Nutrigenomics Researchers Replicate Gene Interaction With Saturated Fat Nov 20, 2009
Men and women carrying the CC genotype demonstrated higher body mass index (BMI) scores and a higher incidence of obesity, but only if they consumed a diet high in saturated fat. These associations were seen in the apolipoprotein A-II gene (APOA2) promoter. (Science Daily)
Effective Use of Asthma Inhalers Nov 20, 2009
More than twice the incidence of side effects are reported by asthmatics using the new inhalers; so many that a significant number are buying CFC albuterol online from foreign pharmacies. When using a rescue inhaler it is important to use it properly. (Suite101.com)
When a good night's rest is just a dream Nov 20, 2009
Since overweight and obese people have a much higher incidence of sleep apnea, losing weight through exercise and diet is one of the first steps in treatment. But for others who aren't overweight, sleep apnea may be caused simply by the anatomy of their mouth and the circumference or diameter of their throat. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Diabetes on the rise among Hispanics Nov 20, 2009
This trend has serious health implications because of the increased prevalence, the greater number of risk factors and the greater incidence of complications. In general, Hispanics are diagnosed with diabetes at twice the rate of Caucasian Americans, and about 7 percent have undiagnosed diabetes. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
A Drink (or Nine) May Help Your Heart, Guys Nov 20, 2009
Although similar trends appeared among women, the incidence of heart disease among them was too low to make any association with alcohol consumption statistically significant, Arriola and colleagues wrote. Related. (ABC News)
Mummy's curse is not what you think Nov 20, 2009
One theory about the incidence of heart disease in Egypt's ancient upper class is that their diets were rich in meat from cattle, ducks and geese that had been heavily salted for preservation. Even if we can't live like the pharaohs, we apparently eat like them. (Montana Standard, MT)
Diuretics Still Best Treatment for High Blood Pressure Nov 20, 2009
The thiazide-type diuretic chlorthalidone outshone three other treatments -- a calcium channel blocker, an ACE inhibitor and an alpha-receptor blocker -- in most areas, especially in lowering the incidence of stroke and heart failure, according to the most current data from a large ongoing study known as ALLHAT (Antihypertensive and Lipid-Lowering Treatment to Prevent Heart Attack Trial). "We believe thiazide-type diuretics should still be preferred," said study investigator Dr. William Cushman,... (MEDLINEplus)
Florida still 36th in health ranking Nov 19, 2009
Among the weaknesses in the state s health was a high incidence of infectious disease, a high rate of uninsured at 20 percent and a high rate of violent crime. Other good news included the fact that the percentage of smokers in the state fell from 23. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Middle-Age Heart Risk Factors Shorten Men's Lives Nov 19, 2009
"Our results raise the concern that a worsening cardiovascular risk profile in the population could potentially lead to increases in the incidence and prevalence of cardiovascular disease," said lead researcher Dr. Earl S. Ford, from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "Potential increases in cardiovascular disease and diabetes could affect the nation's medical costs.". (MEDLINEplus)
Obesity on the rise in Pennsylvania Nov 19, 2009
"Challenges [in Pennsylvania] include a high incidence of infectious disease at 19.6 cases per 100,000 population, high levels of air pollution at 13.9 micrograms of fine particulate per cubic meter and low public health funding at $49 per person," according to the report. The nation has become adept at treating some illnesses and diseases, the report's sponsors contend, but many Americans are not modifying risk factors that contribute to chronic diseases. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Incidence of High Cholesterol Drops in U.S. Nov 19, 2009
A troubling finding was that the greatest incidence of dangerously high LDL cholesterol is in the high-risk group. The prevalence of high LDL did decrease in that group, but only from 69. (MEDLINEplus)
A Novel Protective Prion Protein Variant and Kuru Exposure Nov 19, 2009
Its incidence has steadily declined since the cessation of its route of transmission, endocannibalism ... Although this allele is common in the area with the highest incidence of kuru, it is not found in patients with kuru and in unexposed population groups worldwide ... Genealogic analysis reveals a significantly lower incidence of kuru in pedigrees that harbor the protective allele than in geographically matched control families. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Missouri ranks 38th in health survey Nov 19, 2009
Missouri s 2009 health strengths include a moderate incidence of infectious disease, ranking 24th for 11. 9 cases per 100,000 population, and a moderate rate of uninsured population, 21st in the nation at 13 percent. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Smoking down, eating up Nov 19, 2009
4 percent of incoming ninth graders who graduate within four years, a high incidence of infectious disease at 24. 6 cases per 100,000 population, high levels of air pollution at 13. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Early Market Testing Can Benefit Health Care Nov 19, 2009
Does a weight-loss drug need to establish that it reduces incidence of diabetes, or that it reduces weight by a certain percentage, or that it reduces weight when combined with a specific diet. The answers depend upon which stakeholders will most affect the product's adoption regulators, health insurance companies, or patients. (BusinessWeek)
Promising pharmaceutical agents emerge as sports doping products Nov 19, 2009
About the Journal: As the incidence of drugs escalates in 21st century living, their detection and analysis have become increasingly important. Sport, the workplace, crime investigation, homeland security, the pharmaceutical industry and the environment are just some of the high profile arenas in which analytical testing has provided an important investigative tool for uncovering the presence of extraneous substances. (EurekAlert!)
