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Changes in cabin pressure pose risks for moms-to-be

...(35 weeks on international flights), women who are further along in their pregnancies should consult a doctor before flying, says ACOG. Women with medical or obstetric complications, or those at risk for premature labor or placental abnormalities, are advised not to travel by air. Despite the concerns about...

Use of zinc supplements tied to possible increase in risk of prostate cancer

...supply of zinc in prostate carcinogenesis requires further investigation say researchers....

Gene Mutation Causes Ovarian Failure

...or early menopause. The findings may be useful for further study into, what researchers say, is a poorly understood condition. Premature ovarian failure is a form of infertility that affects about 250,000 women in the United States. It is diagnosed in one out of every 100 women ages 30 to 39. Investigators c...

Switching drugs regularly improves HIV treatment

...r, he agrees with Dr. Martinez-Picado's group that further study of proactive switching seems warranted, but that the strategy should not be routine at this time.....

Lowering Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence

...ers are studying exemestane to determine if it can further reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence among ...ne, that small residual amount of estrogen is even further reduced. Dr. Cole says, "You're taking low estrogen and you're making it even lower. Now, why does t...

Stress may Worsen Acne

...g of acne. Because the participants had mild acne, further research is needed to determine the role of stress in more severe cases....

Cholesterol is the Key

...the study say these findings point to the need for further education. Specifically, they say more needs to be done to advise people of the modifiable risk factors such as smoking, exercise, a healthy diet, and high blood pressure. The study also revealed patients rely on their physicians to educate them mor...

Twins Less Prone to Suicide Than Others

...urnal."But our findings show exactly the opposite, further underscoring the importance of strong family ties."...

Painkillers Increase Risk of Miscarriage

... in the womb. Researchers note these findings need further confirmation, but advise, "It may be prudent for physicians and women who are planning to be pregnant to be aware of this potential risk and avoid using NSAIDs around conception."...

Early Detection of Lung Cancer

...er in its earliest and most treatable phase.// If further studies confirm findings from Italian researchers,...d up with using another scan in a year rather than further treatment. Only 9 percent of the participants underwent further investigation of suspicious lesions ...

Alcohol and Sun Don’t Mi

...ents 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 year before...

Reviving the Immune System

..., researchers have taken cell transplants one step further with incredible results. Ed Bauter was diagnosed with lymphoma at age 14 and Doctors offered him an experimental treatment. In Ed Bauters case , doctors remove white blood cells and bring them to the lab. Here, they're multiplied and mixed wi...

Better Drug for Heart Transplant

...nts of a first heart transplant." Researchers say further evaluation and follow-up are needed to determine the optimal dose. However, they say the findings of this study offer some optimism that everolimus is a promising agent for the management of rejection and vasculopathy after heart transplantation....

An hour of exercise a week cuts hypertension

...greater reductions in systolic blood pressure with further increases in exercise volume," the researchers said. Thus researchers say their study should emphasize that their results should not be viewed as a message against encouraging people to exercise more on a daily basis rather it should encourage peopl...

Measles Risk in Transplant Patients

...gnosis difficult and may delay measures to prevent further spread"...

Reducing Medication Errors

...nts. The cost and effectiveness need to be studied further before this method should be adopted....

Smoking and its Effects

...ed to secondhand smoke. This new study went a step further with active smoking. At age 20, several respiratory functions were diminished in the smokers. Lung volumes were nearly the same in smokers and nonsmokers. The greatest difference was observed in the reduction of airflow. Lung growth was also negativ...

Hidden Disease in Stroke Patients

... whose risk is 20 percent or higher should undergo further medical testing. The authors write: "Several testing options are available for stroke patients who are being evaluated for unrecognized coronary artery disease. The most commonly used tests for myocardial ischemia are exercise ECG, nuclear myocardial...

Link Between Migraines and Behavioral Disorders

...//Participants were given a questionnaire and were further evaluated during a psychological interview. Results of the study show there is a relationship between pediatric migraines and ODD. Researchers say children with migraines were more likely to have ODD than children who did not experience migraines. ...

HDL - Key to Longevity

...DL levels. The researchers conclude that although further research is needed, these findings may provide key insights into preventative and therapeutic interventions of several age-related diseases that cause significant mortality in the elderly....

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