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Depression Video: Sleep Problems May Lead to Heart Attack and Stroke, Benefits of Wireless Monitoring of Heart Failure Patients, Gene Linked to Stress Response

(February 13, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - Lack ...

(February 13, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - Lack of sleep increases risk of heart attack and stroke, according to a report published in the European Heart Journal. Studying over 470,000 individuals, researchers found that disrupted sleep patterns resulting in less than 6 hours of sleep a night increased risk of heart attack by 48% and stroke risk by 15%. From Ohio - A new report published in the Lancet describes how to significantly reduce heart failure hospitalization rates. Researchers studied over 500 individuals, finding that an implanted wireless device that could remotely monitor heart failure patients reduced hospitalization by almost 40%. And finally, from Michigan - Research published in the Archives of General Psychiatry identifies a gene responsible for stress response and depression. Researchers subjected participants to neuroimaging and a pain challenge to measure their response to stress. They found that those whose genes produced lowered neuropeptide Y were more responsive to negative stimuli and more likely to respond negatively to stress, raising their risk of depression.

Stroke Video: Processed Foods in Childhood May Lower IQ, Stroke Risk Connected to Memory Problems, Motorcycle Helmets Save Lives (Week in Review)

(February 12, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - Too ...

(February 12, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - Too much processed food in childhood may lower IQ, according to a report published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. Researchers studied nearly 14,000 children, finding that a diet at age 3 that was predominantly processed foods was associated with a lower IQ at age 8, while a healthy diet at age 3 was associated with a higher IQ at age 8. From Hawaii - Research presented at the meeting of the American Academy of Neurology links memory problems to stroke risk. Studying over 30,000 individuals with no history of a stroke, researchers found that those over the age of 50 who scored in the bottom 20% of a memory test had over 9x increased risk of stroke. And finally, from Baltimore – Motorcycle helmets also protect the spine from injury, according to a report published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons. Studying 40,000 motorcycle collisions, researchers found that those who wore helmets were 22% less likely to suffer a cervical spine injury, 65% less likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury and 37% less likely to die.

Stroke Video: Weight Gain Questioned for Severely Obese Pregnant Women, Numbers of Cancer Trial Referrals Lacking, AMD Linked to Risk of Stroke

(February 11, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Rochester – Extremely obese ...

(February 11, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Rochester – Extremely obese women do not need to gain as much weight when pregnant as previously thought, according to a report presented at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine meeting. Studying over 73,000 women, researchers found that when severely obese women gained less weight than recommended in their 2nd and 3rd trimester, they did not suffer undesirable outcomes nor did their babies. From Maryland – Not enough cancer patients are referred to take part in clinical trials, according to a report published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Researchers surveyed over 1500 physicians, finding that only 57% of doctors reported referring cancer patients to participate in a clinical trial. And finally, from the Netherlands – Advanced AMD increases risk of stroke, according to a report presented at the American Stroke Association meetings. Studying nearly 8,000 older adults, researchers found that stage 4 AMD was associated with a 1.5x increased risk of any type of stroke.

Memory Problems Linked to Stroke Risk, Wireless Device May Reduce Heart Failure Hospitalization Rates, How Omega 3 Fatty Acids Prevent Retinopathy (Video)

(February 9, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Hawaii - Research presented ...

(February 9, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Hawaii - Research presented at the meeting of the American Academy of Neurology links memory problems to stroke risk. Studying over 30,000 individuals with no history of a stroke, researchers found that those over the age of 50 who scored in the bottom 20% of a memory test had over 9x increased risk of stroke. From Ohio - A new report published in the Lancet describes how to significantly reduce heart failure hospitalization rates. Researchers studied over 500 individuals, finding that an implanted wireless device that could remotely monitor heart failure patients reduced hospitalization by almost 40%. And finally, from Boston - A new report published in Science Translational Medicine describes how omega-3 fatty acids provide protection against retinopathy. Studying mice, researchers found that omega-3's influence the growth of healthy blood vessels in the eye, simultaneously inhibiting the growth of abnormal vessels

Sleepless Nights May Raise Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke, Estimated Cancer Death Rates in Europe for 2011, Sun Exposure May Cut Risk of Multiple Sclerosis (Video)

(February 8, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - Lack ...

