Medical News Today: Why a low-carb diet may not be so good for you

Medical News Today | 2018-08-20 09:00:00

A new study may have found the 'sweet spot' of carb intake. The researchers point out that both too much and too little carbohydrate may harm health.

Closing the Racial Disparity in PAD Care

Medpage Today | 2018-08-19 22:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- African Americans fare worse with peripheral artery disease

'Novel' Susceptibility Genes ID'd in Breast, Ovarian Ca

Medpage Today | 2018-08-19 20:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- Large-scale sequencing also confirms known associations, questions others

ACOG: Calling for Maternal Safety Bundles

Medpage Today | 2018-08-19 18:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- Consistent practices can help manage preventable pregnancy complications

Keys to Improving Nurse-Patient Communication

Medpage Today | 2018-08-19 16:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- Two RNs provide three strategies for enriching these interactions

Men, Beware of Biopsies for Prostate Cancer Dx

Medpage Today | 2018-08-19 14:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- Physicians often downplay the risks

Medical News Today: Prolonged sitting: Short bouts of activity reduce health risks

Medical News Today | 2018-08-19 12:00:00

Following a recent meta-analysis, researchers conclude that even short bouts of movement can reduce the negative effects of prolonged sitting.

Medical News Today: How marital hostility can harm your gut

Medical News Today | 2018-08-19 09:00:00

A new study shows that marital hostility, particularly when coupled with depression, raises the risk of a gut dysfunction called 'leaky gut syndrome.'

Think Fast: Drug Rx for Dizzy Spells on the Rise?

Medpage Today | 2018-08-18 22:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- You passed medical training, now see if you can pass our weekly quiz

Tdap in Pregnancy; Smoking and Weight Gain: It's PodMed Double T! (with audio)

Medpage Today | 2018-08-18 20:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- This week's topics include vaccination in pregnant women and ASD; treating stroke outside the window; smoking, mortality, and weight gain; and five risk factors for death in type...

Blockchain Holds Promise for Thwarting Drug Counterfeiters

Medpage Today | 2018-08-18 19:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- Seen boosting security as drugs move from factory to pharmacy

D.C. Week: FDA Approves Liver Cancer Tx; Dem Senators Talk Preexisting Conditions

Medpage Today | 2018-08-18 18:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- Thursday was a big day on Capitol Hill

Fractures Up 10-Year Mortality Risk

Medpage Today | 2018-08-18 16:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- Study shows risk level varies by type of fracture

VTE Risk May Hurt Survival After Kidney Cancer Surgery

Medpage Today | 2018-08-18 14:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- Multiple factors seen worsening thromboembolism problem

Medical News Today: Why does bass make you want to dance?

Medical News Today | 2018-08-18 12:00:00

Listening to a rhythm can produce synchronized rhythms in the brain. According to new research, low-frequency sounds help the brain lock onto the beat.

Medical News Today: Why a low-carb diet may not be so good for you

Medical News Today | 2018-08-20 09:00:00

A new study may have found the 'sweet spot' of carb intake. The researchers point out that both too much and too little carbohydrate may harm health.

Medical News Today: Prolonged sitting: Short bouts of activity reduce health risks

Medical News Today | 2018-08-19 12:00:00

Following a recent meta-analysis, researchers conclude that even short bouts of movement can reduce the negative effects of prolonged sitting.

Medical News Today: How marital hostility can harm your gut

Medical News Today | 2018-08-19 09:00:00

A new study shows that marital hostility, particularly when coupled with depression, raises the risk of a gut dysfunction called 'leaky gut syndrome.'

Medical News Today: Why does bass make you want to dance?

Medical News Today | 2018-08-18 12:00:00

Listening to a rhythm can produce synchronized rhythms in the brain. According to new research, low-frequency sounds help the brain lock onto the beat.

Medical News Today: Prediabetes: Being a 'night owl' may lead to weight gain

Medical News Today | 2018-08-18 09:00:00

Having a preference for evening activities, as well as sleeping at different times in the weekdays and weekends, may lead to weight gain in some people.

Medical News Today: What causes rosy cheeks?

Medical News Today | 2018-08-17 20:00:00

Rosy cheeks can be the result of many benign causes, such as being hot. However, there are several causes that may require medical attention, including acne, rosacea, and lupus. We look at some of...

Medical News Today: How can people speed up dilation?

