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Hearing loss can be detected by simple screening

...ition can lead to depression, social isolation and decrease in functional ability. There are several reliable tests to detect hearing loss at an early stage.// While most of hearing loss appears to be sensorineural 'nerve deafness' arising from damage to the tiny hair cells in the inner ear, hearing aids do i...

A drug in vogue to deccelerate the course of Alzheimer's

...l concentration. Its concentration can increase or decrease according to the level of Alzheimer's disease. Available treatments for Alzheimer's that have proven effective at treating mild to moderate stages of the disease are aimed at a different chemical system in the brain, the cholinergic system. Memantin...

smoking and drinking lead to cancer

...s, beta-carotene was associated with a 44 per cent decrease in the risk of polyp recurrence. The researchers also warned their findings have broad implications for people who use beta-carotene supplements for their health benefits. Beta-carotene studies show the harmful effects caused by the supplements, henc...

Try Iron to overcome fatigue

...ly different between the two groups, but a greater decrease in anxiety was observed in the iron group. Investigators found a significant response only in patients with a baseline ferritin concentration of 50 micrograms per liter. Unexplained fatigue is common in young women and iron deficiency is highly preva...

Stopping Prostate Cancer from Spreading

...t were given extra RKIP showed a nearly 50-percent decrease in their ability to spread. The ability to spread almost doubled in the non-metastatic cancer cells when RKIP production was stunted. Thus, a normal amount of RKIP can keep a tumor from spreading. Researchers say their results are promising. "These ...

A Drink a Day may Keep Diabetes Away

...a light to moderate amount of alcohol each day may decrease their risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Research on diabetes and alcohol intake has produced conflicting results, with most studies showing a higher risk among heavy drinkers and a lower risk among light to moderate drinkers. Scientists speculate l...

Heart disease diagnosed by dentist?

...ng a tooth or the gums, patients have been able to decrease blood pressure medications and improve overall health," he said. If bacteria in the infected gums dislodge, they can enter the bloodstream, attach to blood vessels and increase clot formation. That in turn decreases the blood flow to the heart, inc...

In Chronic Diseases - Poor compliance of Patients with drug treatment

...es already prescribed will result in a significant decrease in the overall health budget," said Dr Eduardo Sabaté, Medical Officer, WHO. "This is due to the reduction in the need for more costly interventions, such as frequent and longer hospitalizations, unnecessary use of emergency room and highly expensive...

Low-dose Growth Hormone (GH) with diet and exercise may help weight loss

...known, whether they lost weight because they had a decrease in appetite or whether they kept up their muscle mass and hence were able to exercise is still in question. However GH does not replace the need for diet and exercise but may help people maintain these methods for weight loss....

Herbal Remedy Risky for Cancer Patients

...Researchers say the supplement may not increase or decrease a woman’s //risk of developing breast cancer, but it may encourage some breast tumors to metastasize. Researchers also say black cohosh could affect women who have undetected breast tumors. Vicki Davis, Ph.D., from Mylan School of Pharmacy and the G...

Overcoming Chronic Fatigue

...CFS. Doctor now think the condition is linked to a decrease in red blood cells. "Because the red blood cell transports oxygen and glucose to the cells, it's vitally important in providing these nutrients. Without it, we feel fatigued," says biobehavioral researchers.Researchers are studying the effectiveness...

Alcohol and Sun Don’t Mi

...hich prevents subtle behavioral changes that could decrease further exposure to UV light and additional skin damage. Sunburn could do more than cause pain. Sunburn can be a costly injury. Of the 38 respondents five men missed nine days of work and one woman missed eight days because of sunburn within the yea...

Benefits of Eating Whole Grains, Fruits and Vegetables

...udy finds whole grains, fruits and vegetables will decrease your risk of heart disease and your overall risk o...However, the study also reports these foods do not decrease //your chance of having a stroke. The U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans include choosing a vari...

Flu Shots Best for Protection

...and reduces the severity of illness. Flu shots can decrease the need for hospitalization by one-third and reduce mortality by half. Doctors also point out that anti-flu treatment only works if started within the first 48 hours after symptoms appear. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

Reducing Medication Errors

...ly fewer medication errors, but they did not see a decrease in adverse drug events. The cost and effectiveness need to be studied further before this method should be adopted....

Exercise to Prevent Breast Cancer

A new study shows exercise may help decrease the risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women.Researchers from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research //Center studied more than 74,000 women who were between ages 50 and 79 years old. The women were assessed according to their level of physical act...

Tea Prevents Skin Cancer

... exposed to sunlight. The chemicals are thought to decrease levels of the enzyme JNK-2, which naturally increases after skin is exposed to sunlight. Because JNK-2 levels are decreased, researchers believe the polyphenols help inhibit tumor growth. Studies in mice show green tea polyphenols block the skin’s re...

Nitrous Oxide for Kids

... to other pain medications to ease the anxiety and decrease the pain. When a child does need to have a shot, nitrous oxide can be given to reduce the pain and anxiety before the shot is administered.....

Exercise found to Prevent Breast Cancer

A new study shows exercise may help decrease the risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women.// Researchers studied more than 74,000 women who were between ages 50 and 79 years old. The women were assessed according to their level of physical activity, which was based on how many hours per w...

Reducing HIV Transmission

...lerated regimen has the potential to significantly decrease HIV-1 perinatal transmission in less developed countries." However, researchers say resistance to single-agent anti-HIV drugs often develops and suggests more needs to be done to prevent transmission of HIV from infected mothers to their newborn chi...

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