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Treating An Overactive Bladder
Friday, October 5
Friday, October 5
Treating An Overactive Bladder
(HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Related MedlinePlus Topics: Botox, Urinary Incontinence
Thursday, October 4
Adding Chemo Improves Outcomes from Bladder Cancer Radiation (American Cancer Society)
Swedish study found less decline in thinking ability for those on daily dose
Botox Injections: Option for Urge Incontinence? (HealthDay)
The drug worked as well as standard pills in head-to-head study, but is not fully approved for that use
Related MedlinePlus Topics: Botox, Urinary Incontinence
Widely used chemical linked to lower levels of hormone in newborn boys, but not girls
Coffee Might Raise Glaucoma Risk (HealthDay)
Increased risk for those who drink 3 cups a day could be 66 percent, researchers say, but others are skeptical
New mathematical method predicts women's odds of becoming pregnant at various ages
Related MedlinePlus Topic: Infertility
10-year British study found no survival benefit for population at large
Related MedlinePlus Topics: Diabetes Type 2, Health Screening
Electronic Health Records Aid Diabetes Control (HealthDay)
Researchers found that the records can help doctors better target treatment, testing
Related MedlinePlus Topics: Diabetes, Personal Health Records
Free Birth Control May Curb Abortions (HealthDay)
Access to IUDs, implants helped reduce unintended pregnancies, researchers say
Related MedlinePlus Topics: Abortion, Birth Control
Gum Disease Linked to Psoriasis (Reuters Health)
People with chronic gum disease seem to be slightly more likely to develop the skin condition psoriasis, according to a new study.
Related MedlinePlus Topics: Gum Disease, Psoriasis
Health Tip: Protect Yourself from Flu (HealthDay)
Get the annual vaccine
Related MedlinePlus Topic: Flu
Health Tip: What's Behind Epilepsy? (HealthDay)
Here are some common causes
Related MedlinePlus Topic: Epilepsy
But doctors, patients slow to embrace this timesaver, study finds
Related MedlinePlus Topics: Chronic Kidney Disease, Dialysis
Administrators should assess job conditions, researchers say
Little U.S. Flu Activity So Far, CDC Says (HealthDay)
Most people 6 months of age and older are urged to get vaccinated
Related MedlinePlus Topic: Flu
Breathing tests improved more for 9/11 rescue crews than nearby workers
Many Heart Attack Patients Don't Refill Their Meds (Reuters Health)
Older people who've suffered a heart attack often don't stick with the drugs their doctor prescribes, although the medications have been proven to save lives, according to a new study.
Meningitis Outbreak Not Over Yet: Experts (HealthDay)
5 dead, at least 30 sickened across U.S. by suspected contamination in steroid used for back pain
More Parks Don't Mean More Walking (Reuters Health)
People who live within a half-mile of lots of parks and fields go on fewer walks than those who don't have much parkland nearby, a new study from Australia suggests.
Related MedlinePlus Topic: Exercise and Physical Fitness
Researchers Map Vision in Brain (HealthDay)
Study of brain structure may boost efforts to find ways to restore sight
The tumors affect three-fourths of women of childbearing age
Related MedlinePlus Topics: Genes and Gene Therapy, Uterine Fibroids
Condition should be treated before elective procedures if possible, researcher says
Study Shows Benefits, Drawbacks, for Women's Incontinence Treatments (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
(National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)Teen Smoking Linked to Earlier Death (Reuters Health)
Teenagers who smoke are more likely to die of heart disease decades down the line, even if they quit by the time they're middle-aged, researchers have found.
Related MedlinePlus Topics: Heart Diseases, Smoking and Youth
Wednesday, October 3
But the tests would uncover risk in relatively few people, evidence review finds
Common Solvents Tied to Birth Defects (Reuters Health)
Pregnant women with frequent exposure to solvents at work may be at higher risk of having babies with birth defects, French researchers have found.
Related MedlinePlus Topics: Birth Defects, Environmental Health
Study found those whose mothers experienced high blood pressure scored lower on tests in their 70s
Related MedlinePlus Topics: High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy, Infant and Newborn Development, Mild Cognitive Impairment
Drop in Hospital Visits Seen with Lower Drug Copay (Reuters Health)
After Pitney Bowes Inc cut copayments for two essential heart drugs, employees at the Stamford, Connecticut-based company began filling their prescriptions more regularly, according to a new report.
