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Survey reveals that majority of middle-class Americans are worried about about health care costs in retirement

Amid growing protests from opponents of health care reform, the majority of middle-class Americans are expressing concern about paying for medical costs during retirement – and dramatically underestimating the financial burden they’ll be expected to bear.

26 Aug 2009

Research indicates that acute hepatocellular injury in cholelithiasis and cholecystitis without choledocholithiasis is mild and transient

Acute hepatocellular injury is a commonly encountered phenomenon in patients with cholelithiasis and concomitant common bile duct (CBD) stones. However, in clinical practice, it seemed to occur also in cholelithiasis patients without evidence of CBD stones. Its incidence and final outcome necessitated clarification.

26 Aug 2009

Studies reveal that obese people are at greater risk for developing Alzheimer's disease

Obesity is on a rampage, with the World Health Organization pegging the numbers at more than 300 million worldwide, with a billion more overweight. With obesity comes the increased risk for cardiovascular disease, Type II diabetes, and hypertension.

25 Aug 2009

Study suggests that connective tissue growth factor plays a vital role in liver fibrosis progression

Accumulating evidence suggests that connective tissue growth factor (CCN2) plays a central role in fibrotic conditions in many organ systems. Fibrosis is a scarring condition that is characterized by excessive collagen production that impedes normal cell function and can cause organ dysfunction and failure.

25 Aug 2009

Fairfield Research conducts a survey on parents of vision corrected children

Parents and children don't always see eye to eye when it comes to vision correction, according to a survey of parents of vision-corrected children 8-17 years old conducted by Fairfield Research among members of the Good Housekeeping Reader Advisory Panel on behalf of ACUVUE((R)) Brand Contact Lenses.

25 Aug 2009

Americans' hand-washing habits has not changed despite H1N1 virus reveals a national survey

Worries about the H1N1 virus haven't changed most Americans' hand washing habits, says a national survey by Bradley Corporation, a leading manufacturer of commercial bathroom and locker room furnishings.

25 Aug 2009

Study finds presence of diethylene glycol and nitrosamines in e-cigarettes

A recent laboratory study performed at the request of the Food and Drug Administration revealed ingredients in e-cigarettes that skeptics suspected all along. The minuscule presence of diethylene glycol, an ingredient that is found in antifreeze and certain levels of nitrosamines, were found in some cartridges.

25 Aug 2009

Study reveals that Americans lack confidence in healthcare reforms

Americans lack confidence that healthcare reform will deliver more affordable or better quality medical care, according to a survey released today by the Thomson Reuters.

25 Aug 2009

Combined therapy for acute leukemia shows promising results

Two of the most powerful approaches to cancer treatment -- a stem cell transplant and an immune system-stimulating vaccine -- appear to reinforce each other in patients with an aggressive, hard-to-control form of leukemia, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute scientists have found.

25 Aug 2009

Study reveals safety of ConvaTec's advanced antimicrobial dressing

ConvaTec, a world-leading provider of innovative medical technologies for community and hospital care, today announced new data showing that AQUACEL(R) Ag, the company's advanced antimicrobial dressing, is safe for use in an MRI environment.

25 Aug 2009

New study reveals that mild glucose intolerance in pregnancy may relate to risk of heart disease

Mild glucose intolerance in pregnancy may be an early identifier of women who are at increased risk of heart disease in the future, found a new study http://www.cmaj.ca/press/cmaj090569.pdf published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) www.cmaj.ca.

25 Aug 2009

Study links positive work experiences with happier home life

A Kansas State University study shows that invigorated and dedicated employees carry over their positive work experiences for a happier home life.

25 Aug 2009

Research reveals the life-long detrimental impact of maternal smoking during pregnancy

A new study by researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC) has found that the life-long effects of maternal smoking during pregnancy may occur through specific changes in DNA patterns.

25 Aug 2009

New minimally invasive procedure to treat ruptured brain aneurysm developed

Researchers in Finland have identified an effective new treatment option for patients who have suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm, a potentially life-threatening event. Results of the new study on stent-assisted coil embolization were published today in the online edition of Radiology.

25 Aug 2009

Study suggests that artificially sweetened beverages may help to control weight

A new study published in the International Journal of Obesity reports that consumption of sugar-free beverages sweetened with low-calorie sweeteners increases dietary restraint, a key aspect of successful weight maintenance.

25 Aug 2009

Low-carbohydrate and high-protein diet increases the risk for atherosclerosis and impaired blood vessels

Even as low-carbohydrate/high-protein diets have proven successful at helping individuals rapidly lose weight, little is known about the diets' long-term effects on vascular health.

25 Aug 2009

Study reveals factors associated with higher mortality rate in haematological malignancy

A study of 7,689 admissions from 178 adult intensive care unit s in England, Wales and Northern Ireland has revealed the factors associated with a higher mortality rate in haematological malignancy. Researchers writing in BioMed Central's open access journal Critical Care found that certain factors have a significant impact on the risk of death.

25 Aug 2009

Elevated levels of GLI1 protein linked to unfavorable prognosis and progressive stages in human breast cancer

Elevated levels of GLI1 (glioma-associated oncogene homolog 1) protein in human breast cancer are associated with unfavorable prognosis and progressive stages of disease. Researchers writing in the open access journal BMC Cancer found increased expression of GLI1 in samples taken from more advanced and less survivable tumors.

25 Aug 2009

Researchers shed light on critical neurological process and mental retardation

With more than 1,500 eyes, not much escapes the fruit fly's sight. Now, a new research report in the journal GENETICS (http://www.genetics.org), describes how researchers from the United States and Ireland used those eyes to "see" new proteins necessary for memory.

25 Aug 2009

Fatty liver associated with metabolic problems

New findings from nutrition researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggest that it's not whether body fat is stored in the belly that affects metabolic risk factors for diabetes, high blood triglycerides and cardiovascular disease, but whether it collects in the liver.

25 Aug 2009

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Survey reveals that majority of middle-class Americans are worried about about health care costs in retirement

Research indicates that acute hepatocellular injury in cholelithiasis and cholecystitis without choledocholithiasis is mild and transient

Studies reveal that obese people are at greater risk for developing Alzheimer's disease

Study suggests that connective tissue growth factor plays a vital role in liver fibrosis progression

Fairfield Research conducts a survey on parents of vision corrected children

Americans' hand-washing habits has not changed despite H1N1 virus reveals a national survey

Study finds presence of diethylene glycol and nitrosamines in e-cigarettes

Study reveals that Americans lack confidence in healthcare reforms

Combined therapy for acute leukemia shows promising results

Study reveals safety of ConvaTec's advanced antimicrobial dressing

New study reveals that mild glucose intolerance in pregnancy may relate to risk of heart disease

Study links positive work experiences with happier home life

Research reveals the life-long detrimental impact of maternal smoking during pregnancy

New minimally invasive procedure to treat ruptured brain aneurysm developed

Study suggests that artificially sweetened beverages may help to control weight

Low-carbohydrate and high-protein diet increases the risk for atherosclerosis and impaired blood vessels

Study reveals factors associated with higher mortality rate in haematological malignancy

Elevated levels of GLI1 protein linked to unfavorable prognosis and progressive stages in human breast cancer

Researchers shed light on critical neurological process and mental retardation

Fatty liver associated with metabolic problems

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