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Big men more susceptible to atrial fibrillation

Older men who were big during their 20s face an increased risk of suffering from atrial fibrillation, or abnormal heart rhythm. New research from the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, reveals that height and weight are both factors. The results are being published in the la...

Kidney Patients More Susceptible to Sudden Cardiac Death

Study found inflammation, malnutrition raised risk in this group FRIDAY, Oct. 31 (HealthDay News) -- Sudden cardiac death is the leading cause of death among kidney failure patients, and inflammation and malnutrition are major risk factors for fatal heart attacks in these people, Johns...

American Academy of Dermatology Research Shows Athletes Susceptible to Antibiotic-Resistant Staph Infections

Dermatologists urge athletes, coaches and trainers to follow simple steps to prevent further spreading of MRSA SCHAUMBURG, Ill., June 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, commonly referred to as MRSA, is a type of staph that causes infections resistan...

Older women more susceptible to depression than older men

Older women are more prone to depression and are more likely to remain depressed than older men, according to a new study by Yale School of Medicine researchers in the February Archives of General Psychiatry. The Yale team also found that women were less likely to die while depressed than olde...

Most UK citizens susceptible to hepatitis B infection

The failure of the UK to introduce universal hepatitis B immunisation means that most UK citizens are susceptible to infection, warns an infectious diseases expert in this weeks BMJ. The UK is one of the few developed countries that still does not routinely immunise children against hepatitis B...

Emotional eaters susceptible to weight regain

Providence, RI - Just in time for the start of the holiday eating season - a new study finds that dieters who have the tendency to eat in response to external factors, such as at festive celebrations, have fewer problems with their weight loss than those who eat in response to emotions (internal...

High-fat diet makes mice susceptible to liver injury

A high fat diet may kill regulatory T cells in the liver, allowing steatosis (simple fatty liver) to develop into steatohepatitis (fatty liver with inflammation), according to the results of a new study in the November issue of Hepatology, a journal published by John Wiley & Sons on behalf of the ...

Multiple Sclerosis in Genetically Susceptible Twins is Augmented by Northern Environment

A new study of twins suggests that living farther north of the equator significantly increases risk of developing Multiple Sclerosis (MS) among those with genetic// susceptibility due to some environmental factor. By following more than 700 pairs of twins diagnosed with MS, researchers from t...

Amifostine Renders Cancer More Susceptible To Radiation

The drug amifostine has been found to ease most of the side affects associated with radiation therapy and also make cancer more susceptible to radiation, according to doctors in Brazil. Their findings are published in the March 1// issue of the International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biolo...

Men under 50 susceptible to suicide after discharge from emergency

A recent study has found that men under 50 are more likely to die from suicide than any other cause in the 30 days after being discharged. // A study of public hospital emergency departments in Perth conducted on 270, 000 patients aged 15 and over attending the emergency departments of seven Per...

Co-infection of Two genetic diseases makes them susceptible to malaria

Researchers have found that co-infection of two genetic diseases Thalassemia and Sickle Cell anemia make the patients susceptible to malarial parasite infection. It is known that patients with Thalassemia and Patients with Sickle Cell anemia were resistant to malaria infection. // But now researche...

Younger People More Susceptible To Gum Disease

Dental disease could be developing earlier than thought. Reports of recent study done on dental problems in young people has showed that periodontal disease, characterized by bacteria attacking the gums and the hidden roots // of teeth is associated with an early onset, contrary to the existing bel...

Scan correlates susceptible heart plaque

According to a recent study, a combined scan identifies unstable areas of plaque in coronary arteries that may signify danger of heart attack in the future. Fatty deposits, known as plaque, set the scene for heart disease. The build up of plaque - atherosclerosis - begins many years before any symp...

Women more susceptible to brain damage from ecstasy

Women are more likely than men to suffer brain cell damage from long-term use of the party drug ecstasy but the harm can sometimes be reversed if they stop taking the drug. Studies have shown that the popular all-night dance drug, known chemically as MDMA, can damage nerve endings that release sero...

