Archive for November 13th, 2007

PET scans useful for some cancer treatment, but how do patients fare?

Tuesday, November 13th, 2007

Positron emission tomography or PET scans can help clinicians diagnose and provide treatment for some cancers, but it is not clear yet whether the imaging technology helps people with cancer live longer and healthier lives.

LIAI to study on allergy molecular causes and possible treatments

Tuesday, November 13th, 2007

La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology to conduct a major study on allergy that may provide treatment for allergies.

A higher risk of obesity for children neglected by parents

Tuesday, November 13th, 2007

Strategies for decreasing a child’s risk for obesity often focus on improving eating habits and maintaining a high level of physical activity. While this is one way to address the issue of children’s obesity, another way to reduce the risk of childhood obesity could simply come down to positive p…

H5 strain of Avian Flu found in the UK

Tuesday, November 13th, 2007

Health officials in the United Kingdom are confirming that the H5 strain of the Avian Flu have been found in turkeys on Redgrave Park Farm in Suffolk, England.

Kimkins Diet: Salvation or Starvation?

Tuesday, November 13th, 2007

Kimkins Diet scam shared on FOX’s ‘The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet.’

High Blood Pressure, Chest Pains Speed Up Progression Of Alzheimer’s Disease

Tuesday, November 13th, 2007

People with Alzheimer’s disease who have high blood pressure, chest pains or an irregular heartbeat may lose their memories faster than others with Alzheimer’s disease.

ATV-Related Injuries Have Reached All-Time High

Tuesday, November 13th, 2007

In 2007, admissions for ATV-related injuries at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC already have reached an all-time high with two months remaining in the year.

Studying Drug With Potential To Prevent Onset Of Type 1 Diabetes

Tuesday, November 13th, 2007

Researchers are participating in an international clinical trial currently underway to study the effectiveness of oral insulin in preventing or delaying the onset of type 1 diabetes in people at risk for the disease.

Delayed Angioplasty - Big Bucks, No Bang

Tuesday, November 13th, 2007

In a subset of patients suffering heart attack, adding stents to clot-busting medical therapy after the optimal treatment window ends isn’t justified.

Key To False Memories Uncovered

Tuesday, November 13th, 2007

The places a memory is processed in the brain may determine how someone can be absolutely certain of a past event that never occurred.