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In case you missed it Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 6:13AMIn Monday's Globe Newly installed Medicare chief Donald Berwick, keeping a low public profile after encountering controversy over his appointment, is moving quickly behind the scenes to seed the US health care system with 100 to 300 sites to test... Donald Berwick - Medicare - Health care - United States - Politics
12°C - Sunny Spells with only patchy cloud Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 4:09AMYOUR hair can reveal how stressed you are and even warn when a heart attack is looming, according to a new study. Stress has long been linked to cardiac problems but now we have a biological marker to measure how much pressure we are under.
Low Vitamin D Linked to Heart Failure Deaths Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:30AMTitle: Low Vitamin D Linked to Heart Failure Deaths Category: Health News Created: 9/1/2010 11:11:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 9/1/2010 11:11:12 AM
Vitamin D Is A Prognostic Marker In Heart Failure Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:27AMSurvival rates in heart failure patients with reduced levels of vitamin D are lower than in patients with normal levels. This is the finding of a major study carried out at University Medical Center, Groningen, Netherlands. Results also suggest that low levels of vitamin D are associated with activation of the Renin Angiotensin System (RAS a pivotal regulatory system in heart failure) and an ...
Low Vitamin D Linked to Heart Failure Deaths Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:21PMLow vitamin D levels are associated with a higher risk of death and hospitalization in people with heart failure, researchers report.
Vitamin D is a prognostic marker in heart failure, study finds Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:14PMSurvival rates in heart failure patients with reduced levels of vitamin D are lower than in patients with normal levels. This is the finding of a major study carried out in the Netherlands.
Kids learn hard lesson Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 10:11PMLINCOLN — Aaron Brunelle never has been the partying type. Having a few beers with teammates and friends after a competition didn't appeal to him, as he always had valued competing at his top level.
Vitamin D could reduce mold allergies Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:27PMResults of a cell study ,published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, identifieda connection between vitamin D levels and the activity of certain allergy associated immune cells.
It's easy to be sweet on versatile lemons Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:22PMWhen the world gives you lemons, there's a whole lot more youcan make with them than just lemonade.
News of the day Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:55AMAdditional Phase III Clinical Trial with UrocidinTM Expected to Commence in 2010 BELLEVILLE, Ontario, August 19, 2010 - Bioniche Life Sciences Inc. (TSX: BNC), a research-based, technology driven Canadian biopharmaceutical company, today provided an update on the clinical development program for its...
Tidbits for Cape and Islands foodies Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 1:06AMCelebrating the tin can, it's National Whiskey Sour Day, a wine fundraiser on the Vineyard, sea chanteys and old-fashioned recipes at Coonamesett Farm, and checking to see if the eggs are good ...
High-Dose Oral Vitamin D Supplementation and Risk of Falls in Older Women [Letters] Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 3:28PMTo the Editor: In their randomized controlled trial, Dr Sanders and colleagues 1 hypothesized that an annual high-dose oral cholecalciferol administration would reduce the risk of fractures based on previous results in randomized and observational studies but found an increased risk.
Vitamins C, E show no effect on preterm birth risk Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:02PMNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Taking high doses of vitamins C and E during pregnancy may not change a woman's risk of preterm delivery, according to a new study.
Vitamin D linked to cancer, autoimmune disease genes Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:02PMScientists have found that vitamin D influences more than 200 genes, including ones related to cancer and autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis -- a discovery that shows how serious vitamin D deficiency can be.
Study reveals what we look for most on packaged food labels Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 1:58AMGot iron? You may want to check. read more
Radiologists call for national strategy to address medical imaging overuse Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 11:08PMOverutilization of medical imaging services exposes patients to unnecessary radiation and adds to healthcare costs, according to a report appearing online and in the October issue of the journal Radiology that calls on radiologists to spearhead a collaborative effort to curb imaging overutilization.
Will eating meat help recovery after long runs? Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 7:24AMI have been a vegetarian and long-distance runner for about nine years. I am now wondering if re-introducing meat into my diet will help with recovery after long runs/races and improve my endurance and speed.