Rapid Swine Flu Test Misses Many Infections

...ve test, Siegel said, would have two benefits: It could identify what viruses are circulating, and it could confirm a diagnosis for high-risk patients susceptible to complications such as pneumonia. More information The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has more on H1N1 swine flu . ...

ViroPharma Announces Initiation Of Non-Toxigenic Clostridium Difficile Phase 1 Program

...older adults following exposure to oral antibiotics. Antibiotic use is associated with disruption of gastrointestinal flora which renders individuals susceptible to C. difficile colonization. The goal of NTCD dosing following antibiotic exposure is to colonize with this non-toxigenic strain of C. difficile ...

Back-to-School Parents Earn an A+ in Safety: Backpacks, Cheerleading, Football

...lizing in sports medicine and spokesperson for the Academy. "Because children's bones, muscles, ligaments and tendons are still growing, they are more susceptible to injury than adults. Parents and coaches should always be on alert to ensure that kid's sports involvement does not do more harm than good." ...

VivaGel(R) Demonstrates Anti-HIV and Herpes Activity Following Human Administration

... hours after separate vaginal doses of the product. These samples were tested for their ability to prevent HIV and genital herpes (HSV-2) infection of susceptible cells in the laboratory. The study showed that CVS obtained immediately after vaginal administration of VivaGel(R) provided effectively complet...

Sun exposure may trigger certain autoimmune diseases in women

...ses of autoimmune diseases are not known, we suspect from emerging research that they develop after one or more environmental exposures in genetically susceptible people," said NIEHS Director Linda Birnbaum, Ph.D. "This study adds UV radiation to the growing list of environmental exposures possibly important in ...

Birth Control May Help Ward Off Bacterial Vaginosis

...ansmitted diseases, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes simplex virus and HIV. Researchers aren't sure if bacterial vaginosis makes a woman more susceptible to the other infections or if the other infections make vaginosis more likely, Erbelding said. "Nobody really knows which comes first," Erbelding s...

Gentiva Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results

...he United States. Because EBITDA is not a measure of financial performance under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and is susceptible to varying calculations, it may not be comparable to similarly titled measures in other companies. (3) Certain reclassifications have been made...

Endologix Announces Pricing of Public Offering of Common Stock

...t artery in the body, resulting in a balloon-like enlargement. Once AAA develops, it continues to enlarge and, if left untreated, becomes increasingly susceptible to rupture. Additional information can be found on Endologix's Web site at www.endologix.com . Forward-Looking Statements This pre...

Resistance to Malaria Drug Reported in Cambodia

...malaria parasites within 48 hours, compared to 84 hours for the Cambodian patients. "Our study suggests that malaria parasites in Cambodia are less susceptible to artemisinin than those in Thailand," lead author Dr. Arjen Dondorp said in the news release. "This means that it takes longer to kill the parasites...

Smith & Nephew Announces Launch of ACTICOAT Flex Wound Care Products in the USA

...cellent performance characteristics. "ACTICOAT Flex is a natural addition to the brand of dressings I trust when treating patients with wounds highly susceptible to infection. These dressings are preferable when treating wounds in areas of the body that require a high level of conformability, and when it is imp...

HCA Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results

...lived assets and adjusted EBITDA are not measurements determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and are susceptible to varying calculations, net income attributable to HCA Inc., excluding losses (gains) on sales of facilities and impairment of long...

Tanning Beds Get Highest Carcinogen Rating

...d advises consumers to limit their exposure to tanning devices, and avoid them if you have certain medical conditions such as lupus or diabetes or are susceptible to cold sores. In addition, the FDA requires labels on these devices that warn of skin aging, skin cancer and eye injury. However, in 2007 the FDA ...

Universal Health Services, Inc. Reports Significant Increases In 2009 Second Quarter and Six-Month Earnings, Raises Full Year Guidance

... a measure of our operating performance or profitability. Since these measures, as presented, are not determined in accordance with GAAP and are thus susceptible to varying calculations, they may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. Investors are encouraged to use GAAP measu...

Bad Air Day Alert: Outdoor Air Pollutants at High Level

...(3), and in some instances a code red bad air day with the air quality index showing unhealthy levels of ozone. "Persons who are particularly susceptible to these effects, such as children, the elderly and those with respiratory problems, need to be aware of outdoor levels of air pollution," said Dr. Ne...

