Posts Tagged ‘internal medicine’
Health & Medicine - May 3, 2010 6:54 - 1 Comment
Infection comes first in cystic fibrosis
U. IOWA (US)—A new study appears to answer a long-standing “chicken and egg” question about cystic fibrosis and lung disease: Which comes first—infection or inflammation? (more…)
Health & Medicine - Mar 19, 2010 5:34 - 6 Comments
Higher blood pressure in lonely adults
U. CHICAGO (US)—Chronic feelings of loneliness take a toll on blood pressure over time, causing a marked increase after four years. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Mar 17, 2010 15:54 - 0 Comments
HIV cells’ secret hideout discovered
U. MICHIGAN (US)—HIV-infected cells lie in wait in hidden reservoirs, ready to jump on the chance to serve as a factory for new infection, a new study shows. (more…)
Society & Culture - Mar 8, 2010 17:47 - 9 Comments
Fast foodies cut back when prices go up
UNC CHAPEL HILL (US)—A new study that followed participants for 20 years shows both weight and risk for diabetes decreased for people in communities where fast food prices increased. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Mar 2, 2010 21:33 - 4 Comments
When doctors just say ‘no’
UC DAVIS (US)—It’s possible for clinicians to turn down requests for inappropriate treatment and still address the patient’s concerns and preserve the physician-patient relationship. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 25, 2010 13:39 - 4 Comments
Communication is the best medicine
LEEDS (UK)—Efforts to improve communication between patients, family doctors, and specialists can have a crucial impact on patients—in some instances working as effectively as drugs. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jun 11, 2009 11:56 - 1 Comment
Gene therapy to rein in stem cells gone wild
Human embryonic stem cells
