Cat Exposure Increases Bronchial Responsiveness
...els than generally regarded necessary to produce a measurable result. Based on the current research, it appears that many individuals could benefit from reduced cat ownership and exposure, says Dr. Chinn. However, because the findings were unexpected, it is important that results are replicated in other studi...Concerns Raised Over Risks for Patients and Staff in Australian Hospital
...urbing". "If these issues identified are causing measurable effects, we should really move to address these issues immediately," he said. Hospitals across the state were battling with ageing infrastructure. "I feel that the budgetary allowances for maintenance do not seem adequate to cope with these vario...Death and Disability from Brain Injury Reduced, Emory Researchers Report
...human tissue. It is naturally present in small but measurable amounts in the brains of males and females. Laboratory studies suggest that progesterone is critical for the normal development of neurons in the brain and exerts protective effects on damaged brain tissue. The research team is now planning a large...Recovery from Spinal Cord Injury can Be Predicted Using MRI
...8 hours of injury. The research team studied three measurable imaging parameters: maximum spinal cord compression (MSCC), maximum canal compromise (MCC) and length of lesion (LOL). They also looked at other factors, including bleeding within the spine, swelling and soft tissue injury. The results showed that ...Robotic Surgery A Cutting Edge in Medical Field
...ce, the surgeon got used to this and there were no measurable differences in the quality of the surgery using the two forms of communication. The team thinks that virtual reality prediction would also greatly aid this type of surgery. This raises the possibility of a surgeons expertise being made available to...Exhaustive Study to Expand the Efficacy of Drug L-dopa for Parkinson's
...ting the activity of AMPA receptors, there will be measurable effects on the dopamine system," said Dr. Liang. The study has been tailored to suit patients suffering advanced Parkinson's and have been undergoing L-dopa treatment for a considerable period of time. The study will involve nearly 700 patients f...Low-dose Aspirin Beats High-dose After Cardiac Surgery
...m survival rates. Two studies has looked at the measurable impact of the use of aspirin and other maintenance...of these therapies, we expect to see continued and measurable improvements in overall survival and quality of life." After patients with acute coronary syndrom...Phthalate Exposure Affects Testosterone Levels and Fertility in Men
...han 75 percent of the United States population has measurable levels of several phthalates in their urine, according to the study. "Unfortunately, there’s still a lot to learn about phthalates," Stahlhut said. "The more difficult issue is what combinations of common low-dose chemical exposures might be contri...Booster Dose for Chickenpox Vaccine Recommended
...nation wanes among health care workers in terms of measurable antibodies, but this is the first study to demonstrate that vaccination-induced immunity breaks down over time in children. ANN...Potential Threats of Bioterrorism
... similar bioterrorism scenarios do not lead to any measurable beneficial behavior change,” notes senior author Dr. Hillel Cohen, associate professor of epidemiology and population health at Einstein. He adds, “Public health programs, which these alerts fall under, and other health interventions are typically ...Hypertension Has Its Roots in Childhood
...early as age 10.” Ethnic differences were still measurable in study subjects even after researchers controlled for factors such as height, body mass index, socioeconomic status and stress-related coping strategies. Interestingly, she says, tests of people of African descent who live outside the United State...Madhya Pradesh Students to Campaign Against AIDS
...ntrol Society (MPSACS) and Unicef, aims to achieve measurable results in preventing parent-to-child transmission, providing pediatric treatment for HIV children, preventing HIV infection among the youth and providing treatment for affected children. "We need to be equipped with the right knowledge and young p...Man Made Heart for Man from Quebec
...ients using this mechanical devise will not have a measurable blood pressure either. Mr Langevin admitted that following a heart attack,he was anxious about going through surgery. However , he is mighty glad that he went through this unique surgery that has blessed him with a new mechanical heart that promis...Teen Marijuana Use Does Not Predict Drug, Alcohol Abuse
...d foster bonding with their children, could have a measurable effect on a child’s likelihood to smoke marijuana. Also, early identification of children who exhibit antisocial tendencies could allow for interventions before drug use even begins. Although this research has significant implications for drug abu...'Prevention, Cultural Changes Must Lead AIDS Battle'
...g messages that slowly but surely will...add up to measurable population changes."It's a slow process, but so is progress on medical solutions such as AIDS vaccines. Scientists working in that field don't expect an effective vaccine for another 10 years.The UN has set a goal of 2015 for halting the spread of AI...Medically Induced Abortions (MIAs) Causes More Deaths Due To Infection
...e if this change in practice is accompanied by any measurable change in the rate of these tragic deaths.' Dr. Aldape and Dr. Winikoff agree that there are no clear measures yet identified to prevent this infection. The infections are difficult to identify and, in the early stages, can mimic other, more commo...FDA Gives the Nod to 'Risperdal' For Use in Autistic Children
...that patients who had consumed Risperdal portrayed measurable improvements in behavioral symptoms as compared to subjects who had consumed the placebo. Further, Johnson & Johnson have communicated that Risperdal is not the answer for main autism symptoms that deal with communication problems and social behavi...Stroke Linked to High Pollution Levels
...ce very quickly on the body with inhaled particles measurable in the blood within 60 seconds. Peak levels can stay in the blood for up to an hour. These revelations prompted scientists to suggest that preventive measures should take into account the average hourly measures rather than just average daily meas...Dangers Lurking in Soft, Cuddly Toys
... Even the tiniest amounts can have long-term and measurable effects on children, while at the same time displaying no distinctive symptoms. Lead being a cumulative in nature is absorbed into the blood stream, some of it is filtered out and excreted, but the rest is distributed in the liver, brain, kidneys ...PSA Can Predicts The Treatment Response In Advanced Prostate Cancer
...metastatic prostate cancer is that it is an easily measurable factor. These findings could help patients avoid ineffective treatment and could help researchers design further trials,” Hussain says. Source: EurekAlrt....