Youngest patients have best chance at some visual recovery, research suggests Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: Eye Diseases, Genes and Gene Therapy, Vision Impairment and Blindness
More needs to be done to protect young knees, ankles and shoulders, researcher says Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: Sports Injuries, Teen Health
Children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) have a high risk of psychiatric problems, particularly attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), conduct disorder, or both. Often children with FASD are initially diagnosed with ADHD. A new study is the first to examine a range of cognitive factors and social behavior in children with FASD and ADHD, finding that those with FASD have sig
Obesity Emerges as Risk Factor in Severe Flu
Posted by mittan 133 days ago (http://www.nlm.nih.gov)
People who are obese but otherwise healthy may be at special risk of severe complications and death from the new H1N1 swine flu virus, U.S. researchers reported on Friday. Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Topics: H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu), Obesity
MRIs Improved Diagnosis of Severe Endometriosis
Posted by mittan 133 days ago (http://www.nlm.nih.gov)
An advanced type of MRI scan may help doctors more accurately diagnose a severe form of endometriosis, researchers said on Tuesday, potentially allowing some women to avoid invasive pelvic surgery. Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Topics: Endometriosis, MRI Scans
Severe COPD Linked to Mental Decline
Posted by mittan 136 days ago (http://www.nlm.nih.gov)
Doctors need to recognize challenges these patients face, researchers say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topic: COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
WHO Chief Identifies "Warning Signs" of Severe Flu
Posted by mittan 142 days ago (http://www.nlm.nih.gov)
H1N1 influenza is causing mild symptoms that go away without medication in most patients, but care-givers should be alert for warning signs of severe cases, the head of the World Health Organization said on Thursday. Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Topic: H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)
Severe obesity can pose special challenges, including cardiac risks, in patients undergoing surgery; healthcare providers must carefully evaluate those risks and not underestimate them. The risk of a cardiac event before, during or after surgery in obese patients is related to the type and severity of their heart's condition, as well as other health conditions and the type of surgery they are hav
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