Must-Haves for Your Summer Vacation Bag

...yet few people realize that their eyes are also at risk. Even the sensitive skin surrounding the eyes can be damaged by prolonged sun exposure and is susceptible to wrinkling and forms of skin cancer. Consider wearing photochromic lenses like Transitions(R) lenses that are clear indoors and at night and automat...

CDC Panel to Recommend Who Should Get Swine Flu Shot

...l children. Not only is schools where flu spreads, but there isn't as much immunity in the younger population." All these groups have been the most susceptible to the H1N1 swine flu, with the majority of hospitalizations and deaths. Unlike seasonal flu, which typically strikes hardest at the very young and th...

'Safe' Ozone Levels May Not Be for Some

...reversible within several hours, these findings highlight the need to study susceptible individuals, such as asthmatics, at similar ozone concentrations and durati...chanisms that determine individual ozone responsiveness in both healthy and susceptible people. "Understanding how these mechanisms change with repeated daily e...

Scientists Track Impact of DNA Damage in the Developing Brain

... recognized as the master regulator of a pathway essential for single-strand DNA repair in the nervous system. The brain is thought to be particularly susceptible to such damage because neurons consume large amounts of oxygen, which can result in excessive production of free radicals and leave them vulnerable to...

Even healthy lungs labor at acceptable ozone levels

...reversible within several hours, these findings highlight the need to study susceptible individuals, such as asthmatics, at similar ozone concentrations and durati...sms that determine an individual's ozone responsiveness in both healthy and susceptible populations. "Understanding how these mechanisms change with repeated daily...

Hard to Treat Diseases, Inc. (HTDS) Reports on Ribavirin Research as Potential Treatment for MS

...clerosis (MS). The research team has been conducting experiments using Dark Agouti rats. Experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) induced in susceptible strains of animals provides the best available model for studying events in MS and a helpful tool in preclinical testing of various substances conside...

U.S. Fund for UNICEF and Jenna Bush Hager Announce Next Generation Initiative to Improve Lives of Children Around the World

... during the first two years of life. Lack of nutrition compounds otherwise non-life threatening infections and conditions, making young children more susceptible to death," said Caryl Stern, President and CEO of the U.S. Fund for UNICEF. " Sprinkle packets are a low cost, simple and highly effective interventi...

Endologix Reports 42% Second Quarter 2009 Revenue Growth

...t artery in the body, resulting in a balloon-like enlargement. Once AAA develops, it continues to enlarge and, if left untreated, becomes increasingly susceptible to rupture. The overall patient mortality rate for ruptured AAA is approximately 75%, making it a leading cause of death in the U.S. Additional inform...

Universal Health Realty Income Trust Reports 2009 Second Quarter Financial Results

... a measure of our operating performance or profitability. Since these measures, as presented, are not determined in accordance with GAAP and are thus susceptible to varying calculations, they may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. Investors are encouraged to use GAAP measu...

AMERIGROUP Public Policy Institute, Black Leadership Forum, Inc. Convene Summit to Examine Preterm Birth Policy Solutions

...n 37 weeks gestation) every year, and the preterm birth rate among African Americans is 18.5 percent. Studies have found babies born preterm are more susceptible to a range of childhood diseases and lingering health problems including neurological and physical disabilities. One-third of all infant mortalities i...

Eating Habits in the Obese May Echo Drug Addicts' Patterns

... about overeating behavior from the drug world. We're applying the same experimental paradigms to food and trying to see if obese people might be more susceptible to having an increased response to repeated food administration." Marianne Grant, a registered dietitian and health educator with the Texas A&...

Following CMS Cuts to Reimbursement for Medical Errors, New Devices Aimed at Reducing Nosocomial Infections Emerge

...he greater length and cuffed design of tunneled catheters provides a significant barrier to outside infection, whereas non-tunneled catheters are more susceptible to infection due to their design. "The trend toward antimicrobial-coated catheters has been bolstered by CMS' April 2009 decision," says Ste...