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Medical Trust to fund new medical studies
Published December 2, 2008, 9:23 pm, Australian Broadcasting Corporation
The latest medical projects to receive funding through the Clifford Craig Medical Trust have been announced.
Migraine's silver lining
Published December 2, 2008, 9:09 pm, Pretoria News
Washington - Migraine sufferers who likely have no kind words about the condition may take comfort in news that women who get the extra-strength headaches have a 30 percent lower breast cancer risk, according to a new US study.
Delays In Radiation Therapy Lead To Increased Breast Cancer Recurrence, Analysis Shows
Published December 2, 2008, 3:25 pm, Science Daily
A new analysis of the National Cancer Institute's cancer registry has found that as many as one in five older women experience delayed or incomplete radiation treatment following breast-conserving surgery and that this suboptimal care can lead to worse outcomes.
Decongestant Use Common Among Young Children In U.S., Even Though Pseudoephedrine Exposure May Be Harmful
Published December 2, 2008, 3:25 pm, Science Daily
Researchers have found that exposure to pseudoephedrine, a decongestant found in many cough-and-cold and allergy medications, has been common among US children, especially those under the age of two years who are at the highest risk for toxicity and for whom safe dosing recommendations are lacking.
PMS linked to smoking
Published December 2, 2008, 1:45 pm, KING5 Seattle
Now there's proof that women between 27 and 44 who smoke are twice as likely to develop PMS.
Thrombosis Patients Face Greater Risks Than Previously Believed
Published December 2, 2008, 1:26 pm, Science Daily
Researchers warn that in addition to the well-known risks of pulmonary embolism, deep venous thrombosis patients also face postthrombotic syndrome, a poorly understood, long-term complication not addressed by traditional treatment approaches like blood thinners.
First study to examine rare injuries and conditions of US high school athletes
Published December 2, 2008, 1:12 pm, EurekAlert!
( Nationwide Children's Hospital ) Rare injuries accounted for 3.5 percent of high school athletes' injuries 2005 through 2007, according to the first study to examine rare injuries and conditions of US high school athletes. Rare injuries include eye injuries, dental injuries, neck and cervical injuries and dehydration and heat illness, which may result in high morbidity, costly surgeries and ...
Thrombosis patients face greater risks than previously believed
Published December 2, 2008, 12:58 pm, PhysOrg
Deep venous thrombosis (DVT), the formation of blood clots in the lower limbs, is the third-most common vascular disease in North America after heart attack and stroke, and is a frequent complication in hospitalized patients. DVT is a potentially serious condition that can lead to rapid death from pulmonary embolism if untreated, and has become such a serious health concern that the U.S. Surgeon ...
Asian Nations Focus On Disaster Reduction
Published December 2, 2008, 12:52 pm, Scoop.co.nz
Ministers from more than 80 Asian countries have gathered at a United Nations-backed meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to discuss ways to reduce the social and financial impact of natural disasters in their region.
Thrombosis patients face greater risks than previously believed
Published December 2, 2008, 12:27 pm, EurekAlert!
( McGill University ) Researchers at McGill University and the affiliated Jewish General Hospital warn that in addition to the well-known risks of pulmonary embolism, deep venous thrombosis patients also face postthrombotic syndrome, a poorly understood, long-term complication not addressed by traditional treatment approaches like blood thinners. Their conclusions, derived from a large, ...
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