+ Sign Up for Multi-topic Emails Behavioral Health Factors Linked to HPV Vaccination
POSTED: February 8, 2010
Certain behavioral health factors may potentially be associated with human papillomavirus vaccine acceptability, according to research published in the February issue of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.
AAN: Solvents Linked to Increased Risk of Parkinson's
POSTED: February 8, 2010
Occupational exposure to common solvents may be associated with an increased risk of Parkinson's disease, according to research released Feb. 7 in advance of the annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology, to be held from April 10 to 17 in Toronto.
Study Assesses Survival in Patients With Liver Disease
POSTED: February 5, 2010
Individuals with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis or nonalcoholic fatty liver disease have a higher risk of death than the general population, according to research published in the February issue of Hepatology.
Thomas Medical Announces Recall of Safesheath Product
POSTED: February 5, 2010
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Thomas Medical Products Inc. have notified health care professionals of a recall of certain lots of the Safesheath Coronary Sinus Guide Hemostatic Introducer System with Infusion Sideport.
Study Examines Effects of Different Meals After Exercise
POSTED: February 5, 2010
Maintaining a carbohydrate or energy deficit after an exercise session appears to be associated with different effects on insulin sensitivity, according to research published online Dec. 31 ahead of print in the Journal of Applied Physiology.
Physical Inactivity, Not Just Lack of Exercise, Harms Health
POSTED: February 5, 2010
Sedentary behavior and a lack of whole-body movement are independent predictors of increased mortality and increased incidence of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and cancer, regardless of level of physical exercise, according to an article published online Feb. 4 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Linked to Depression
POSTED: February 4, 2010
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease may be at an increased risk of developing depression, according to a study in the February issue of Chest.
Study Assesses Computer Use in Individuals With RA
POSTED: February 4, 2010
Many people with rheumatoid arthritis can type on a computer as quickly as someone without the condition, but their use of a mouse may be slower, according to research published in the February issue of Arthritis Care & Research.
Not All Terminally Ill Receive Desired End-of-Life Care
POSTED: February 4, 2010
Most terminally ill patients receive end-of-life care consistent with their stated preferences, and are more likely to receive the care they prefer if they have discussed their preferences with a physician, according to a study published online Feb. 1 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Latent Tuberculosis Infection Therapy Compliance Examined
POSTED: February 4, 2010
Shorter regimens and interventions for latent tuberculosis infection targeting patients that reside in a nursing home, jail or shelter; injection drugs users; and employees of health care facilities may improve treatment completion, according to a study in the February issue of Chest.
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