Archive for November, 2008

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118 patient Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM) trial (the 111
study), which compared the 24-hour blood pressure profile of escalating
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New research from the US on laboratory rats suggests that eating grapes could help to fight high blood pressure resulting from a salty diet and
could also reduce other cardiovascular risks and heart muscle damage. The effect is thought to be due to the high level of flavonoids in
grapes.
The study was led by researchers from Read the rest of this entry »



The perception that therapists and their techniques play the most significant role in influencing the outcome of treatment is challenged in a new research review launched today at the Annual Conference of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy in Telford.
The book, Essential Research Findings in Counselling and Psychotherapy: The Facts are Friendly, written by Professor Mick Cooper of the University of Strathclyde, concludes that the most important factor Read the rest of this entry »



People with Alzheimer’s disease who also have diabetes or high blood pressure may die sooner than people without such disorders, according to a study published in the November 4, 2008, issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
The study involved 323 people Read the rest of this entry »



Buy zithromax pills Researchers looking at different genetic factors which may be at play in people with asthma are looking for volunteers to help with their research at Queensland University of Technology.
Matthew Hadaway, a PhD student in the School of Life Sciences, said the research group he is working with is looking at the genetic make-up of cells and Read the rest of this entry »



From Halloween through Valentine’s Day, chocolate helps celebrate the season. While overindulging leads to calorie concerns, the right amounts of the right kinds of chocolate can actually make one feel and even look better. Registered dietitians Shara Aaron and Monica Read the rest of this entry »



Asthma remains a significant health problem in Australia, with prevalence and death rates that are high by international standards despite declines, according to a report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
The report, Asthma in Australia 2008, estimates that asthma affects more than 1 in 10 Australians -?¬ equivalent to over 2 million people.
Professor Guy Marks, Director of the Australian Centre for Read the rest of this entry »



A new study reveals that women who smoke are at greater risk of developing major depressive disorder. The study has been published today the British Journal of Psychiatry.
Australian researchers from the University of Melbourne and Geelng’s Barwon Health assessed a group of 1043 Australian women, whose health had been monitored for a decade as part of the Read the rest of this entry »



UK researchers discovered that antisocial behaviour may have a biological basis rooted in the inability of some male adolescents to have normal stress
responses that help regulate circulating levels of the stress hormone cortisol causing them to behave less cautiously and with more anger and impulsiveness
at times of stress.
The study was led by Dr Graeme Fairchild and Professor Read the rest of this entry »



"Mental health services in Somerset will see further investment and improvements to both community and inpatient services in the coming year;" that was the pledge from managers of the county’s mental health trust.
Speaking at the Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Annual General Meeting in Bridgwater last week, Trust Chief Executive, Edward Colgan, explained that 2007/08 was the second year Read the rest of this entry »



It is the storm damage that people often don’t talk about–mental disorders such as depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder that strike in the wake of a catastrophic experience.
Post-trauma mental conditions are one of many mental disorders that affect some 57.7 million Americans in any Read the rest of this entry »



A Rochdale man who transformed his life after the death of his fianc?©, depression and serious illness and now helps underprivileged children has been recognised with a national award.
30 year old Marcus Dean has been named Fitness First New You Achiever of the Year 2008 in the prestigious awards for his amazing story and desire to help others.
In 2003 Marcus’ fianc?© died leaving him to care for their Read the rest of this entry »



A physician’s personality can affect practice behavior in inquiries about patient mood symptoms and the diagnosis of depression, according to a study led by University of Rochester Medical Center researchers.
"Some doctors, due to their personal preferences, traits or attitudes, are loathe to broach sensitive topics such as depression or suicide," said Paul R. Duberstein, Ph.D., professor Read the rest of this entry »



An international study led by Canadian researchers has found that telmisartan, a medication used to lower blood pressure, reduced the outcome of cardiovascular death, heart attack or stroke in people who are unable to tolerate a widely available and effective standard treatment.
Dr. Salim Yusuf and Dr. Koon Teo, professors in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine at McMaster University and clinicians at Hamilton Health Sciences, led the study. Today Read the rest of this entry »



In an effort to better understand how chronic stress affects the human body, researchers at the Yerkes National Primate Research Center and the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Emory University, have created an animal model that Read the rest of this entry »



The credit crunch is taking a dramatic toll on the nation’s health, diet and fitness and is putting us at risk of a blood pressure ‘ticking time bomb,’ warns UK charity the Blood Pressure Association.
Almost 29 million people in the UK - that’s nearly two-thirds of the nation - feel more stressed, less fit and healthy, and more prone to illness than they did just three years ago, according to ‘the ‘Britain Under Pressure’ report released Read the rest of this entry »



People who suffer depression that does not respond to medication could be treated successfully if a simple genetic blood test was made more widely available in the UK.
Four out of 10 people with depression have a genetic abnormality that prevents them responding to anti-depressant medication, according to research presented at the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ Annual Read the rest of this entry »



UroToday.com - In 2006, a worrisome paper regarding the long-term effects of HM-3 shock wave lithotripsy was published by the Mayo Clinic.
In that study of 578 treated patients (288 responded to the questionnaire), with 19 year follow-up matched to a control population with untreated urinary stones, a statistically significant increase in hypertension, 36% vs. 28% - and in diabetes mellitus, Read the rest of this entry »



Buy generic lasix The Medicines Company (NASDAQ: -MDCO) announced that the results of ESCAPE -2, a pivotal Phase 3 efficacy trial of its investigational agent Cleviprex™ (clevidipine butyrate) injectable emulsion, were published in the July issue of Read the rest of this entry »