimmune disease. The findings also suggest why diseases such as lupus, multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis strike women more frequently than men. Why Women Suffer More Autoimmune Disease - Read more
Testosterone Protects against Inflammation
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[27/07/2011] It’s all down to the testosterone: men are usually more muscular than women, they have deeper voices and more body hair. And – men are less susceptible to inflammatory diseases and allergies than women. This is also due to the male sex hormones as pharmacists at the Friedrich Schiller University Jena in Germany have shown in a recent study. Testosterone Protects against Inflammation - Read more
Gender Link in Injuries
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[11/07/2011] Gender may be associated with an increased risk of cartilage lesions in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injured knees, according to research being presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Annual Meeting in San Diego. Gender Link in Injuries - Read more
Study Gives Clues to How Obesity Spreads Socially
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[01/07/2011] Obesity is socially contagious, according to research published in the past few years. How it is "caught" from others remains a murky area. But findings from Arizona State University (ASU) researchers shed light on the transmission of obesity among friends and family. Study Gives Clues to How Obesity Spreads Socially - Read more
Life Expectancy in Most US Counties Falls Behind
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[16/06/2011] The most current county-level analysis finds large disparities nationwide; women fare worse than men, and people in Appalachia, the Deep South, and Northern Texas live the shortest lives. Life Expectancy in Most US Counties Falls Behind - Read more
Fall in Cases of Meningitis A in Africa After Vaccine Introduction
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[09/06/2011] Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger report the lowest number of confirmed meningitis A cases ever recorded during an epidemic season this year following the successful introduction of a new vaccine that could eliminate the primary cause of the deadly disease from Africa's meningitis belt, announced the Meningitis Vaccine Project (MVP) today. Fall in Cases of Meningitis A in Africa After Vaccine Introduction - Read more
High Amounts Linked to Decreased Depression
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[08/06/2011] Women who have higher levels of the appetite-controlling hormone leptin have fewer symptoms of depression, and this apparent inverse relationship is not related to body mass index (BMI), a new study finds. High Amounts Linked to Decreased Depression - Read more
“Tough women who know exactly what they want“
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[08/06/2011] During pregnancy and childbirth, midwives are irreplaceable attachment figures for expectant mothers. That’s why it makes no sense that their position in society is disputed more and more, by paying them poorly and making their profession unnecessarily expensive through horrendous liability insurance premiums. “Tough women who know exactly what they want“ - Read more
- Man under the influence of hormones
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[01/06/2011] When in doubt, hormones are to be blamed. When you are in a bad mood, act too hastily or strangely the chemical messengers are listed as a popular cause – and this affects men the same way as women. - Man under the influence of hormones - Read more
No Major Risk Factor for Developing Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
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[01/06/2011] Stressful life events have shown to increase the risk of MS episodes. But: Do these stressors actually lead to developing the disease itself? A new study found that severe stress at home did not increase the risk of developing MS. No Major Risk Factor for Developing Multiple Sclerosis (MS) - Read more
Weight Gain Between First and Second Pregnancies Increases Risk
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[01/06/2011] Compared with women whose weight remained stable, body mass index gains between the first and second pregnancy were associated with an increased risk of gestational diabetes mellitus in the second pregnancy. But losing weight between the first and second pregnancies appeared to reduce GDM risk in a second pregnancy, particularly for women who were overweight or obese to begin with. Weight Gain Between First and Second Pregnancies Increases Risk - Read more
“The treatment for being overweight needs to be more individually adjusted to the patient’s problems“
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[01/06/2011] Men are from Mars, women are from Venus – now this wisdom appears to be confirmed even in the depths of the human brain. “The treatment for being overweight needs to be more individually adjusted to the patient’s problems“ - Read more
Taking Prenatal Vitamins Reduces Risks
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[26/05/2011] Women who reported not taking a daily prenatal vitamin immediately before and during the first month of pregnancy were nearly twice as likely to have a child with an autism spectrum disorder as women who did take the supplements — and the associated risk rose to seven times as great when combined with a high-risk genetic make-up, a study has found. Taking Prenatal Vitamins Reduces Risks - Read more
