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Cancer patient's chances of surviving for at least a year varies depending on where they live

CANCER RESEARCH UK is calling on the government and PCTs across the country to act urgently after shocking new figures, out today (Tuesday), reveal a cancer patient's chances of surviving for at least a year varies hugely depending on where they live.

1 Dec 2009

Study examines role of low-oxygen exposure in heart failure patients

Distance runners who live at high altitudes with low oxygen levels are known to improve their performance during races in areas that are at sea level. Can heart failure patients, who suffer from fatigue, improve their exercise performance by staying in a tent-like, high-altitude simulator?

1 Dec 2009

Guidelines for using videoconferencing for mental health services approved

The American Telemedicine Association (ATA) announced the availability of formal practice guidelines for the use of videoconferencing for the delivery of mental health services.

1 Dec 2009

D-ATLAS to map the prevalence and costs associated with type 2 diabetes launched

Pinpointing the prevalence and cost of type 2 diabetes and now, the prevalence of obesity (Body Mass Index [BMI] of 30 or greater), is just a mouse click away thanks to a Web-based tool developed by the National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF).

1 Dec 2009

Type 1 diabetes youth have abnormal insulin resistance that may increase risk of cardiovascular disease

According to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM), youth with type 1 diabetes have now been found to have abnormal insulin resistance. Having abnormal insulin resistance appears to negatively affect heart, blood vessel and exercise function in this population.

1 Dec 2009

Framework for Canada's national mental health strategy released

In a first step toward changing Canada's status as the only G8 country without a mental health strategy, the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) today released the framework for Canada's national strategy.

1 Dec 2009

First ever study records an average of 753 aviation-related deaths each year

The first ever published study of aviation-related injuries and deaths in the U.S. finds an average of 1,013 patients are admitted to U.S. hospitals with aviation-related injuries annually, and that an average of 753 aviation-deaths occur each year.

1 Dec 2009

Varian Medical Systems' RapidArc radiotherapy enables faster stereotactic treatment of lung tumors

Researchers from VU University Medical Center in Amsterdam have reported that RapidArc® radiotherapy from Varian Medical Systems has clinical advantages over earlier fixed-beam approaches to stereotactic treatments of lung tumors. Their findings, based on treatment of 85 medically inoperable lung cancer patients, were reported at the recent annual meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) in Chicago and a condensed version has been published in the 'Green Journal' (Radiotherapy and Oncology) 93 (2009).

1 Dec 2009

Researchers identify better strategies to control weight in adolescents

Adolescent obesity is a major public health problem that impacts one out of every three children, resulting in 4-5 million overweight youth in the United States.

1 Dec 2009

Brain study may yield better treatment for brain injuries associated with stroke and heart attack

Two University of Illinois at Chicago researchers report in the Dec. 9 issue of NeuroReport (now on-line) that adult naked mole rat brain tissue can withstand extreme hypoxia, or oxygen deprivation, for periods exceeding a half-hour -- much longer than brain tissue from other mammals.

1 Dec 2009

Study examines racial disparities in hospitalization for white and black adults with preventable conditions

Receiving prompt treatment for common health problems like diabetes, pneumonia and high blood pressure can save patients trips to the hospital and thousands of dollars in medical care costs.

1 Dec 2009

Women with gestational glucose intolerance at risk of metabolic syndrome

Women who have gestational glucose intolerance (a condition less severe than gestational diabetes) exhibit multiple cardiovascular risk factors as early as three months after birth, according to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).

1 Dec 2009

Amgen to present updated data on Nplate at the 2009 ASH meeting

Amgen Inc. today announced that it will present updated long-term safety and efficacy data for Nplate® (romiplostim) in adult chronic immune (idiopathic) thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). Additionally, Amgen will present the first Nplate study in a pediatric setting as well as in patients with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) at the 2009 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition (Dec. 5 - 8, 2009).

1 Dec 2009

Article on TYSABRI for treating patients with multiple sclerosis published

Best-practice recommendations for the selection and management of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) who may benefit from, or are receiving treatment with TYSABRI- (natalizumab) were published today in a supplement to the medical journal Multiple Sclerosis.

1 Dec 2009

Research shows link between nervous and immune systems; findings may lead to new treatments for autoimmune disorders

New research in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology shows the link between the nervous and immune systems and how breaking that link might lead to new treatments for a wide range of autoimmune disorders

1 Dec 2009

Researchers devise a way to deliver right therapy directly to tumors using aptamers

Finding and treating a tumor without disturbing normal tissue presents challenges - sometimes the most effective therapies can be invasive and harsh.

1 Dec 2009

Tall and overweight children face increase risk of obesity in later years, says new study

Being tall and overweight, or just being tall, might be a marker in children for an increased risk of being overweight or obese in later years.

1 Dec 2009

High-frequency ultrasound with elastography improves skin cancer diagnosis

High-frequency ultrasound with elastography can help differentiate between cancerous and benign skin conditions, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

1 Dec 2009

Clinical trail shows PAD patients also experience asymptomatic heart disease

Results of a randomized, controlled clinical trial presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) reveal that one in five patients with narrowing or blockage in arteries that supply blood to the legs and other parts of the body also have significant but silent coronary artery disease.

1 Dec 2009

Brain monitors help avoid postop dementia from routine anesthesia over-medication

To date, hospitals have not found a billing code that insurers will reimburse them for the $20 cost of the disposable sensor for your brain monitor for 'going under' for surgery.

1 Dec 2009

Medical Condition News

Cancer patient's chances of surviving for at least a year varies depending on where they live

Study examines role of low-oxygen exposure in heart failure patients

Guidelines for using videoconferencing for mental health services approved

D-ATLAS to map the prevalence and costs associated with type 2 diabetes launched

Type 1 diabetes youth have abnormal insulin resistance that may increase risk of cardiovascular disease

Framework for Canada's national mental health strategy released

First ever study records an average of 753 aviation-related deaths each year

Varian Medical Systems' RapidArc radiotherapy enables faster stereotactic treatment of lung tumors

Researchers identify better strategies to control weight in adolescents

Brain study may yield better treatment for brain injuries associated with stroke and heart attack

Study examines racial disparities in hospitalization for white and black adults with preventable conditions

Women with gestational glucose intolerance at risk of metabolic syndrome

Amgen to present updated data on Nplate at the 2009 ASH meeting

Article on TYSABRI for treating patients with multiple sclerosis published

Research shows link between nervous and immune systems; findings may lead to new treatments for autoimmune disorders

Researchers devise a way to deliver right therapy directly to tumors using aptamers

Tall and overweight children face increase risk of obesity in later years, says new study

High-frequency ultrasound with elastography improves skin cancer diagnosis

Clinical trail shows PAD patients also experience asymptomatic heart disease

Brain monitors help avoid postop dementia from routine anesthesia over-medication

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