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New Antibody May Lead to Universal Flu Vaccination, Hypoallergenic Dogs No Different than Other Dogs, Child's Temperament Linked to Cortisol Levels (Video)

(July 8, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From California - - According ...

(July 8, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From California - - According to new research published in the journal Science Express, researchers have found an antibody that is effective against a variety of influenza strains, including seasonal and pandemic strains. Currently, flu shots change from year to year based on predictions of what flu strains will be most prevalent. This new antibody may simplify flu vaccine development, and help protect against unforeseen flu strains.    From Detroit - Hypoallergenic dogs have no less allergens than other dogs, according to a report published in the American Journal of Rhinology and Allergy. Researchers studied dust samples from nearly 200 homes containing 60 different dog breeds. They found no evidence that so-called hypoallergenic dogs produced less saliva, dander and fur than non-hypoallergenic dogs. And finally, from Rochester - A new report published in Developmental Psychology connects a child's temperament to their hormonal response to stress. Researchers studied over 200 two year olds, finding that those who were cautious and submissive in the face of stress had higher cortisol levels, while children who were assertive and bold in the face of stress had lower cortisol levels.

Autism Linked to Environmental Factors in Infancy, Moderate Salt Reduction Has Little Effect on Death Risk, Celecoxib Improves Lungs in Former Smokers (Video)

(July 6, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From New York - Autism ...

(July 6, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From New York - Autism may be caused more by environmental factors than genetics, according to a report published in the Archives of General Psychiatry. Researchers studied nearly 200 pairs of twins, at least one of who had autism spectrum disorder. They estimated that environmental factors in early infancy such as birth weight and pregnancy complications increased risk of autism by 58%, while genetic heritability only increased risk by 38%. From the Uk - Reducing salt from the diet may not reduce risk of death, according to a report published in the Cochrane Library. Results of a meta analysis covering nearly 6500 participants found that a moderate decrease in salt consumption did not reduce risk of heart disease or death. Researchers believe a bigger reduction in salt consumption would, however, reduce risk of heart disease and death. And finally, from California - A cox-2 inhibitor may be able to prevent lung cancer in former smokers, according to a report published in Cancer Prevention Research. Randomizing 137 former smokers to either celecoxib or placebo, researchers found that the cox-2 inhibitor greatly improved measures of lung health and also reduced lung nodules.

Vitamin D May Improve Survival in Elderly Women, Pollution Linked to Memory and Mood Problems, Erlotinib Improves Survival in Lung Cancer Patients (Video)

(July 5, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Serbia - Vitamin D ...

(July 5, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Serbia - Vitamin D may improve survival in elderly women, according to a report published in The Cochrane Library. Results of a meta-anaylsis covering 50 trials and nearly 100,000 participants found that giving vitamin D3 to elderly women reduced mortality rates by about 6%. From Ohio - Air pollution may raise risk of depression, as well as learning and memory problems, according to a report published in Molecular Psychiatry. Researchers exposed mice to either filtered air or polluted air for 6 hours a day, 5 days a week for a 10 month period. Results showed that mice exposed to the polluted air had impaired memory on a variety of tests, and also showed increased inflammation in the hippocampus--an area of the brain responsible for mood, memory and learning. And finally, from France - The drug erlotinib significantly improves survival in lung cancer patients, according to a report presented and the World Conference on Lung Cancer. Randomizing nearly 200 lung cancer patients to either erlotinib or chemotherapy, researchers found that progression free survival  with erlotinib was 9.4 months compared with only 5.2 months for chemotherapy.

Women Who Spend Too Much Time Sitting At Raised Risk of Blood Clot, NSAIDS Linked to Atrial Fibrillation, Parents on Military Deployment May Affect Mental Health of Children (Video)

(July 4, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - Research published ...

(July 4, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - Research published in the British Medical Journal finds that women who sit for long periods are more likely to develop blood clots in the lungs. Following nearly 70,000 women for 18 years, researchers found that women who spent over 41 hours a week outside of work sitting were at 2x increased risk of  suffering a pulmonary embolism. From Denmark - A commonly used painkiller may raise risk of atrial fibrillation, according to a report published in the British Medical Journal. Researchers compared over 32,000 atrial fibrillation patients to a group of healthy controls.  They found that new users of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) had a roughly 40% increased risk of atrial fibrillation and new users of cox-2 inhibitors had around a 70% increased risk of the irregular heart rhythm. And finally, from North Carolina - The longer a parent is on military deployment, the more likely a child is to suffer a mental health problem, according to research published in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. Studying over 300,000 children, researchers found that a mental health diagnosis was more likely in those who had a parent deployed, and that this risk increased the longer the parent was away

Drop Side Cribs Banned for Sale in US, Alcohol Blackouts Predict Future Injury in Students, Long Term Benefits of Mammography (Week in Review)

Pre-Pregnancy Diet Affects Health of Child, Drop Side Cribs Banned from Being Made, Sold or Donated, Coordination Between EMS and Hospitals Improves Heart Attack Treatment (Video)

(July 1, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Scotland - Research presented ...