Related MedlinePlus Topic: Health Insurance
Lesions on skull fragment indicate that meat was regular part of diet more than a million years ago
Related MedlinePlus Topic: Nutrition
Testing found new mutations only in people with the condition, not their parents
Related MedlinePlus Topics: Developmental Disabilities, Genes and Gene Therapy
Not yet ready for hospital use, it might allow doctors to confirm and treat conditions sooner
Related MedlinePlus Topics: Genetic Disorders, Newborn Screening
Health Tip: Caring for an Older Person's Teeth (HealthDay)
Regular brushing and flossing are key
Related MedlinePlus Topics: Dental Health, Seniors' Health
Health Tip: Considering Counseling? (HealthDay)
Therapy may help you deal with depression, loss or anger
Related MedlinePlus Topic: Mental Health
While less deadly than melanoma, basal cell and squamous cell cancers can be disfiguring
Related MedlinePlus Topics: Skin Cancer, Sun Exposure
Infant Fussiness Not Tied to Later Mental Health (Reuters Health)
Babies who fuss and cry a lot may not have a greater chance of mental health issues later in life - despite what their mothers might think, a new study suggests.
Related MedlinePlus Topics: Infant and Newborn Care, Teen Mental Health
Rural Colon Cancer Patients Fare Worse (HealthDay)
Study shows they are diagnosed later and get fewer treatments than urban patients
Exercise reduced effect in men, but not women
Related MedlinePlus Topic: Kidney Diseases
Study found female identical twins had similar levels of 'thin idealization'
Stem Cell Transplant May Spur Heart Disease Risk (HealthDay)
Chemotherapy, radiation before transplant linked to elevated threat
Related MedlinePlus Topics: Heart Diseases, Stem Cells
Surviving Cold Season (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Related MedlinePlus Topics: Common Cold, Vitamin D
West Nile Cases Continue to Climb, CDC Says (HealthDay)
Number of deaths now stands at 163, up from 147 last week
Related MedlinePlus Topics: Health Statistics, West Nile Virus
Tuesday, October 2
One expert, however, says beta blockers have proven benefits
New guidelines say individual, doctor and evidence must all contribute to decisions
Related MedlinePlus Topic: Diabetes Type 2
Drinking, Driving Drops by Half Among Teens: CDC (HealthDay)
But almost 1 million a month still do, agency says
Extra Vitamin D May Not Help Ward Off Colds (Reuters Health)
Loading up on vitamin D is unlikely to prevent the common cold this winter, a new study from New Zealand suggests.
Related MedlinePlus Topics: Common Cold, Vitamin D
Fish Linked to Heart Failure Risk, Omega-3 Results Mixed (Reuters Health)
For people conscious about their heart health, a new study suggests it may be best to eat fish instead of taking individual omega-3 fatty acids in supplement form.
Gout Management Is Focus of New Guidelines (HealthDay)
Key practices for doctors, patients outlined by American College of Rheumatology
Related MedlinePlus Topic: Gout
Health Tip: If You're Lactose Intolerant (HealthDay)
You may not have to give up dairy entirely
Related MedlinePlus Topic: Lactose Intolerance
Or their oral health may suffer
Related MedlinePlus Topic: Child Dental Health
Women in particular did worse with alternative procedure, U.K. researchers found
Related MedlinePlus Topics: Hip Replacement, Women's Health
Acceleration forces, effects of crush accidents were reduced
Related MedlinePlus Topics: Child Safety, Sports Injuries
The problem is much more common among children, teens
New Autism Criteria Will Have Minor Impact (HealthDay)
Most children should still be eligible for care, researchers say
Related MedlinePlus Topic: Autism
But association seen in study doesn't prove that sleep problems cause cardiovascular disease
But overall risk remains small, study finds
Related MedlinePlus Topics: Deep Vein Thrombosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis
Study found more disability, complications and longer hospital stays for these patients
Related MedlinePlus Topics: Falls, Seniors' Health
Statins Tied to Reduced Glaucoma Risk (HealthDay)
Large study found possible preventive effect against blindness-causing eye condition
Dutch research finds digital screening better at detecting life-threatening tumors
Related MedlinePlus Topics: Breast Cancer, Mammography
Superior Cancer Screening? (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Related MedlinePlus Topics: Breast Cancer, Mammography
Monday, October 1
About Three Fourths of Patients in the United States Estimated to Remain in HIV Care (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Breast Cancer Awareness (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Child Abuse Injuries Have Risen, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Child protective agencies reported decline, but hospital data tell a different story
When drugs are tested only in adults, kids and their doctors are at a disadvantage, researchers say
Do Seniors Turn to the Right Places at End of Life? (Reuters Health)
A new study says almost one third of Medicare's beneficiaries use the program to pay for end-of-life care at nursing homes, which may not be equipped to treat or prevent pain and suffering.