Immediate, Aggressive Spending on HIV/AIDS Could End Epidemic Nov 19, 2009
Recent scientific advances combined with education campaigns and condoms have been very effective in reducing the incidence of the disease in many countries and regions. However, the incidence of infection is still on the rise in many countries too. (Science Daily)
Are FGM and Male Circumcision Compa... Nov 19, 2009
The degrees of severity of genital cutting, cultural attitudes to circumcision, conditions of sanitation in which the procedure is performed, and incidence and severity of sexual and medical side effects are all factors that must be considered. What is clear is that a certain degree of analogy exists insofar as the removal of homologous organs occurs, with related although not identical effects on sexual enjoyment and function. (Suite101.com)
Report: Kentucky is 41st healthiest state Nov 18, 2009
Other bright spots for Kentucky include a low prevalence of binge drinking and a low incidence of infectious diseases. The state ranked No. 4 for binge drinking and No. 19 for infectious diseases, with 10. (Louisville Business First, KY)
US anger at new age rules for breast cancer tests Nov 18, 2009
One reason the task force gave for phasing out mammograms for younger women was the higher incidence of false-positive results in the group. These caused significant stress and led to unnecessary biopsies and treatment. (Yahoo! Asia News)
California ranks 23rd on health survey Nov 18, 2009
California already ranks poorly on a number of measures identified by the report, including high incidence of infectious disease, 43rd-worst overall, with 22. 2 cases per 100,000 population, high rates of air pollution, which contributes to many health problems, ranking 47th-worst, and high rate of uninsured in the population, 44th or 18. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Army Suicides Set to Top Last Year's Mark Nov 18, 2009
"Our goal since the beginning has been to reduce the overall incidence of suicide and I do believe we are finally beginning to see progress being made," Chiarelli told a Pentagon press conference ... The true incidence of suicide among military veterans is not known, according to a report last year by the. (CBS News)
Putting Madness in Its Place: Can the Environment Explain Schizophrenia's Hereditary Patterns? Nov 18, 2009
In South London epidemiologist James Kirkbride of the University of Cambridge and his colleagues at King s College London have found that in neighborhoods with higher measures of social cohesion, such as voter turnout, the incidence of schizophrenia is proportionally lower. Despite the consistency of the findings, epidemiologists who work in the field say scientific journals in the U.S. have shown reluctance to consider papers that explore the relation between race and schizophrenia. (Scientific American)
Folic Acid Fortification Might Boost Cancer Risk Nov 18, 2009
Since 1998, many countries have mandated folic acid (vitamin B9) fortification of foods to decrease the incidence of neural-tube defects in newborns. By October 2009, the flour produced in these countries, plus the flour that is fortified voluntarily, represented 30 percent of the world's wheat flour produced in large mills. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Should soldier Moms be deployed away from babies? Nov 18, 2009
Technically, she should be subjected to a court martial for missing a movement, but shell likely have some elected official step in and help her with a discharge, thus perpetuating the incidence. Theresa. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Disrupting Male Fertility Nov 18, 2009
Future work will determine whether similar pathways link human exposure to molecules such as DES that disrupt normal hormone functioning to the increased incidence of male reproductive disorders. Email or share this story. (Science Daily)
For Many, Mammography Every Other Year Has Benefits of Annual Screening, but Less Harm Nov 18, 2009
The CISNET models link known data across the course of life and include national data on age-specific breast cancer incidence, mortality, mammography characteristics and treatment effects. "It's reassuring that all CISNET modeling groups came to the same conclusion even when applying different models to these data," says the paper's lead author, Jeanne S. Mandelblatt, MD, MPH, of Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, a CISNET member. (Science Daily)
Stronger Graduated Driver's Licensing Program Would Save Lives, Prevent Injuries Nov 18, 2009
The research led by Timothy Corden, M.D., associate professor of pediatrics, obtained these numbers by applying the Johns Hopkins researchers' incidence rate ratio -- a number used to predict the reduction of motor vehicle crash fatalities and injuries when a strong GDL policy is implemented -- to crash statistics from the states whose GDL policies did not include five of the seven criteria listed above. The results, they argue, show just how beneficial strengthening these policies could be. (Science Daily)