Protein Breakdown Contributes to Pelvic Organ Prolapse
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[24/05/2011] A gynaecologist and a molecular biologist at UT Southwestern Medical Center have collaborated to show for the first time that pelvic organ prolapse – a condition in which the uterus, bladder or vagina protrude from the body – is caused by a combination of a loss of elasticity and a breakdown of proteins in the vaginal wall. Protein Breakdown Contributes to Pelvic Organ Prolapse - Read more
Breast Cancer Cells Adapt to Environmental Stress
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[17/05/2011] An international research team has discovered a new aspect of “metabolic transformation”, the process whereby tumour cells adapt and survive under conditions that would kill normal cells. Breast Cancer Cells Adapt to Environmental Stress - Read more
Law Will Insure Nearly All Uninsured Women by 2014
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[11/05/2011] The new health reform law will expand health insurance coverage to nearly all uninsured women and will make health care more affordable for millions of women through premium subsidies beginning in 2014 and new rules. Some of them, already in place, will protect women from high costs, according to a Commonwealth Fund report. Law Will Insure Nearly All Uninsured Women by 2014 - Read more
When the Lungs Come Under Pressure
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[06/05/2011] Max Planck scientists find a way of treating pulmonary arterial hypertension. Patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension struggle with severe symptoms, which include shortness of breath, exhaustion and a lack of vitality. When the Lungs Come Under Pressure - Read more
Different Response to PTSD
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[27/04/2011] Men and women had starkly different immune system responses to chronic post-traumatic stress disorder, with men showing no response and women showing a strong response, in two studies by researchers at the San Francisco VA Medical Center and the University of California, San Francisco. Different Response to PTSD - Read more
Chronic Ulcerative Stomatitis Is an Autoimmune Disease
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[14/04/2011] In the first study investigating the origins of a little-known condition called chronic ulcerative stomatitis (CUS), researchers at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine provide evidence that an autoimmune response contributes to the painful oral sores that characterize the disease. The study findings support the classification of CUS as a new autoimmune disease. Chronic Ulcerative Stomatitis Is an Autoimmune Disease - Read more
Psychologists Closing In On Causes Of Claustrophobic Fear
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[12/04/2011] We all move around in a protective bubble of "near space," more commonly known as "personal space." But not everyone's bubble is the same size. People who project their personal space too far beyond their bodies, or the norm of arm's reach, are more likely to experience claustrophobic fear, a new study finds. Psychologists Closing In On Causes Of Claustrophobic Fear - Read more
Scores Predict Breast Cancer Outcomes
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[07/04/2011] Breast cancer survivors with poor physical health scores had an elevated risk of poorer cancer outcomes, including recurrence and death, according to the results of an observational study. Scores Predict Breast Cancer Outcomes - Read more
Lithium in Drinking Water in Andean Villages
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[06/04/2011] Lithium is an element used in batteries and also for medication, as an established and common treatment for bipolar disorder. Swedish researchers have now found that women in four mountain villages in Argentinean Andes Mountains ingest so much lithium via the groundwater that this could affect thyroid function, causing so-called hypothyroidism. Lithium in Drinking Water in Andean Villages - Read more
Relation to Hip Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women
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[30/03/2011] Women with osteoporosis in their hip suffer menopause two years earlier than healthy women, a study conducted at the University of Granada says. Additionally, researchers have found at least three genetic markers associated with osteoporosis in the hip in postmenopausal women. Relation to Hip Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women - Read more
Breast Cancer Resistance to Herceptin
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[14/03/2011] Breast cancer tumours take numerous paths to resist the targeted drug Herceptin, but a single roadblock at a crucial crossroads may restore a tumour’s vulnerability to treatment, scientists at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center report. Breast Cancer Resistance to Herceptin - Read more
Providing a 'Red Alert' for Women's Hearts
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[08/03/2011] Today on International Women's Day, the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) is calling for action to reduce the gender disparities that are currently resulting in women receiving second rate cardiovascular (CV) care. Studies published show a persistent under-utilisation of guideline recommended treatments for heart disease in women compared to men. Providing a 'Red Alert' for Women's Hearts - Read more
Asthma Tied to Bacterial Communities?