Electronic Medical Records Reduce Negative Outcomes and Related Costs After Patient Safety Events Occur (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
FDA Investigates Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Bredeney Infections Linked to Peanut Butter (Food and Drug Administration)
Health Tip: Gear Up for Safe Soccer (HealthDay)
Stay in shape to help prevent injury
Related MedlinePlus Topic: Sports Safety
Health Tip: Warm Up Before You Work Out (HealthDay)
Get your muscles ready for exercise
Related MedlinePlus Topic: Exercise and Physical Fitness
Hepatitis C Testing for Anyone Born during 1945-1965: New CDC Recommendations (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
HPV Vaccine Found Safe in Large Study (HealthDay)
Fainting, skin infections most common side effects seen in girls, young women
Related MedlinePlus Topics: HPV, Immune System and Disorders
Label Changes, Manufacturer's Warning Letter Did Not Reduce Use of Propofol for Conscious Sedation in Children (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Many Federal Drug Risk Alerts Fail to Achieve the Recommended Changes in Prescribing (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Older adults with heart disease, advanced diabetes were more apt to develop atrial fibrillation than peers who drank less
Evidence-based approach should improve care, experts say
Related MedlinePlus Topic: Back Pain
Experimental drug combo postponed resistance to therapy by 4 months, study showed
Related MedlinePlus Topic: Melanoma
New TV Warning (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Patients Like Reading Their Doctors' Notes (Reuters Health)
Both doctors and patients gave high marks to a program allowing patients to access their primary care physicians' office notes online, in a new study.
Related MedlinePlus Topic: Personal Health Records
Alcohol, drug use common even 5 years after kids left detention center, researchers found
Related MedlinePlus Topics: Drugs and Young People, Teen Mental Health
Genetic mutation associated with hearing loss in Usher syndrome type 1 and other cases, study says
Related MedlinePlus Topics: Genes and Gene Therapy, Hearing Disorders and Deafness
If true, it might be a useful tool to measure the effectiveness of treatments
Related MedlinePlus Topics: Multiple Sclerosis, Retinal Disorders
Risk Gene for Alzheimer's Disease Associated with Lower Brain Amyloid (National Institute on Aging)
(National Institute on Aging)Understanding immune response in these 'elite controllers' might help pave way to vaccine
Related MedlinePlus Topic: HIV/AIDS
Research was based on interviews with more than 10,000 people
Related MedlinePlus Topics: Insomnia, Occupational Health
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Survival Rates for Colon Cancer Patients on Chemotherapy Improve with Addition of Oxaliplatin (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
But they're more comfortable with uncertain outcomes than adults are, researchers say
Related MedlinePlus Topic: Teen Development
Treatment Works: Get Help for Depression and Anxiety (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Excessive exposure hinders ability to learn, doctors warn
Related MedlinePlus Topic: Children's Health
Sunday, September 30
Low-cost mailers led to greater use of 'sun-protective' clothing, hats and shade, study finds
Friday, September 28
Cardiac Arrests at School Usually Not in Students (Reuters Health)
Student athletes collapsing from cardiac arrest in the middle of a game may grab headlines, but when someone's heart gives up at a school, it's usually not a youngster's.
Related MedlinePlus Topics: Cardiac Arrest, School Health
Children of Texas mothers living where atrazine most used were more likely to have nasal passage blockage
But other experts disagree and say more activity, not less, is needed
Flu Facts (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Related MedlinePlus Topics: Flu, Immunization
Health Tip: Wearing Flip Flops (HealthDay)
Buy a new pair when they appear worn
Related MedlinePlus Topic: Foot Health
In small study, patients on beta blockers gained about half-hour of sleep when taking supplement
New Defibrillator Implanted Just Under the Skin (HealthDay)
But it's still designed to correct an irregular heartbeat
Related MedlinePlus Topic: Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
Loss of language skills can stem from stroke or other brain damage
Related MedlinePlus Topic: Aphasia
New Virus Not Spreading Easily Between People (Reuters Health)
A new and potentially fatal virus from the same family as SARS which was discovered in a patient in London last week appears not to spread easily from person to person, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday.
Related MedlinePlus Topic: Viral Infections
Noisy Bars May Threaten Workers' Hearing (HealthDay)
Club managers need to comply with regulations, researcher says
Knowledge isn't always power, some women say, study finds
Quick Survey May Pick Up Ovarian Cancer Warnings (HealthDay)
In the absence of reliable screening tool, questionnaire might aid early detection
Related MedlinePlus Topics: Health Screening, Ovarian Cancer
Sex Problems Common with Breast Cancer Drugs (Reuters Health)
Women treated with hormone-blocking drugs to stave off breast cancer recurrences are often dissatisfied with their sex lives, a new study from Sweden has found.
Study supports checking progesterone levels in women with early pain, bleeding
Study Finds Birth Defects Down Among IVF Babies (Reuters Health)
Though assisted-reproduction techniques (ART) are known to come with a higher risk for birth defects, a new review of defect rates in Western Australia shows major birth defects becoming less common over the course of a decade among babies born through ART.
Related MedlinePlus Topics: Birth Defects, Infertility
Study Ties Common Back Ailment to Faulty Gene (HealthDay)
But it's too soon to expect treatment for lumbar disc deterioration
