In a study of children with cystic fibrosis, French researchers found evidence of very early onset defective bone mineration in the lumbar spine that was not caused by either nutritional status or lung disease. The lumbar spine is that part of the back between the ribs and pelvis.
Research shows that adolescents who engage in one form of risky behavior, like drug or alcohol use, are likely to engage in other risky behaviors like self-harm, or having unprotected sex, but often times these behaviors are not discussed during a medical or mental health exam.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continue their investigation of imported rice protein concentrate which has been found to contain melamine and melamine-related compounds.
Arthritis and other rheumatic conditions exact a large and growing economic toll on the nation as a result of the increase in numbers of persons affected, rather than an increase in mean expenditures and earnings losses, attests Charles G. Helmick, M.D., at the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Scientists and a former supermodel are joining forces to promote healthier practices within the fashion industry as part of the Academy for Eating Disorders (AED) international conference in Baltimore, Maryland, May 2-5, 2007.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE: BMY) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an update to the ORENCIA? (abatacept) product labeling regarding the progression of structural joint damage — an important measure in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Janssen-Cilag International NV announced that the Committee for Human Medicinal Products (CHMP) in the European U nion, has granted a positive opinion recommending approval of INVEGA? (paliperidone prolonged release tablets). INVEGA? is a new, once-daily, prolonged release oral medication, for the treatment of schizophrenia.
Taking low dose aspirin does not protect older women against cognitive decline, finds a large study published online in the BMJ today.
The BreastScreen Australia Program has been increasingly successful in detecting breast cancer over the last ten years, according to the eighth national monitoring report for the BreastScreen Australia Program, launched today by the Hon Tony Abbott, Minister for Health and Ageing at the Police & Community Youth Club (PCYC) in Coffs Harbour.
Family members and friends often need support as they cope with being the main caregivers for their older, sick or disabled loved ones. One source of such support is respite care, but there is no clear proof that it benefits those who use it, according to a new review from England.