(February 8, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - Lack of sleep increases risk of heart attack and stroke, according to a report published in the European Heart Journal. Studying over 470,000 individuals, researchers found that disrupted sleep patterns resulting in less than 6 hours of sleep a night increased risk of heart attack by 48% and stroke risk by 15%. From Italy - Research published in the Annals of Oncology predicts how many Europeans will die from cancer in 2011. Using a mathematical model, researchers estimate that there will be 1.3 million deaths from cancer in Europe during 2011, a decrease in overall cancer mortality from 2007. And finally, from Australia - According to a report published in Neurology, sun exposure and vitamin D may reduce risk of multiple sclerosis. Researchers compared over 200 people with symptoms of MS to nearly 400 controls, finding that risk of having a first event of MS decreased by 30% for each 1,000 kilojoules increase in UV exposure

Most Hospital Tests Not Followed Up On, Processed Food in Childhood Linked to Lower IQ, Gene that Regulates Stress Response (Video)

(Feb 7, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Australia - A majority ...

(Feb 7, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Australia - A majority of hospital tests are not followed up, according to a report published in BMJ Quality and Safety. Results of a meta-analysis covering 12 studies found that up to 75% of hospital tests were not followed up after the patient had been discharged. From the UK - Too much processed food in childhood may lower IQ, according to a report published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. Researchers studied nearly 14,000 children, finding that a diet at age 3 that was predominantly processed foods was associated with a lower IQ at age 8, while a healthy diet at age 3 was associated with a higher IQ at age 8. And finally, from Michigan - Research published in the Archives of General Psychiatry identifies a gene responsible for stress response and depression. Researchers subjected participants to neuroimaging and a pain challenge to measure their response to stress. They found that those whose genes produced lowered neuropeptide Y were more responsive to negative stimuli and more likely to respond negatively to stress, raising their risk of depression.

Cancer Drug Plus Chemo Raises Fatal Adverse Events, World Getting Bigger, Flu Transfer in Elementary Schools (Video)

Dogs May Be Able to Detect Bowel Cancer, Research Identifies Function of Cancer Gene, Treating Two Patients With One Donor Cornea (Video)

Head Injuries Come with Long Term Death Risk, Potential Breakthrough in Treating Ovarian Cancer, Female Doctors Make Significantly Less than Males (Video)

(February 4, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Scotland - Head injuries ...

(February 4, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Scotland - Head injuries raise risk of death even years afterwards, according to a report published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry. Comparing nearly 800 head injury patients to over 700 controls, researchers found that those who suffered a head injury were at 2x increased risk of death for up to 13 years following their injury. From Atlanta - Scientists may be able to revert metastatic ovarian cancer to a less invasive stage of the disease, according to a report published in Gynecologic Oncology. Researchers discovered that treating mesenchymal cells with the RNA miR-429 successfully reverted the invasive cells to a primary stage of the disease that is much less deadly and easier to treat. And finally, from Illinois - New female physicians make significantly less money than their male counterparts, according to a report published in Health Affairs. Researchers studied the starting salaries of nearly 8300 physicians over a ten year period. They found that women physician's starting salaries were nearly $17,000 less annually than their male peers

Obesity Doubled Worldwide Since 1980, Quick Sideline Concussion Test Effective, Restricting Diet of Children with ADHD May Improve Condition (Video)

(February 3, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From London – Obesity has ...

(February 3, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From London – Obesity has doubled in the last 30 years, according to a report published in the Lancet. Researchers found that in 2008, 10% of adult men and 14% of adult women worldwide were obese—a twofold increase since 1980. From Philadelphia – Research published in Neurology describes a simple and quick sideline test that can detect concussions in athletes. . For the test, the athlete reads single digit numbers on cards and any worsening in the time to completion of the test effectively suggests concussion. This  one-minute long King-Devick test was successful in detecting the early signs of concussion in combat sports contestants And finally, from the Netherlands – Research published in the Lancet suggests a restricted diet as standard care for all children with ADHD. Researchers gave 100 children with ADHD either a diet high or low in immunoglobulin G. They found that children on the restricted elimination diet achieved improvements in their ADHD symptoms