Transcendental Meditation Helped Heart Disease Patients Lower Cardiac Disease Risks by 50 Percent Nov 18, 2009
According to Robert Schneider, M.D., FACC, lead author and director of the Center for Natural Medicine and Prevention, "Previous research on Transcendental Meditation has shown reductions in blood pressure, psychological stress, and other risk factors for heart disease, irrespective of ethnicity. But this is the first controlled clinical trial to show that long-term practice of this particular stress reduction program reduces the incidence of clinical cardiovascular events, that is heart... (Science Daily)
Young Athletes Need Dual Screening Tests for Heart Defects, Study Suggests Nov 18, 2009
4, 2006) The annual incidence of sudden cardiovascular deaths among young athletes has declined significantly since the start of a pre-participation cardiovascular screening program in northeast Italy. (July 7, 2008) Athletes who take part in competitive sport should be screened for potentially fatal heart problems before they compete, according to a. (Science Daily)
Dr. Jeff Hersh: Be aware of lung cancer risks Nov 18, 2009
It is diagnosed in 200,000 Americans and kills more than 90,000 each year, with an incidence of about 70 per 100,000. By far the biggest risk factor for developing lung cancer is smoking. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Child Food Allergies on the Rise in U.S. Nov 18, 2009
The researchers found that between 1997 and 2007, the incidence of food allergy went up by 18 percent ... The researchers also noted that Hispanic children had the lowest overall prevalence of food allergy but the greatest increases over time of parent-reported incidences of food allergy. (MEDLINEplus)
Army suicides to top 2008, but progress seen Nov 18, 2009
The true incidence of suicide among military veterans is not known, according to a report last year by the Congressional Research Service. Based on numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the VA estimates that 18 veterans a day or 6,500 a year take their lives, but that number includes vets from all previous wars. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
U.S. Panel Recommends Delaying Regular Mammograms Until Age 50 Nov 18, 2009
The task force's second data set comes from computer-modeled predictions of breast-cancer incidence and death rates based on various screening scenarios. The models were run by researchers at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), who compiled data from six cancer centers around the country, and plugged it into 20 separate age- and time-based screening protocols from screening women ages 49 to 69 every year and every two years, for example, to screening only women ages 60 to 69 every year and... (Time.com)
New York moves up to 25th in health survey Nov 18, 2009
4 percent of incoming ninth graders who graduate within four years, a high incidence of infectious disease at 35. 8 cases per 100,000 population and a high percentage of children in poverty at 20. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Opinion: Fighting TB should be priority Nov 18, 2009
Fortunately, the disease has begun to garner considerable public attention, due in part to the high incidence of TB in HIV-infected individuals. These patients are benefiting from well-funded global HIV treatment, prevention and care programs, and the emergence and spread of drug-resistant forms of the disease. (MSNBC -- Health)
Tackling obesity Nov 18, 2009
Indians have a higher body fat percentage and high incidence of abdominal obesity. Direct medical costs related to obesity are on the rise in treatments for diabetes, dyslipidemia, and early heart disease, making obesity expensive and a hurdle to our economy. (India Times, India)
fat is an angry substance Nov 17, 2009
Developed countries are experiencing an "obesity epidemic" whose fallout, in the form of elevated incidence of heart disease, diabetes, stroke, etc. has only begun to be realized. (Harper's Magazine)
AstraZeneca Drug Tops Plavix in Sickest Patients Nov 17, 2009
As seen in previous Brilinta studies, there was a higher incidence of breathlessness -- 12. 9 percent versus 8. (MEDLINEplus)
The flu wars on the front lines in the schools Nov 17, 2009
"What we're trying to do to allay the fear is to make 1/8parents3/8 understand that although we are seeing an increase in flu incidence, we are not seeing a major epidemic," Malcolm said. As a way of keeping parents informed, Nazareth Area School District had been posting a tally of students with "flu-like illness" on its Web site. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Powerful new world alliance of global health researchers announce landmark pact on priorities Nov 17, 2009
Measure clinical outcomes for example, a reduction in the incidence of stroke, not just a drop in the incidence of hypertension. Ensure that human and other resources are not diverted from local health care systems. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Meditation 'eases heart disease' Nov 17, 2009