Medical News Today | 2018-08-17 19:00:00

When the cervix dilates to a certain extent, this is one sign that a baby is ready to be born. Dilation is usually gradual, and there are many ways to encourage it, including sexual stimulation,...

Medical News Today: Can a person get pregnant while taking the pill?

Medical News Today | 2018-08-17 18:00:00

Birth control pills are generally very effective when a person takes them correctly and consistently. However, some things can reduce the pill’s effectiveness and increase the risk of unintended...

Medical News Today: Multiple sclerosis: Healthful diet tied to lower risk

Medical News Today | 2018-08-17 18:00:00

An Australian multicenter study found that those who ate more vegetables, fish, and other healthful foods had a lower risk of MS than those who ate less.

Medical News Today: What to know about brain hypoxia

Medical News Today | 2018-08-17 18:00:00

Brain hypoxia happens when a person’s brain does not receive enough oxygen. A complete lack of oxygen is called anoxia. Brain hypoxia and anoxia are medical emergencies. In this article, we...

Medical News Today: Can you drink coffee while breastfeeding?

Medical News Today | 2018-08-17 18:00:00

While many people avoid caffeine during pregnancy, they may wonder if it is safe to drink coffee again while breastfeeding. For most people, it is safe to consume a moderate amount of coffee while...

Medical News Today: Synesthesia: Hearing colors and tasting sounds

Medical News Today | 2018-08-17 17:00:00

People with synesthesia experience unique perceptual cross-overs, such as associating letters or sounds to colors. Learn more about it in this Spotlight.

Medical News Today: How your mouth bacteria can harm your lungs

Medical News Today | 2018-08-17 16:00:00

New research suggests that having poor dental hygiene means ingesting bacteria that may damage respiratory health in the long-term.

Medical News Today: What's the difference between bipolar I and bipolar II?

Medical News Today | 2018-08-17 13:00:00

Bipolar I and II are types of bipolar disorder that involve manic and depressive episodes. A person with bipolar II may experience hypomania, which is less severe than the manic episodes that occur...

Medical News Today: Do you perceive smells that aren't there?

Medical News Today | 2018-08-17 12:00:00

Some people hallucinate smells. In the first study of its kind, researchers show that phantom odor perception is more common than once thought.

A hízás ellenére is érdemes leszokni

InforMed | 2018-08-17 08:42:24

Javít az egészségi állapoton a dohányzás abbahagyása, még akkor is, ha ez erőteljes hízáshoz vezet - állapította meg a Harvard Egyetem kutatóinak cikke, mely a The New England...

A káposzta fogyasztása csökkenti a bélrák kockázatát

InforMed | 2018-08-16 11:27:28

Egy speciálisvegyület révén képesek csökkenteni bizonyos zöldségek, köztük a káposzta, a brokkoli és a kelkáposzta a bélrák kialakulásának kockázatát.

A gluténmentes kockázatos

InforMed | 2018-08-16 10:05:29

A gluténmentes étrend növelheti a 2-es típusú cukorbetegség kialakulásának kockázatát - állapították meg kínai kutatók.

Az alvászavarokról általában

InforMed | 2018-08-15 00:00:00

Az alvászavarok jellemzője az elalvás, a tartós alvás, az ébren maradás nehézsége, illetve alvás közben kóros viselkedés, például rémálmok vagy alvajárás.

Az e-cigaretta károsíthatja az immunrendszert

InforMed | 2018-08-14 21:08:49

Az e-cigaretta belélegzett párája károsíthatja az immunrendszert - állapította meg egy új brit kutatás, amelyről a BBC News számolt be.

EMA: Vizsgálják a szennyezett valsartan hatásait

InforMed | 2018-08-14 21:01:22

Vizsgálja az Európai Gyógyszerügynökség (EMA), milyen hatásokat fejthet, fejthetett ki a szennyezett valsartan hatóanyaggal előállított készítmények szedése.

A színes ruha jobban véd a naptól

InforMed | 2018-08-13 17:51:00

Sokan tudják, hogy nyáron 11 és 15 óra között nem szabad napozni, ha mégis tartósan napra mennek, viseljenek napszemüveget, sapkát, ruhát. A strandokon sok gyereken látni fehér...