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[21/02/2011] Asthma may have a surprising relationship with the composition of the species of bacteria that inhabit bronchial airways, a finding that could suggest new treatment or even potential cures for the common inflammatory disease. Asthma Tied to Bacterial Communities? - Read more
A Nation of Happy Couples
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[16/02/2011] Whether you are married or cohabiting with your partner, the vast majority of couples in the UK are happy in their relationship. Initial findings, from Understanding Society, show that around 90 percent of individuals who are living with a partner are happy with their relationship. A Nation of Happy Couples - Read more
Oestrogen Reduces Aggression
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[16/02/2011] A team of researchers has revealed that oestrogen can reduce the risk of breast cancer. Their work shows that oestrogen is capable of reducing the number of breast cancer stem cells, which may explain the lower aggression of the tumour and, as a consequence, the possibility of a better prognosis. Oestrogen Reduces Aggression - Read more
Contribution to Hip Fractures?
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[02/02/2011] A hip fracture is not common in a 54-year-old woman, unless she is a 54-year-old breast cancer survivor, according to a new study. Contribution to Hip Fractures? - Read more
The Accidental Fight Against a Butterfly-shaped Gland
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[01/02/2011] When the body’s own immune system attacks its own organs like they are foreign invaders, it is called an autoimmune disease. There are many different forms. If for example antibodies turn against the butterfly-shaped thyroid gland, the thyroid gland tissue is being destroyed and the hormonal balance changes. The exact causes for this are not fully researched yet. The Accidental Fight Against a Butterfly-shaped Gland - Read more
“It Is Not Very Well Known”
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[01/02/2011] A dry mouth, the feeling of sand in the eyes, fatigue - almost everyone has had one of these symptoms before. But even if all symptoms occur together, almost no one thinks of the possibility that a disease with the awkward name Sjögren's Syndrome could be behind it. “It Is Not Very Well Known” - Read more
Reactivating Cancer Suppressor Genes
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[19/01/2011] Scientists have brought cancer cells back under normal control — by reactivating their cancer suppressor genes. The discovery could form a powerful new technology platform for the treatment of cancer of the breast and other cancers. Reactivating Cancer Suppressor Genes - Read more
Sex, Race, and Geography Influence Health
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[18/01/2011] Women, nonwhites, and people in the southern United States who were newly infected with HIV and followed for an average of four years experienced greater HIV/AIDS-related morbidity compared to men and people of other races living in other regions of the country. Sex, Race, and Geography Influence Health - Read more
Early Detection of Breast Cancer
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[11/01/2011] Using a new, powerful method for rapidly screening molecules associated with disease, proteomics expert Joshua LaBaer and colleagues from ASU's Biodesign Institute have identified a broad panel of 28 early predictors, or biomarkers, that may one day aid in the early diagnosis of breast cancer. Early Detection of Breast Cancer - Read more
Estrogen May Help Precancerous Cells Spread in Oral Cavity
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[06/01/2011] Head and neck cancer is the sixth most common type of cancer and is on the rise in some demographic groups, including young women without any known risk factors. Now, researchers report that estrogen may increase the movement of precancerous cells in the mouth and thus promote the spread of the disease within the oral cavity. Estrogen May Help Precancerous Cells Spread in Oral Cavity - Read more
Cranberry Juice Not Effective Against Urinary Tract Infections
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[10/12/2010] Drinking cranberry juice has been recommended to decrease the incidence of urinary tract infections, based on observational studies and a few small clinical trials. Cranberry Juice Not Effective Against Urinary Tract Infections - Read more
Lower Occurrence Thanks to Farm Animals and Cats
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[03/12/2010] Children whose mothers are exposed to farm animals and cats are better protected against atopic dermatitis and are less likely to develop this painful inflammation of the skin in their first two years of life. Lower Occurrence Thanks to Farm Animals and Cats - Read more
Perinatal Bisphenol-A Exposure May Affect Fertility
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[03/12/2010] Exposure to a ubiquitous environmental chemical during pregnancy may impair reproductive capacity of female offspring, according to a study. Perinatal Bisphenol-A Exposure May Affect Fertility - Read more