"This is the first controlled clinical trial to show that long-term practise of this particular stress reduction programme reduces the incidence of clinical cardiovascular events, that is heart attacks, strokes and mortality," he said. Dr Schneider said that the effect of Transcendental Meditation in the trial was like adding a class of newly discovered drugs for the prevention of heart disease. (BBC News -- Americas)
Council to hear social-host ordinance Nov 17, 2009
Sackett said that, after seeing the figures in the California Healthy Kids Survey, which showed Sonoma Valley having a higher incidence of teen drinking than the average for California, he was convinced this was an important step for the community to take. "The ultimate goal is to just be responsible adults and those that aren't can be held accountable for their actions," Sackett said. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Many years later, a scourge returns Nov 17, 2009
The Salk vaccine, which used a killed virus to generate immunity, and a subsequent oral vaccine developed by Albert Sabin (using an attenuated live virus), dramatically reduced the incidence of polio in the United States. New cases declined to less than 1,000 in 1962 and just 121 in 1964. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Calorie-counting harmful? Nov 16, 2009
And the incidence of this disorder locally. Were not yet comfortable in diagnosing orthorexia locally until further research has been done. (iAfrica.com)
President Obama: The Passionless Monotone in Chief Nov 16, 2009
More strikingly, Obama is unable to state the simple, obvious truth: we have had another incidence of Islamic terror on our own soil. Islamic terror does not occur in a vacuum; jumping to conclusions is very different from reading the pattern of having 63 other Muslim men charged, convicted, or sentenced on terror in our own country just in 2009. (Townhall.com)
Investigation lets Chi-Chi's staff off hook Nov 16, 2009
Yesterday's total -- up just 10 from Monday -- marked the fourth consecutive day of negligible increases in the overall incidence of the disease. Last week, the totals jumped dramatically each day, rising by 80 cases on Friday alone. (Yahoo News -- Hepatitis)
Column: Wellesley resident unhappy with flu clinic Nov 16, 2009
Thank goodness the weather was much better than expected for this time of year, and thank goodness there was no published incidence of a death or severe sickness in a neighboring town from H1N1 flu in the days preceding the clinic. Otherwise, there could have been mayhem. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
MIT scientists pinpoint origin of dissolved arsenic in Bangladesh drinking water Nov 16, 2009
The pervasive incidence of arsenic poisoning in Bangladesh and its link to drinking water were first identified in the scientific literature in the early 1980s, not long after the population began switching from surface water sources like rivers and ponds to groundwater from newly installed tube wells. That national effort to decrease the incidence of bacterial illnesses caused by contaminated drinking water led almost immediately to severe and widespread arsenic poisoning, which manifests as... (EurekAlert!)
MSU teaches nutrition to preschoolers Nov 16, 2009
The goal is to reduce the incidence of childhood obesity by introducing children, parents and educators to healthy food options and physical activity. When you ask a young child where food comes from, they usually answer, the store, said Brian Trader, assistant professor of plant and soil sciences. (The Clarion-Ledger)
A shamed nation turns a blind eye Nov 16, 2009
The official incidence in this country is 20,000 among children alone, and that's just the ones we know about. In more remote areas, cases are often simply unrecorded. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
New Insight Into Predicting Cholera Epidemics in the Bengal Delta Nov 16, 2009
The Tufts team tracked the month-by-month incidence of cholera using data from the International Center for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, a treatment center that recorded incidences of cholera for the biggest population center of Bangladesh from 1980 to 2000. The Tufts team correlated these cholera incidence statistics with an analysis of water discharges from the three rivers ... Islam and his team linked the incidence of cholera cases to the level of water flow in the rivers. (Science Daily)
Climate variability and dengue incidence Nov 16, 2009
But the study finds little evidence that the El Nio-Southern Oscillation the climate cycle that occurs every three to four years as a result of the warming of the oceans in the eastern Pacific has a significant impact on the incidence of dengue in Mexico, Puerto Rico or Thailand ... Michael Johansson, of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Puerto Rico, used a technique called "wavelet analysis" to probe relationships between the local climate, El Nio, and incidence of dengue... (EurekAlert!)
