Archive: 05/02/2015

Meaning-centered group therapy beneficial in advanced cancer

(HealthDay)—Meaning-centered group psychotherapy (MCGP) is effective for reducing psychological distress and improving spiritual well-being in patients with advanced cancer, according to a study published online Feb. 2 ...

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Another breastfeeding benefit: Preparing baby's belly for solid food

The moment of birth marks the beginning of a beautiful, lifelong relationship between a baby and the billions of microbes that will soon colonize his or her gastrointestinal tract.

Feb 5, 2015

Prehospital magnesium sulfate doesn't benefit stroke outcomes

(HealthDay)—For patients with suspected stroke, prehospital magnesium sulfate therapy is safe but does not impact the degree of disability at 90 days, according to a study published in the Feb. 5 issue of the New England ...

Feb 5, 2015

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Depth and rate of chest compressions during CPR impact survival in cardiac arrest

The depth of chest compressions and the rate at which they were applied make a significant impact on survival and recovery of patients, a review of research by UT Southwestern Medical Center Emergency Medicine physicians ...

Feb 5, 2015

Perspective on dr. davidson: 'Be like mike'

(HealthDay)—The tragic shooting of surgeon Michael Davidson can be used as an opportunity to find meaning in tragedy, according to a perspective piece published online Feb. 5 in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Feb 5, 2015

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Age-related hepatitis B infection and the gut microbiome

(Medical Xpress)—The hepatitis B virus (HBV), which affects the liver, behaves differently in different people depending on genetics and the age the person is when infected. Ninety-five percent of adults who contract hepatitis ...

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Device used in europe promising for refractory angina

(HealthDay)—A stent-like device placed in the coronary sinus may benefit patients with refractory angina, according to a small clinical trial published in the Feb. 5 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. The Reducer ...

Feb 5, 2015

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Why do new strains of HIV spread slowly

Most HIV epidemics are still dominated by the first strain that entered a particular population. New research published in PLOS Computational Biology offers an explanation of why the global mixing of HIV variants is so slow.

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5 children at Illinois day care diagnosed with measles

(AP)—Health officials say five children under age 1 who attend the same suburban Chicago day care have been diagnosed with measles.

Feb 5, 2015

Puerto Rico declares flu epidemic; 1 dead, 140 hospitalized

(AP)—Puerto Rico's health secretary has declared a flu epidemic in the U.S. territory that has temporarily shut down at least one school.

Feb 5, 2015

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