Research can change treatment course for vertebral metastases after stereotactic radiosurgery Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 6:50AMNew research holds promise for the thousands of people whose cancer has spread to their bones.A common treatment for such patients is radiation surgery even though very little is known about radiosurgery's impact on bone strength, says Edmond Richer, associate professor of engineering at Southern Methodist University in Dallas.
Vitamin D could reduce mold allergies Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 11:12AMResults of a cell study ,published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, identifieda connection between vitamin D levels and the activity of certain allergy associated immune cells.
Label high five: Study reveals top nutrients we look for in packaged foods Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 2:26AMGot iron? You may want to check. The top five items that Americans are seeking to maximize when they scan the nutrition-facts labels on packaged foods are, in descending order.
Health briefs Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 11:13PMGot iron? You may want to check.
Ontario cancels vitamin D testing for all Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 8:59PMVitamin D supplements are the latest health craze to fight cancer but doctors say the evidence is not there.
Ask Dr. Gott: Red eyes bring out the blues Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 4:05AMDear Dr. Gott: I'm a 56-year-old female. For the past 1½ years or so, I have had red streaks in the whites of my eyes. About six months ago, I went to an eye doctor who said the streaks were just "normal aging." My vision is fine, but no matter how much rest I get, they've continued to worsen.
Reader looking for way to get rid of red streaks in eyes Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 2:29AMDear Dr. Gott: I'm a 56-year-old female. For the past 1½ years or so, I have had red streaks in the whites of my eyes.
No. 3 Federer passes first test at Rogers Cup Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 9:15PMRoger Federer survived his Rogers Cup opener Tuesday in his first competitive match since Wimbledon, holding off a spirited first set challenge from opponent Juan Ignacio Chela, to prevail 7-6, 6-3.
Nalbandian impresses while Roddick withdraws Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 5:00PMWhile David Nalbandian continued his impressive comeback Tuesday at the Rogers Cup, the tournament suffered a pair of late withdrawals including one of its top attractions.
Dietary Guidelines in the 21st Century--a Time for Food [Commentary] Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 3:38PMJAMA. 2010;304(6):681-682. doi:10.1001/jama.2010.1116 The discovery of specific dietary insufficiencies as the cause of human disease played a central role in the development of modern nutritional science.
The Foods That Hurt Your Iron Levels Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 7:59AMA mother's illness leads a writer to discover the roots of iron deficiency—and how your diet can harm as well as help Iron deficiency - Olive Oyl - Whole Foods Market - Nutrition - Anemia
ViroPharma announces data on safety, efficacy of Cinryze against angioedema Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 5:21AMViroPharma Incorporated today announced that data from Phase 3 studies of Cinryze (C1 esterase inhibitor [human]) have been published in the August 5, 2010 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. The paper entitled Nanofiltered C1 Inhibitor Concentrate for Treatment of Hereditary Angioedema by Dr. Bruce L. Zuraw et al. describes the safety and efficacy of Cinryze in treating and preventing ...
Researchers suggest manipulating microRNA-29a paves novel treatment for IBS Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 1:06AMA possible cause of irritable bowel syndrome has been traced to a small piece of RNA that blocks a substance protecting the colon membrane, leading to hostile conditions that can produce diarrhea, bloating and chronic abdominal pain.New research shows that this RNA segment sends signals that stop the activity of the gene that produces glutamine, an amino acid. Previous research has linked a ...
Disparities in cardiovascular disease risk linked to socioeconomic differences between races: Study Monday, August 2, 2010 @ 11:36AMA new UCLA study suggests that disparities in cardiovascular disease risk in the United States are due less to race or ethnicity than to socioeconomic status.
News From The American Journal Of Pathology Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 5:23AMTransforming Growth Factor-Î²a (TGF-Î²1) Contributes to Kidney Disease Dr. Wilhelm Kriz and colleagues at the University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany; the University of Paris, Paris, France; the University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland; the University of Berlin, Berlin, Germany; the University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany; and the Pennsylvania State University, University Park ...
Tips from the American Journal of Pathology Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 11:16PM( American Journal of Pathology ) The following highlights summarize research articles that are published in the August 2010 issue of the American Journal of Pathology.
Vitamins D & E show brain benefits Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 1:42PMThe benefits are reportedly related to the antioxidant activity of vitamin E, postulate scientists from the Erasmus Medical Center in Rotterdam, the Netherland, which counters the oxidative stress induced by a build up of beta-amyloid protein.