Kufuors Legacy of Development, Second to None Nov 15, 2009
Ghanaians were therefore anxiously looking forward to seeing their "Moses to free them from bondage. Esther Smiths Ewurade Kasa lyrics were on the lips of everybody. The rate of inflation was high, interest rate was high, the unemployment rate was high, social infrastructure was nothing to write home about, there was high incidence of social vices, there was general insecurity in the country, the cash and carry system was killing the poor, the educational system was in a mess, there... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
The health impact of remarriage behavior on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: findings from the US longitudinal survey Nov 15, 2009
We then followed them for up to 11 years and assessed the incidence rate of COPD using a Cox proportional hazard model after adjusting for marital status, age, gender, education and the number of cigarettes smoked ... This study investigates the impact of remarriage on health outcome based on a large-scale population survey and indicates that remarriage significantly correlates with reduced risk of COPD incidence, even after adjusting smoking habit. (BioMed Central)
How today's tackle can be tomorrow's trauma Nov 15, 2009
The incidence of injuries in rugby league are always going to be higher than soccer,'' Dr Parkinson said. However, players have told me that they believe the velocity and ferocity of collisions have increased dramatically in recent years. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Pleasant neighbourhoods lower diabetes risk Nov 14, 2009
"Better neighbourhood resources, determined by a combined score for physical activity and healthy foods, were associated with a 38 percent lower incidence of type 2 diabetes," the authors write, according to a Drexel University release. The increasing prevalence of type-2 diabetes in the past 30 years makes it urgent to identify environmental features that may mitigate risk, the authors conclude. (India Times, India)
Wilmington business conducts dermatology study Nov 14, 2009
The results of the independent investigator study, just published in the online version of Dermatologic Surgery, demonstrate that Levulan PDT may reduce the rate of recurrence of squamous cell carcinomas SCCs in solid organ transplant recipients (SOTRs), a population with a high incidence of nonmelanoma skin cancer ... These results suggest that cyclic PDT with topical treatments like Levulan Kerastick may reduce the incidence of SCCs in SOTR.. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Saying Obama targeting older seniors is unfair Nov 14, 2009
Beerbird wrote on Nov 13, 2009 9:59 PM:" Yeah, facts...it's funny how they can tell a story all by themselves. FACT...the incidence of swine flu in people over the age of 64 is less than 2% of the total cases, with close to 60% of cases in people under 24. FACT...there is a limited supply of vaccine availble. As repeated over and over, seniors are recommended to get the H1N1 vaccine as they become available, and are prioritized to get anti-viral treatments if they do get swine flu.... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Less HRT, Fewer Cases of Possible Breast Cancer Precursor Nov 14, 2009
As hormone use declined, so did incidence of abnormal cells in milk ducts, study finds ... One breast cancer expert said the new study dovetails with recent trends in breast cancer incidence ... "The finding they report is consistent with [previous] observations that suggested there was a drop in incidence of breast cancer in about 2003 and it coincided with when the Women's Health Initiative reported that estrogen-plus-progesterone use was associated with an increased risk of heart attacks as... (MEDLINEplus)
Sacramento SPCA To Join In Dog Flu Study Nov 13, 2009
The ASPCA said the highest incidence of canine influenza is found in dogs that are kept in groups, such as shelters. The study, which is being funded by the Morris Animal Foundation, will help shelters develop testing and methods to "limit the effects of this disease in communities nationwide," according to the ASPCA.. (Click2Houston, TX)
African countries urged to include cancer in health policy Nov 13, 2009
He called for a coordinated, comprehensive and responsive control programme through human resource development, prevention, early detection, treatment and palliative care to reduce the cancer incidence, morbidity and mortality for the people of the region. The Chief Medical Officer of the American Cancer Society, Dr. Otis Brawley, described the global cancer burden as a public health paradox because though it was largely preventable and highly treatable when detected early it was expected to be... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Statins May Stave Off Gallstones Nov 13, 2009
TUESDAY, Nov. 10 (HealthDay News) -- Long-term use of cholesterol-lowering statins appears to reduce the incidence of gallstones and the need for surgery to prevent the excruciating pain they cause, a new study indicates ... They studied the association between the use of statins, which are prescribed to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, and the incidence of gallstones ... For those with 20 or more prescriptions, the incidence of surgery was 3. (MEDLINEplus)
Large People Prone To Enlarged Hearts: Obesity Leading Risk Factor Of Left Atrial Enlargement During Aging Nov 13, 2009
The highest measures of left atrial volume (iLA) were seen in obese patients with high blood pressure; this group also had the greatest increase in iLA (+6ml/m) and the highest incidence of LAE upon follow-up (31 ... 25, 2009) New research suggests that the (as yet unlicensed) antiarrhythmic drug dronedarone can reduce the incidence of cardiovascular-related hospitalization or death in patients with atrial. (Science Daily)
Risk Of Hip Fracture In Postmenopausal Women Rises Steeply With Age Nov 13, 2009
Banks E, Reeves GK, Beral V, Balkwill A, Liu B, et al. Hip Fracture Incidence in Relation to Age, Menopausal Status, and Age at Menopause: Prospective Analysis. PLoS Medicine, 2009; 6 (11): e1000181 DOI. (Science Daily)