Keringési zavarok kezelése

InforMed | 2018-08-10 01:47:00

"Biztos rossz a keringésem" - halljuk gyakran az indokot, amikor valakinek jéghideg a keze, fázik a lába, meg-megszédül felálláskor, könnyen fázik, ha épp nincs kánikula, hamar...

Több orvosnő kell a sürgősségin

InforMed | 2018-08-08 10:27:00

A szívinfarktussal felvett nőknek nagyobb esélyük van a túlélésre, ha kezelőorvosuk nő- áll a Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences szaklapban megjelent tanulmányban, melyet a...

A lágyéksérv

InforMed | 2018-08-07 05:00:00

Lágyéksérvről beszélünk, ha a hasüregből származó szövetek (bél és hashártya) a hasizmok közötti résen kitüremkednek. A kitüremkedett csomó fájdalmat okoz, különösen...

Őssejt beültetés a Parkinson-kór kezelésére

InforMed | 2018-08-05 19:41:45

Átprogramozott őssejtek agyba ültetésével kezelné a Parkinson-kórt egy japán kutatócsoport.

Dobhártya szakadás

InforMed | 2018-08-03 00:13:39

A fülbe dugott tárgyak, például egy vattás fültisztító pálca, vagy egy véletlenül odapattanó gally, esetleg egy eldobott ceruza mind okozhatják a dobhártya átszakadását.

Egy gén "lecsendesítésével" állították meg a rák terjedését izraeli kutatók

InforMed | 2018-08-02 23:46:32

Egy minden emberi sejtben megtalálható gén "lecsendesítésével" megállítható lehet a rák terjedése - állapította meg egy új izraeli kutatás.

A strandolás veszélyei

InforMed | 2018-07-30 22:58:00

Sokat tehetünk azért, hogy megelőzzük a leggyakoribb nyári megbetegedéseket.

Itt a kánikula

InforMed | 2018-07-30 22:27:00

A kánikula számos olyan helyzetet is előidézhet, ami az egészségünket veszélyezteti. Rzekre a helyzetekre és megoldásukra hívjuk fel a figyelmet, hogy mindenki nyugodtan élvezhesse a...

Prices and Value Not Well Aligned for Common CV Drugs in US

Medscape | 2018-08-17 22:30:32

In a modeling study estimating the incremental cost-effectiveness ratios for 30 commonly used cardiovascular (CV) drugs, there was little indication that prices are influenced by health benefits....

FDA Approves Nivolumab (Opdivo) for Small Cell Lung Cancer

Medscape | 2018-08-17 20:10:12

The new approval is accelerated and is therefore conditional upon further proof of efficacy, but the checkpoint inhibitor becomes the first approved option in advanced SCLC in a long time. FDA...

FDA Clears Brain Stimulation Device for OCD

Medscape | 2018-08-17 19:29:53

The Brainsway deep transcranial magnetic stimulation system is an option for patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) who have not responded to traditional treatments. FDA Approvals

FDA Clears New Treatment for Dry Eye (Cequa)

Medscape | 2018-08-17 19:07:08

Cequa is a patented, novel, proprietary nanomicellar formulation of cyclosporine A in a clear, preservative-free, aqueous solution. FDA Approvals

FDA Expands CF Drug Kalydeco to Children as Young as Age 1 Year

Medscape | 2018-08-17 19:06:40

The drug is indicated for children as young as 12 months with at least one mutation in the CFTR gene that is responsive to the drug, as determined from clinical or in vitro assay data. FDA Approvals

FDA Flags Temporary Artificial Heart for Mortality, Stroke Risk

Medscape | 2018-08-17 19:02:40

The letter to healthcare providers was issued after the agency reviewed final results of a postmarket study conducted by the device maker, SynCardia Systems. News Alerts

AI System Accurately Detects 53 Kinds of Eye Disease

Medscape | 2018-08-17 17:12:17

In 'jaw-dropping' trial results, researchers find that an artificial intelligence system was as effective as some of the world's best eye experts in spotting diseases that could lead to blindness....

Triggers of Takotsubo Syndrome Point to Differing Prognoses

Medscape | 2018-08-17 17:11:36

A new study finds unique differences in survival but also raises questions about how best to classify these patients and why so many have no identifiable triggering event. Medscape Medical News

No Benefit From RAI After Second Thyroid Cancer Surgery

Medscape | 2018-08-17 17:02:54

Patients with recurrent thyroid cancer who undergo a second operation do not experience a reduction in subsequent recurrence if they receive postoperative radioactive iodine (RAI), say US...

