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Arimidex-Herceptin Combo Therapy For Breast Cancer-Clinical Trial Findings

...e trial also showed that overall survival was also prolonged to an average of 28.5 months. However this is not ...nce patients on Arimidex alone have their survival prolonged to 23.9 months. Additional data showed that introducing anastrozole instead of Tamoxifen in early ...

Detention, Uncertainty take their Toll on the Mental Health of Refugees

...these reforms address the negative consequences of prolonged detention, insecure residency and harsh visa conditions remains to be demonstrated. “Health professions must continue to monitor the interplay of policy and mental health outcomes in this and other vulnerable groups.” Source-Medndia SRM...

Kids are More Prone to Tonsillitis Relapse

...wice," said one of the researchers. "Also, avoid prolonged contact with anyone who has a sore throat and has not been taking antibiotics for at least 24 hours," warned Pichichero. Source-IANS...

Does Severe Mental Illness Warrant a lock-Up?

...ndicated that chronically ill patients are advised prolonged stay in Mental Healthcare Hospitals, if their illness poses a potential risk, both to themselves and to others. Further, their detention in the hospitals is mandated only if the treatment showed a positive sign of abating the illness or preventing a ...

All Intravascular Devices Pose Risk of Bloodstream Infection to Patients

...ates each year and lead to increased morbidity and prolonged hospital stays, from 10 to 20 days, costing $4,000 to $56,000 per episode. Catheter- or device-related bloodstream infections are widely considered the most preventable class of infections occurring in hospitals. Authors of the IVD article in Mayo’...

Infection Risk High With All IVDs

...ates each year and lead to increased morbidity and prolonged hospital stays, from 10 to 20 days, costing $4,000 to $56,000 per episode. Catheter- or device-related bloodstream infections are widely considered the most preventable class of infections occurring in hospitals. Authors of the IVD article in Mayo's...

New System Monitors Tiny 'Earthquakes' in Bones to Prevent Fractures

... "Strenuous military exercises subject soldiers to prolonged physical activity in which relatively small forces are repeatedly exerted on bones," Akkus said. "The forces are not initially strong enough to break a bone, but it's the repetition that poses the most danger by causing microscopic cracks to accumula...

Burnout imminent with round-the-clock stress

...ingdom: A new survey has revealed that extreme and prolonged stress could lead to constant preoccupation heightened by an inability to switch off, could lead to grave health problems, a research has revealed.// The survey also found that not being able to sleep is a top worry for many, along with the rigors...

Nitric Oxide Levels In Brain Indicate Sleep

...elsinki, first showed that when cats are awake for prolonged periods, a compound called adenosine accumulates i...p much like the "recovery" sleep that occurs after prolonged wakefulness. Blocking adenosine receptors with caffeine prevented this nitric-oxide-induced slumber....

Disabling Fatigue in Children Is Due to Genetic Inheritances

...sabling and one of the main causes for the child's prolonged absence from school could mainly be due to their g...ng fatigue, which lasts for more than one week and prolonged disabling fatigue that lasts for more than one month. The study led by Dr Tom Fowler with colleagu...

Codeine-based painkillers to be used cautiously

...O’Loughlin, a Galway pharmacist, said. “However, prolonged regular use, except under medical supervision, may... “Patients who use pain relievers regularly over a prolonged period of time may experience rebound headaches. Pain relievers offer quick relief for occasional he...

Brain protein expression can be damaged with prolonged alcohol exposure

...e now confident about the proteins’ turn out after prolonged alcohol exposure, after they found fish displaying abnormal behavior. Results of the research appeared in the Aug. 15 online edition of the European Journal of Pharmacology. Five proteins were found to be over expressed and three were found to be u...

Skin Lightening Products Carry Risk of Cancer

...-black discoloration of the skin if it is used for prolonged periods of time." Skin problems such as blemishes, freckles, sun or age spots are usually remedied with these skin lighteners. In some countries, skin lighteners have been over used with disastrous results.In fact, hydroquinone has been banned in ...

Many Irish in the Grips of Digestive Disorders

...dical attention; Any change in bowel movements, or prolonged anaemia, or discomfort in the abdomen, even blood or mucous in the stool are indicative of digestive disorders, and should be referred to a medical specialist....

To Add Proteins To Sports Drinks Or Not Is The Question

...al one. "Sports drinks improve performance during prolonged exercise because of two key ingredients: carbohydrate, which provides fuel for working muscles, and sodium, which helps to maintain fluid balance," said lead researcher Martin Gibala. "Our study shows that protein confers no performance benefit durin...

Patient and Staff of Two Hospitals at Risk Of Contracting TB

... GP if they have any chest symptoms, those who had prolonged contact with the patient in June and July have been scheduled for chest x-rays within the next fortnight. Dr. Maria Rossi, a consultant in public health medicine at NHS Grampian, said: "This is being done as a precautionary measure. Tuberculosis i...

Chikungunya Outbreak

...e of weeks, but as with dengue, some patients have prolonged fatigue lasting several weeks. Additionally, some...rthritis, which may last for weeks or months. The prolonged joint pain associated with Chikungunya is not typical of dengue. The infection is thought to confer...

More People Seeking Treatment for Mental Illness in Strife-torn Kashmir

The prolonged insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir is having a severe impact on the mental health of the people, especially women and children.// More and more women are knocking on the doors of mental health professionals in the strife-torn state. Over 50 percent o...

Surgeries Performed In The Morning Have Less Post-Op Complications

...rs also explained that other general problems were prolonged sedation, wound infection, dangerous changes in blood pressure and equipment problems that could arise in the operating room. The researchers mentioned that their analysis had shown around 9.497 cases had delays due to administrative issues, which ...

Bitter Pill: Thrills That Kill

...sociated health problems. Patients may go in for a prolonged treatment that involves strategies to prevent a relapse, which is supported with effective rehabilitation. 'Pharmaco-therapy' is fast gaining popularity; Novel immunotherapies that are capable of blocking the effects of drugs like cocaine, methamph...

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