Archive: 09/12/2014

Too much TV time may lower colorectal CA survival odds

(HealthDay)—Watching too much television may lower odds of survival after colorectal cancer, new research suggests. The findings were published online Dec. 8 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

Dec 9, 2014

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Basophil reactivity to allergens varies by time of day

(HealthDay)—Circadian variations in gene expression may contribute to temporal variations in the symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis, according to research published online Dec. 2 in Allergy.

Dec 9, 2014

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Link between weak magnetic fields from power lines, phones and ill-health called into question

Several past studies have suggested that the magnetic fields created by phones, high-voltage power lines and other electrical equipment are harmful for humans.

Dec 9, 2014

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Postural sway mediated by low back pain, not fear of pain

(HealthDay)—Changes in postural sway are caused by low back pain (LBP), but not pain-related fear, indicating that pain control should be a treatment component in the rehabilitation process to restore optimal postural control, ...

Dec 9, 2014

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Experts call for faster mobilization of 'overlooked' survivors to contain Ebola epidemic

In an editorial published online today in the International Journal of Epidemiology, experts from the Departments of Psychiatry and Epidemiology at Columbia University, New York, are calling for survivors of the Ebola epidemic ...

Dec 9, 2014

Depression, anxiety tied to T-wave abnormalities

(HealthDay)—Depression and anxiety are independently, yet oppositely, associated with electrocardiographic (ECG) T-wave inversions, according to a study published in the Dec. 15 issue of The American Journal of Cardiology.

Dec 9, 2014

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Insulin dosage for type 2 diabetes linked with increased death risk

In a report published today in the journal of Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, researchers from Cardiff University were also able to show a correlation between patients treated with a higher dosage of insulin and a raised ...

Dec 9, 2014

Continued metformin beneficial for diabetes with cirrhosis

(HealthDay)—Continuation of metformin therapy may improve survival in diabetes patients who are diagnosed with cirrhosis, according to research published in the December issue of Hepatology.

Dec 9, 2014

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Male breast cancer is different

(HealthDay)—Men's breast cancer differs in some ways from women's, new research finds.

Dec 9, 2014

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Most exaggeration in health news is already present in academic press releases

Most exaggeration in health related science news is already present in academic press releases, finds a study published in The BMJ this week.

Dec 9, 2014

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