FDA Grants 510(k) Clearance to New Spinal Implant

Medscape | 2018-08-17 15:52:25

The Foundation 3D anterior lumbar interbody cage implant uses CoreLink's proprietary mimetic metal technology, which mimics key characteristics of natural bone. FDA Approvals

WGA Speeds Diagnosis of Devastating Seizure Disorder in Kids

Medscape | 2018-08-17 15:37:19

Whole-genome analysis looks more clinically and economically feasible for diagnosing newborns with a rare, but devastating, epilepsy syndrome, new research shows. Medscape Medical News

Weight Gain Doesn't Diminish Benefits of Giving Up Smoking

Medscape | 2018-08-17 14:48:40

Risk for type 2 diabetes rises temporarily for people who gain weight when they quit smoking, but cardiovascular benefit stays steady regardless. Medscape Medical News

AHA Advisory Recommends Healthy Eating, Not Just Variety

Medscape | 2018-08-17 14:09:54

The advice to 'eat a variety of foods' is outdated because studies show a more varied diet often included more unhealthy foods and was not linked with a healthier weight, an AHA advisory reports....

Study Supports Newest Indication for IL6R Blockade in Giant Cell Arteritis

Medscape | 2018-08-17 13:45:03

New research confirms the association of a common variant in the gene that encodes the receptor for IL-6 with reduced risk for aortic aneurysm and supports the newest indication for IL6R blockade,...

CV Events Increase Only With High Levels of Sodium Intake: PURE

Medscape | 2018-08-17 13:11:45

Reducing sodium intake is seen as protective against CV events, but an international study suggests events increase only in communities with very high sodium consumption of 5 g daily or more....

Closing the Racial Disparity in PAD Care

Medpage Today | 2018-08-19 22:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- African Americans fare worse with peripheral artery disease

'Novel' Susceptibility Genes ID'd in Breast, Ovarian Ca

Medpage Today | 2018-08-19 20:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- Large-scale sequencing also confirms known associations, questions others

ACOG: Calling for Maternal Safety Bundles

Medpage Today | 2018-08-19 18:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- Consistent practices can help manage preventable pregnancy complications

Keys to Improving Nurse-Patient Communication

Medpage Today | 2018-08-19 16:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- Two RNs provide three strategies for enriching these interactions

Men, Beware of Biopsies for Prostate Cancer Dx

Medpage Today | 2018-08-19 14:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- Physicians often downplay the risks

Think Fast: Drug Rx for Dizzy Spells on the Rise?

Medpage Today | 2018-08-18 22:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- You passed medical training, now see if you can pass our weekly quiz

Tdap in Pregnancy; Smoking and Weight Gain: It's PodMed Double T! (with audio)

Medpage Today | 2018-08-18 20:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- This week's topics include vaccination in pregnant women and ASD; treating stroke outside the window; smoking, mortality, and weight gain; and five risk factors for death in type...

Blockchain Holds Promise for Thwarting Drug Counterfeiters

Medpage Today | 2018-08-18 19:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- Seen boosting security as drugs move from factory to pharmacy

D.C. Week: FDA Approves Liver Cancer Tx; Dem Senators Talk Preexisting Conditions

Medpage Today | 2018-08-18 18:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- Thursday was a big day on Capitol Hill

Fractures Up 10-Year Mortality Risk

Medpage Today | 2018-08-18 16:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- Study shows risk level varies by type of fracture

VTE Risk May Hurt Survival After Kidney Cancer Surgery

Medpage Today | 2018-08-18 14:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- Multiple factors seen worsening thromboembolism problem

Move to Integrate Behavioral Health Sees Progress

Medpage Today | 2018-08-18 00:15:00

(MedPage Today) -- Challenges with licensure requirements, data sharing, and the promise of skimpier health plans remain

'Enough Is Enough': What We Heard This Week

Medpage Today | 2018-08-18 00:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- Quotable quotes from MedPage Today's sources

Understanding Bullies vs. Bullying Behaviors

Medpage Today | 2018-08-18 00:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- Must reads about the latest news and trends in healthcare careers

Removing the C-Word From Low-Risk Diseases

Medpage Today | 2018-08-17 23:30:00

(MedPage Today) -- Term often inconsistent with modern science