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Fibromyalgia patients treated with online ACT show improvement in disease outcomes

— September 6, 2018

Canadian researchers writing in The Journal of Pain reported that fibromyalgia (FM) patients participating in online acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and treatment as usual (TAU) showed significant improvement in primary disease outcomes, such as depression, pain, sleep and pain acceptance, compared with TAU alone. Acceptance and commitment therapy is a newer intervention within cognitive-behavioral […]

Simple leg exercises could reduce impact of sedentary lifestyle on heart and blood vessels
— September 4, 2018

Data collection of popliteal artery blood flow measurements with the subject in the seated position. Credit: Vranish et. al. A sedentary lifestyle can cause an impairment of the transport of blood around the body, which increases the risk of disease in the heart and blood vessels. New research published in Experimental Physiology suggests that performing […]
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Researcher explains how statistics, neuroscience improve anesthesiology
— March 4, 2018

In the operating room Brown monitors patient EEG readings in real time to adjust anesthetic dosing. Often he can safely and comfortably give less than the supposedly needed dose. Credit: Len Rubinstein/MIT It’s intuitive that anesthesia operates in the brain, but the standard protocol among anesthesiologists when monitoring and dosing patients during surgery is to […]
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Scientists crack structure of enzyme complex linked to cancer
— March 3, 2018

Image shows the DNMT3A-DNA complex. A research team led by Jikui Song cracked the crystal structure for DNMT3A-DNA complex. The structure reveals that DNMT3A molecules attack two substrate sites adjacent to each other on the same DNA molecule. DNMT3L (green) is a regulatory protein of DNMT3A. Bp (base pairs) is a unit of length, with […]
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Two New Cardiac MRI Techniques Spot Microvascular Dysfunction
— March 1, 2018

Action Points Be aware that cardiac MRI stress T1 mapping accurately detected and differentiated between obstructive epicardial coronary artery disease (CAD) and microvascular dysfunction, without contrast agents or radiation, and was superior to gadolinium-based first-pass perfusion imaging for detecting obstructive epicardial CAD. Be aware, also, that in angina patients with non-obstructive coronary artery disease, cardiac […]
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Health Providers Hurt by Opioid Addiction Stigma, Governor Says
— February 28, 2018

WASHINGTON — Removing the stigma of opioid addiction — including addicted medical professionals — will greatly help in addressing the opioid crisis, Gov. Doug Burgum (R-N.D.) said at the National Governors Association (NGA) meeting here. “If you’re a licensed professional and have an issue like this, you’re going to lose your profession,” Burgum said Saturday […]
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Researchers find latent HIV reservoirs inherently resistant to elimination by CD8+ T-cells
— February 26, 2018

Scanning electron micrograph of a human T lymphocyte (also called a T cell) from the immune system of a healthy donor. Credit: NIAID The latest “kick-and-kill” research to eliminate the HIV virus uncovered a potential obstacle in finding a cure. A recent study by researchers at the George Washington University (GW) found that latent HIV […]
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Severe and lingering symptoms occur in some after treatment for Lyme disease
— February 25, 2018

Adult deer tick, Ixodes scapularis. Credit: Scott Bauer/public domain In a study of 61 people treated for the bacteria that causes Lyme disease, Johns Hopkins researchers conclude that fatigue, pain, insomnia and depression do indeed persist over long periods of time for some people, despite largely normal physical exams and clinical laboratory testing. “Post-treatment Lyme […]
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Gut bacteria may hold clues to predict effectiveness of cancer immunotherapies
— April 3, 2018

April 3, 2018 The composition of bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract may hold clues to help predict which cancer patients are most apt to benefit from the personalized cellular therapies that have shown unprecedented promise in the fight against hard-to-treat cancers, according to new research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of […]
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Microbiome research refines HIV risk for women
— March 3, 2018

HIV infecting a human cell. Credit: NIH Drawing from data collected for years by AIDS researchers in six African nations, scientists have pinpointed seven bacterial species whose presence in high concentrations may significantly increase the risk of HIV infection in women. The findings add strength and precision to a growing body of evidence that the […]
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How to avoid passing down cavities to your kids
— March 2, 2018

Pediatric dentist Darsi Perusini (right) talks with patient Amanda Ross and her four-month-old daughter Charlotte, who is expecting her first tooth next month. Credit: Tarwinder Rai Along with genetic traits, parents can also pass on cavities to their babies, says a University of Alberta pediatric dentist. “Tooth decay is a transmissible disease,” said Darsi Perusini. […]
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First-ever questionnaire assesses impact of brachial plexus injury and surgical outcomes
— February 28, 2018

After extensive research, investigators at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have developed the first-ever patient questionnaire to measure the physical and emotional impact of brachial plexus injury (BPI). The survey also seeks to assess patients’ expectations and treatment outcomes. The research and the copyrighted questionnaire were published in the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery […]
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How to Buy Medicines Safely From an Online Pharmacy
— February 26, 2018

Español Subscribe: FDA Consumer Health Information Ever been tempted to buy your medicines from an online pharmacy or another website? Protect yourself and your family by using caution when buying medicine online. There are many pharmacy websites that operate legally and offer convenience, privacy, and safeguards for purchasing medicines. But the U.S. Food and Drug […]
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FDA’s Guidance on Children’s X-rays
— February 26, 2018

Español Subscribe: FDA Consumer Health Information Most people have had an X-ray taken at some time during their lives — perhaps checking for a possible broken bone or during a visit to the dentist. X-ray exams provide important information to physicians about how to treat their patients. However, X-rays use ionizing radiation, and these imaging […]
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Study shows cost-effectiveness of screening for fracture risk in older postmenopausal women
— February 25, 2018

A recent Journal of Bone and Mineral Research analysis indicates that screening for fracture risk in older postmenopausal women is a good use of healthcare resources—in other words, it’s cost-effective.
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