Brittle Bones And Heart Disease
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[02/12/2010] Norwegian studies indicate that people with osteoporosis have a greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease, and vice versa. Brittle Bones And Heart Disease - Read more
Genes Linking Puberty Timing to Body Fat in Women
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[23/11/2010] Researchers at King's College London's Department of Twin Research have discovered, as part of a large international consortium, 30 new genes that control the age of sexual maturation in women. Genes Linking Puberty Timing to Body Fat in Women - Read more
Mom's Health May Increase Risk of Kidney Disease
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[23/11/2010] Children with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) are more likely to have mothers who were obese or had diabetes during pregnancy, according to a study. Mom's Health May Increase Risk of Kidney Disease - Read more
Paracetamol Use in Pregnancy
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[11/11/2010] Evidence suggesting that the risk of childhood asthma associated with prenatal paracetamol exposure may depend on antioxidant genes in the mother has been found by a team of UK scientists. Paracetamol Use in Pregnancy - Read more
A Reason for Heart Problems Post Transplant in South Asians
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[04/10/2010] Ethnicity is a contributing risk factor of cardiovascular problems in kidney recipients of South Asian origin post-transplant, according to a new study. A Reason for Heart Problems Post Transplant in South Asians - Read more
Short And Long Sleep Linked to High Blood Pressure
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[04/10/2010] A study found that getting too little or too much sleep in early pregnancy is associated with elevated blood pressure in the third trimester. The study suggests that improving prenatal sleep hygiene may provide important health benefits. Short And Long Sleep Linked to High Blood Pressure - Read more
Study Finds Women Treated While Pregnant Have Improved Survival
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[01/10/2010] Long associated with a worse outcome, researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have discovered that women treated for breast cancer while pregnant, in fact, have improved disease-free survival and a trend for improved overall survival compared to non-pregnant women treated for the disease. Study Finds Women Treated While Pregnant Have Improved Survival - Read more
Smoking During Pregnancy May Harm the Child's Coordination
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[24/09/2010] Women who smoke during pregnancy run the risk of adversely affecting their children's coordination and physical control according to a new study from Örebro University, Sweden. Smoking During Pregnancy May Harm the Child's Coordination - Read more
Researcher Links Maternal Genes to Selfish Behaviour
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[23/09/2010] If you are more inclined to love thyself than thy neighbour, it could be your mother's fault. Those are the findings of Francisco Úbeda, assistant professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Researcher Links Maternal Genes to Selfish Behaviour - Read more
Better Marker May Reduce Need for Second Surgeries
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[20/09/2010] A new material could help surgeons more accurately locate breast cancers, reduce the need for second surgeries and minimize pre-surgical discomfort for patients. Microscopic gas-filled spheres of silica, a porous glass, can mark the location of early-stage tumours to show their position using ultrasound imaging in the operating room.. Better Marker May Reduce Need for Second Surgeries - Read more
Risk of Preterm Birth Reduced
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[15/09/2010] A collaboration led by a periodontal researcher from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine has found a possible link between the success of gum-disease treatment and the likelihood of giving birth prematurely. Risk of Preterm Birth Reduced - Read more
Increased Risk in Men
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[03/09/2010] Scientists found the first direct evidence that X-linked TLR7 gene promotes Lupus in humans. Increased Risk in Men - Read more
Medicine in the womb
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[01/09/2010] Doctors medicate and operate unbred children more and more frequently. Very often they save lives, which have been without any chance yet. But some operations put mother or child at risk. What do expectant mothers and medical practitioners think about advantages and risks of prenatal diagnostics?Medicine in the womb - Read more
Not Breastfeeding Increases Risk
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[27/08/2010] Mothers who did not breastfeed their children have significantly higher rates of type 2 diabetes later in life than moms who breastfed, report University of Pittsburgh researchers. Not Breastfeeding Increases Risk - Read more
With the Help of Moderate Drinking?