(July 1, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Scotland - Research presented at the Society for Experimental Biology's annual conference finds that a poor pre-pregnancy diet can negatively impact  health of the offspring. Researchers fed mice a low protein diet for 10 weeks prior to becoming pregnant. They found that these mice had lower birth rates, slower catch up growth and increased insulin sensitivity. From Washington - The US Consumer Product Safety Commission is banning drop side cribs. Due to suffocation concerns, no companies will be allowed to manufacture or sell drop side cribs starting June 2011. The organization is also banning the donation and resale of drop side cribs, even at garage sales. And finally, from North Carolina - A coordinated system between emergency medical services and hospitals can improve heart attack treatment time, according to a report published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes. Studying over 400 heart attack patients, researchers found that coordination between the EMS and hospitals greatly reduced the amount of time it took to transfer the patient to a capable facility to receive treatment.

Avastin Video: FDA Revokes Use of Avastin for Breast Cancer, Alcohol Blackouts in Students Predicts Future Injury, Babies' Brains May Be More Developed than Previously Thought

(June 30, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Maryland - The FDA ...

(June 30, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Maryland - The FDA has revoked the use of Avastin for breast cancer. The organization's advisory committee voted unanimously to strip Avastin (bevacizumab) of it's breast cancer indication, after study results showed that the drug failed to show any clinical benefit and was also unsafe. From Wisconsin - Alcohol induced blackouts among students predicts risk of future injury, according to a report published in Injury Prevention. Studying nearly 1000 students from 5 different universities, researchers found that one to two memory blackouts caused by alcohol increased risk of injury by 57%, while 6 or more blackouts raised risk threefold. And finally, from London - Research published in Current Biology finds that babies brians may be more developed than previously thought. Researchers found that 3-7 month old babies showed greater brain activity when listening to human voices and emotions when compared to environmental sounds. These results may provide insight into social interaction and learning.

Lung Cancer Video: CT Scans for Lung Cancer Reduce Death Rates, Obesity Major Cause of Death Among Women, Mammography Reduces Breast Cancer Death Rates

(June 29, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Providence - CT screening ...

(June 29, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Providence - CT screening for lung cancer can significantly reduce lung cancer deaths, according to a report published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Results from a national study covering over 53,000 long term smokers found that CT screening for lung cancer reduced deaths from the disease by 20% when compared to x ray. From Scotland - Obesity is a major cause of death in women who have never smoked, according to a report published in the British Medical Journal. Studying over 3600 non-smoking women for nearly 30 years, researchers found that severe obesity was prevalent among those who died during the study period and was also associated with increased death rates among those in a lower income group. And finally, from London - A new report published in Radiology examines the long term benefits of regular mammography screening. Researchers studied over 130,000 for 30 years, finding that 30% less women who had regular mammography screening died of breast cancer when compered to women who were not screened regularly.

Biomarker May Enable Early Detection of Alzheimer's Disease, Pregnant Smokers Decrease Good Cholesterol in Offspring, Safety of Stents in Low Risk Heart Patients (Week in Review)

(June 26, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Germany - A new ...

(June 26, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Germany - A new report published in Neurology identifies a biomarker that may assist in the early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers studied nearly 60 individuals with mild cognitive impairment, finding that measuring the tau protein in the cerebrospinal fluid in combination with the persons age was approx. 80% accurate in predicting who would develop Alzheimer's disease. From Australia - Smoking while pregnant may lower good cholesterol levels in the child, according to a report published in European Heart Journal. Studying over 400 children since birth, researchers found that by age 8, children born to mothers who smoked during pregnancy had noticeably lower HDL cholesterol levels than children whose mothers did not smoke during pregnancy. And finally, from California - A new report published in Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions examines the safety of angioplasty with stents in low risk heart patients. Researchers studied over 200 patients with left main coronary artery disease but with normal artery function. Results showed that stenting had favourable outcomes in these patients in reducing their risk of cardiac death.

Alzheimer's Disease Video: Biomarker May Predict Alzheimer's Disease, Fat Substitutes Increase Weight Gain, Vitamin A Deficiency Not Connected to Asthma

(June 24, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Germany - A new ...

(June 24, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Germany - A new report published in Neurology identifies a biomarker that may assist in the early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers studied nearly 60 individuals with mild cognitive impairment, finding that measuring the tau protein in the cerebrospinal fluid in combination with the persons age was approx. 80% accurate in predicting who would develop Alzheimer's disease. From Indiana - Fat substitutes may raise risk of weight gain, according to a report published in Behavioural Neuroscience. Researchers found that an animal model fed crushed potato chips that contained  synthetic fat were more likely to gain weight than an animal model fed regular high fat chips. And finally, from Baltimore - Vitamin A lack does not raise risk of asthma, according to a report published in European Respiratory Journal. Randomizing over 5000 children to either placebo or vitamin A supplements, researchers found no difference between the two groups in respect to the development of asthma.