Archive: 03/12/2013

Nonantibiotic prophylaxis can benefit recurrent UTI

(HealthDay)—Various nonantibiotic prophylaxis options are available, some of which may be beneficial for adults with recurrent urinary tract infections, according to a review and meta-analysis published in the December ...

Dec 3, 2013

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Exercise beneficial for dementia

Exercise may benefit older people with dementia by improving their cognitive functioning and ability to carry out everyday activities, according to a new systematic review published in The Cochrane Library. However, the authors ...

Dec 3, 2013

Home visits during pregnancy and beyond may give poor kids a boost

(HealthDay)—Poor children get intellectual and behavioral benefits from home visits by nurses and other skilled caregivers, new research suggests.

Dec 3, 2013

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Rheumatoid arthritis patients see big boost in quality of life

(HealthDay)—Rheumatoid arthritis patients can generally look forward to a much better quality of life today than they did 20 years ago, new research suggests.

Dec 3, 2013

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Central adiposity may blunt metabolism, worsen weight gain

(HealthDay)—In those with body mass index (BMI) greater than 29 kg/m2, awake and fed thermogenesis is reduced, and this change in energy balance predicts future weight gain, according to research published in the December ...

Dec 3, 2013

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Universal transvaginal ultrasound found cost-effective

(HealthDay)—Under most assumptions, universal transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) is more cost-effective than an initial transabdominal ultrasound (TAUS) screening for measuring cervical length and identifying women at increased ...

Dec 3, 2013

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Fragility impacts quality of life in heart failure

(HealthDay)—For patients with heart failure, fragility is associated with the perception of quality of life, according to a study published in the Dec. 1 issue of The American Journal of Cardiology.

Dec 3, 2013

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FDA warns of problems with Philips heart devices (Update)

Federal health regulators are warning the public that certain cardiac defibrillators recalled by Philips Healthcare may fail to deliver a needed shock in an emergency.

Dec 3, 2013