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[19/08/2010] A large prospective study of 5033 men and women in the Tromsø Study in northern Norway has reported that moderate wine consumption is independently associated with better performance on cognitive tests. With the Help of Moderate Drinking? - Read more
Stress In Middle Age Could Contribute to Late Life Dementia
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[16/08/2010] Psychological stress in middle age could lead to the development of dementia later in life, especially Alzheimer’s disease, reveals research from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. Stress In Middle Age Could Contribute to Late Life Dementia - Read more
New Therapeutic Approach
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[06/07/2010] Investigators at the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) have discovered a way that may help ovarian cancer patients who no longer respond to conventional chemotherapy. New Therapeutic Approach - Read more
High BMI Linked to Proximity to Convenience Stores
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[05/07/2010] Researchers conducting a neighbourhood-scaled study that tested the association between the food environment, the built environment and women's body mass index (BMI) have found that women with homes closer to a supermarket had lower BMIs, and that the greater the number of restaurants within a five minute walk of a woman's home, the higher her BMI. High BMI Linked to Proximity to Convenience Stores - Read more
Serotonin and Dietary Protein Play Important Role
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[01/07/2010] The cause of diabetes during pregnancy is directly controlled by serotonin, a chemical produced by the body and normally known as a neurotransmitter, and is influenced by the amount of protein in the mother’s diet early in pregnancy, according to new findings of an international team led by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco. Serotonin and Dietary Protein Play Important Role - Read more
New Test Predicts the Age
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[30/06/2010] Researchers have developed a way of accurately predicting when women will hit the menopause using a simple blood test. The average difference between the predicted age and the actual age that the women in their study reached the menopause was only a third of a year, and the maximum margin of error was between three and four years. New Test Predicts the Age - Read more
No heart benefit in women with type 1 diabetes
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[29/06/2010] Consuming higher amounts of omega-3 fatty acids does not appear to lower heart disease risk for women with type 1 diabetes, according to a University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health study. No heart benefit in women with type 1 diabetes - Read more
Less Breast Biopsies
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[22/06/2010] By combining two relatively inexpensive technologies based on sound and light waves, researchers hope to lower the rate at which women undergo breast biopsies for suspicious lesions. Less Breast Biopsies - Read more
More Than Just the Baby Blues
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[18/06/2010] Within the first week after giving birth, up to 70 percent of all women experience symptoms of the baby blues. While most women recover quickly, up to 13 percent of all new mothers suffer from symptoms of a clinical-level postpartum depression. More Than Just the Baby Blues - Read more
Depression Among Women
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[17/06/2010] Researchers found out that stress signals function differently in female brains and male brains. There may be a biological reason why depression and other stress-related psychiatric disorders are more common among women compared to men. Depression Among Women - Read more
Remission of Diseases
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[17/06/2010] A biological mechanism is identified to explain the phenomenon, why many women experience remission of autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis and uveitis during pregnancy. Remission of Diseases - Read more
Antidepressants increase risk of miscarriage
( Source: MEDICA.de )
[02/06/2010] A new study found a 68 percent increase in the overall risk of miscarriage in pregnant women using antidepressants. Antidepressants are widely used in pregnancy and up to 3.7 percent of women will use them at some point during the first trimester. Antidepressants increase risk of miscarriage - Read more
Biologie of the Breast Cancer Gene
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[26/05/2010] Studies have now established that woman who harbour a mutation in a tumor suppressor gene are at greater risk for developing breats and ovarian cancers. Biologie of the Breast Cancer Gene - Read more
Mum Knows Best?
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[21/05/2010] Research suggests that pregnant women are more likely to follow their mothers’ wisdom than medical advice. Mum Knows Best? - Read more
Hormone Spray Improves Male Sensitivity
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[11/05/2010] The neuropeptide oytocin enhances male empathy. This substance also increases sensitivity to so-called “social multipliers”, such as approving or disapproving looks. Hormone Spray Improves Male Sensitivity - Read more
MRI Detects Metastases Accurately
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[06/05/2010] Whole body magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) should be the imaging modality of choice for the detection of breast cancer metastases as it is accurate and can detect bone metastases before symptoms appear, according to a study. MRI Detects Metastases Accurately - Read more
Beta-Blockers Help Reduce Metastasis
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[08/04/2010] Researchers found out that treatment with beta-blockers can help reduce the spread of cancer in patients with breast tumours. Beta-Blockers Help Reduce Metastasis - Read more
Radiation Should Start Soon After Surgery
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[09/03/2010] Delaying post-surgical radiation increases risk of breast cancer recurrence in older women, scientists report. Radiation Should Start Soon After Surgery - Read more
Estrogen not Cause of Osteoporosis
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[04/03/2010] Marking a shift in decades of thought on the cause of osteoporosis, researchers have identified an age-related mechanism – not a decrease of the hormone estrogen – as the primary culprit. Estrogen not Cause of Osteoporosis - Read more
Reducing Stillbirths By Up to One Million?
