Healthcare :: Making the most of a visit to the doctor
For many patients, a visit to the primary care physician tends to be a one-sided conversation. Patients begin by stating one medical problem, and immediately the doctor takes over.
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Weight Loss :: Slow walking not helpful in losing weight
According to a national study published this month in the American Journal of Health Education, moderate-intensity physical activity, such as slow walking, might not be helpful in losing weight.
Erectile Dysfunction :: Viagra improves erectile dysfunction in males
The findings in a new study on Viagra might seem obvious — the sexual satisfaction of couples involving a male with erectile dysfunction improved significantly when the man took Viagra. The novelty is that researchers cared what the woman thought.
Health Insurance :: Studies link insurance coverage to more advanced cancers
Two new studies find the uninsured and people with certain types of public health insurance are more likely to be diagnosed with more advanced cancer compared to those with private insurance.
Rheumatoid Arthritis :: Breakthrough developments in rheumatoid arthritis reported
Peter K. Gregersen, MD, stares at x-rays of hands, searching out the telltale signs of inflamed joints and wrists from his research subjects with rheumatoid arthritis. With these clinical features at his side, he turns to the basic building blocks of life ? the human genome ? to figure out what makes these people susceptible to the disabling inflammatory condition.
Parkinson’s Disease :: Blood pressure drug slows, halt Parkinson’s disease
Northwestern University researchers have discovered a drug that slows ? and may even halt ? the progression of Parkinson?s disease. The drug rejuvenates aging dopamine cells, whose death in the brain causes the symptoms of this devastating and widespread disease.
Stroke :: Stroke study sheds light on left-right brain divide
Research into the effects of strokes has furthered our understanding of the different roles of the left and right sides of our brains. A study led by the University of Exeter has highlighted differences in the ability of people to perform basic tasks, depending on whether the left or right sides of their brains have been damaged by a stroke. The research identified the role of the right side of the brain in noticing and correcting errors.
Genetic :: Identification of genetic risk factor for coeliac disease promises improved treatment
An international research consortium investigating the genetic causes of intestinal inflammatory conditions has identified a new genetic risk factor for coeliac disease. The findings, published online today (10 June 2007) in the science journal Nature Genetics, could pave the way towards improved diagnostics and treatments for the common, lifelong complaint.
Healthcare :: 48% of patients already receiving treatment within 18 weeks, UK
Nearly half of all patients are currently being treated within 18 weeks, a year and a half ahead of schedule, according to the first official figures produced by the Department of Health today.
HIV :: Statement in response to the recall of Viracept
Roger Pebody from Terrence Higgins Trust said: It?s essential that anyone taking Nelfinavir (Viracept) contacts their HIV doctor or hospital without delay, to identify an alternative treatment to continue with.