Archive: 21/09/2017

Gene immunotherapy protects against multiple sclerosis in mice

A potent and long-lasting gene immunotherapy approach prevents and reverses symptoms of multiple sclerosis in mice, according to a study published September 21st in the journal Molecular Therapy. Multiple sclerosis is an ...

Sep 21, 2017

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Naloxegol has no effect on opioid dose in opioid-tied constipation

(HealthDay)—For patients with noncancer pain and opioid-induced constipation (OIC), naloxegol has no clinically relevant effect on patient-reported pain levels or mean daily opioid dose, according to research published ...

Sep 21, 2017

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Pelvic Floor Society statement—use of mesh surgeries for constipation and rectal prolapse

In light of ongoing concerns by the media and the public surrounding the use of mesh in women with pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence, the Pelvic Floor Society has issued a consensus statement addressing the use ...

Sep 21, 2017

Ultrasound echo intensity is potential frailty biomarker

(HealthDay)—Higher levels of echo intensity (EI) on ultrasound are associated with lower levels of muscle strength (MS) and greater frailty in the elderly, according to a study published online Sept. 7 in the Journal of ...

Sep 21, 2017

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New study on reasons for low rates of blood glucose monitoring in type 2 diabetes in China

Researchers in China who assessed self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) behavior among nearly 19,000 patients with type 2 diabetes treated with oral medications reported very low SMBG rates both before and after the patients ...

Sep 21, 2017

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Study links brain inflammation to suicidal thinking in depression

Patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) have increased brain levels of a marker of microglial activation, a sign of inflammation, according to a new study in Biological Psychiatry by researchers at the University of ...

Sep 21, 2017

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Rapid hepatitis C testing may help better screen young adults

Routine and rapid hepatitis C virus (HCV) testing among young adults who use injection drugs improves life expectancy and may provide a good use of limited resources, according to new research out of Boston Medical Center, ...

Sep 21, 2017

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Specific efforts may aid quality of life for schizophrenia caregivers

(HealthDay)—Reducing affiliate stigma and strengthening the quality of family-centered care may improve health-related quality of life for primary family caregivers of people with schizophrenia, according to a study published ...

Sep 21, 2017

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Insurer market power lowers providers' prices

(HealthDay)—Insurers have the bargaining power to reduce provider prices in highly concentrated provider markets, according to a report published in the September issue of Health Affairs.

Sep 21, 2017

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Long-term weight loss, T2DM remission for roux-en-Y surgery

(HealthDay)—For patients with severe obesity, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is associated with lasting benefits, according to a study published in the Sept. 21 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.

Sep 21, 2017

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