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[22/02/2010] New findings in a study show that training birth attendants in essential newborn-care techniques reduced stillbirths by more than 30 percent - and potentially could save as many as one million lives worldwide each year. Reducing Stillbirths By Up to One Million? - Read more
Symptoms of Little Value for Early Detection
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[29/01/2010] Use of symptoms to trigger a medical evaluation for ovarian cancer does not appear to detect early-stage ovarian cancer earlier and would likely result in diagnosis in only one out of 100 women, according to a new article. Symptoms of Little Value for Early Detection - Read more
Elevated-Risk Women Refuse MRI
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[05/01/2010] In a new study, 42 percent of women eligible for breast cancer screening with MRI declined to undergo the procedure. Elevated-Risk Women Refuse MRI - Read more
Dynamic MRI Better Than Static
( Source: MEDICA.de )
[26/11/2009] In women with lower urinary tract symptoms, a medical imaging technique called dynamic MRI allows clinicians to diagnose pelvic organ prolapse — a condition that often goes undiagnosed on static MRI and at physical examination, according to a new study. Dynamic MRI Better Than Static - Read more
Five Exercises Reduce Neck Pain
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[25/11/2009] Strength training exercises using dumbbells can reduce pain in the trapezius muscle, the large muscle which extends from the back of the head, down the neck and into the upper back. Five Exercises Reduce Neck Pain - Read more
Early Delivery from Using Psychiatric Medication
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[30/10/2009] The odds triple for premature child delivery pregnant women with a history of depression who used psychiatric medication, according to a new study. Early Delivery from Using Psychiatric Medication - Read more
A Quick Way of Diagnosing Endometriosis
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[24/08/2009] A quick and accurate test for endometriosis that does not require surgery has been developed by researchers from Australia, Jordan and Belgium, according to new research. A Quick Way of Diagnosing Endometriosis - Read more
Health Benefits More Pronounced in Women
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[10/08/2009] According to a new study, women - particularly African-American women - experience greater benefits as a result of exercise than men. Health Benefits More Pronounced in Women - Read more
Effectiveness of Treatment Can Be Measured
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[17/07/2009] Researchers successfully used PET to image HER2—a protein often associated with aggressive breast cancer—in breast cancer cells before and after treatment aimed at decreasing HER2 expression. Effectiveness of Treatment Can Be Measured - Read more
Lack of Sleep Could Be More Dangerous for Women
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[17/07/2009] Women who get less than the recommended eight hours sleep a night are at higher risk of heart disease and heart-related problems than men with the same sleeping patterns. Lack of Sleep Could Be More Dangerous for Women - Read more
MRI Accurately Depicts Deep Endometriosis
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[16/07/2009] Using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), radiologists may be able to diagnose deep endometriosis and accurately locate lesions prior to surgery. MRI Accurately Depicts Deep Endometriosis - Read more
The Slight Difference (Part 1)
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[15/07/2009] by Wiebke Heiss/MEDICA.de
In everyday life people keep being concerned with the apparently big difference between men and women. However, only slowly sex and gender start being of great importance in medicine bringing advantages for all patients – male or female. The Slight Difference (Part 1) - Read more
The Slight Difference (Part 2)
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[15/07/2009] by Wiebke Heiss / MEDICA.de The Slight Difference (Part 2) - Read more
Studies Include a Smaller Proportion of Women
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[17/06/2009] Women are underrepresented in clinical cancer research published in high-impact journals, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center. Studies Include a Smaller Proportion of Women - Read more
„In my View, the Shortage of Physicians Is a Chance”
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[08/06/2009] It was eleven years ago, that for the first time the same amount of women as men registered for human medicine in Germany. Meanwhile, 70 percent of all first-year students and 60 percent of all young professionals are female. The change in medical profession demands a rethink. „In my View, the Shortage of Physicians Is a Chance” - Read more