Ice Age baby mammoth on display at French museum Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 11:14AM(AP) -- After tens of thousands of years under the Siberian frost, a baby woolly mammoth is taking a summer vacation in southeast France.
Medical cause could be behind woman's hair loss Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 2:40AMDear Dr. Gott: I am a healthy 43-year-old woman. I am within normal weight, have no medical problems and take only a multiÂvitamin and calcium supplement daily.
New Vitamin D Guidelines Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 5:14AMNew and updated guidelines on recommended vitamin D intake have been published this week in the online issue of the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ). Dr. David Hanley, professor at the University of Calgary Faculty of Medicine, and member of Osteoporosis Canada's (OC) Scientific Advisory Council, is the lead author of the paper on behalf of Osteoporosis Canada...
New Vitamin D Guidelines Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 1:17PMPhysicians say Canadians should be taking more supplementsNew and updated guidelines on recommended vitamin D intake have been published this week in the online issue of the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ).Dr. David Hanley, professor at the University of Calgary Faculty of Medicine, and member of Osteoporosis Canada's (OC) Scientific Advisory Council, is the lead author of the paper ...
Citrus bouquet Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 3:41AMORANGES, lemons, grapefruit, limes, tangerines and kumquats are known as citrus fruits. Citrus fruits may be eaten fresh, squeezed for their juice, or used to produce flavourings and essential oils.
Vitamins D, E may affect dementia risk: studies Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 7:00AMTwo new studies, presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference in Honolulu, suggest that vitamins D and E might each play important roles in the risk of Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
Older adults with low levels of vitamin D more likely to experience cognitive decline: Report Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 12:24AMOlder adults with low levels of vitamin D appear more likely to experience declines in thinking, learning and memory over a six-year period, according to a report in the July 12 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
Nutrition Quiz: All about Vitamin K Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 10:49AMClearly, vitamin K needs a new agent. It simply doesn't garner the attention of those media-absorbing nutrients, vitamins C, D and E. Today, we help rectify that by devoting our quiz to all things K.
Take a quiz about it: Vitamin K Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 7:30AMClearly, vitamin K needs a new agent. It simply doesn't garner the attention of those media-absorbing nutrients, vitamins C, D and E. Today, we help rectify that by devoting our quiz to all things K. 1. From which German word does the "K" in vitamin K come? a) Kerngesund b) Koagulation c) Krapfen 2. In addition to promoting blood clotting, vitamin K (according to recent studies) helps protect ...
Studies support association of physical activity, diet with maintaining cognitive ability, reducing dementia risk Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 3:38AMEvidence from three long-term, large-scale studies supports the association of physical activity and certain dietary elements (tea, vitamin D) with possibly maintaining cognitive ability and reducing dementia risk in older adults, according to new research presented today at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease 2010 in Honolulu, HI.
Kahui twins 'died from natural causes' says medical examiner Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 4:50AMThe Kahui twins were not murdered but died of natural causes, according to evidence given to the coroner who will preside over an inquest later this year
Kahui twins ‘died from natural causes’ Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 3:13AMThe Kahui twins were not murdered but died of natural causes, according to evidence given to the coroner.
Kahui twins 'died from natural causes' Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 1:35AMThe Kahui twins were not murdered but died of natural causes, according to evidence given to the coroner who will preside over an inquest later this year. read more
Kahui twins did not die from abuse, says expert Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 12:18PMThe Kahui twins died of natural causes according to a controversial medical opinion given to the coroner for an upcoming inquest into their deaths.The report by Dr Damian Wojcik, a police medical examiner in Whangarei for 16 years,...
CRN Presents Oral Comments in Response to 2010 Dietary Guidelines Draft Report Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 10:30AMWASHINGTON, July 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Speaking at a public meeting held in response to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) Draft Report, Dr. Andrew Shao, Ph.D., senior vice president, scientific and regulatory affairs, Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), presented the following oral comments:
Ask Dr. Gott: What's the buzz all about? Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 3:50AMDear Dr. Gott: Any advice on how to treat tinnitus? Dear Reader: Yes, but first let me explain the condition.