Ultrasound Against Endometrial Disease
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[17/04/2009] A procedure used in conjunction with a vaginal ultrasound might make it easier to visualise and diagnose diseases in the lining of the uterus, researchers have found. Ultrasound Against Endometrial Disease - Read more
Screening Not Catching Early Cancer
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[02/04/2009] Screening regimens that combine ultrasound and a blood test for ovarian cancer fail to detect the disease early enough to make important progress, a new study reports. The combo screening also led to unnecessary surgery. Screening Not Catching Early Cancer - Read more
80-year Olds Cannot Increase Their Muscle Mass
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[01/04/2009] Octogenarian women were unable to increase muscle mass after a three-month weight lifting programme, says a new study. The good news: they were, anyway, able to lift more weight. 80-year Olds Cannot Increase Their Muscle Mass - Read more
Hormones Can Predict Menopause
( Source: MEDICA.de )
[28/10/2008] Investigators have provided new information about hormonal biomarkers that can address the beginning of the menopause transition. Hormones Can Predict Menopause - Read more
After Vaccination Early Diagnosis Still Necessary
( Source: MEDICA.de )
[01/09/2008] The recommendations to vaccinate girls and young women against cervical cancer have been in action for two years. The discussions if this measure makes sense continues since vaccinated women still need early stage diagnosis. After Vaccination Early Diagnosis Still Necessary - Read more
In the End a Matter of Feeling
( Source: MEDICA.de )
[01/09/2008] Each country has its special customs - this sometimes also applies to medicine. International data concerned with high genetic breast cancer risk show that more Dutch women opt for a preventive removal of both breasts than German women. The reason: It is still not clear how to best prevent breast cancer in high risk groups. In the End a Matter of Feeling - Read more
Surgery - Only If Absolutely Necessary
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[01/09/2008] More and more children are being born through a Cesarean section. Although this can have advantages for mothers and hospitals, experts believe that a surgery imposes higher risks than a natural birth. Surgery - Only If Absolutely Necessary - Read more
„Those Affected Fall Ill in Younger Age“
( Source: MEDICA.de )
[01/09/2008] The discussion about breast cancer and hormone replacement therapy started in the USA years ago. Back then, a study stated that hormones raised the risk of falling ill. Critics pointed out flaws of the investigation. Hence, German researchers took up the subject once again. „Those Affected Fall Ill in Younger Age“ - Read more
Pregnancy May Shield From Cancer
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[02/07/2008] Pregnancy seems to confer some protection against bladder cancer in mice, scientists have found. Pregnancy May Shield From Cancer - Read more
„The Transitions Are Seamless“ – Dr. Christian Heisel about Knee Prostheses for Women
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[01/06/2008] Whether it is a heart attack or pills - men have nearly always been used as standard when it comes down to symptoms and drug dosage. For a few years gender-specific differences have become more important and medicine discovers the woman. MEDICA.de talked to Dr. Christian Heisel, head of endoprosthetics at the university hospital Heidelberg about male and female joints and knee prostheses. „The Transitions Are Seamless“ – Dr. Christian Heisel about Knee Prostheses for Women - Read more
Obese Women More Likely to Die
( Source: MEDICA.de )
[01/05/2008] Women who are obese when they are diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer are at a greater risk of dying of their disease than women of normal weight. Obese Women More Likely to Die - Read more
Seatbelts Also Important in Pregnancy
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[03/04/2008] A study found that about 200 fetuses each year would not be lost if pregnant women properly buckled their seatbelts every time they were in an automobile. Seatbelts Also Important in Pregnancy - Read more
Uterus Contracts Poorly in Obese Women
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[19/04/2007] Scientists have uncovered the reason why overweight women have more Caesarean sections; they are at significant risk of their uterus contracting poorly in childbirth. Uterus Contracts Poorly in Obese Women - Read more
'Dry Eye' May be Linked to Sex Hormones
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[11/02/2004] Women whose ovaries prematurely cease functioning may be at a greater risk for dry eye symptoms, according to a large study carried out at the National Eye Institute, Bethesda. 'Dry Eye' May be Linked to Sex Hormones - Read more
