(Newswise)–More than one in four elderly Americans lacked the capacity to make their own medical care decisions at the end of life, according to a study of 3,746 people to be published April 1 in the New England Journal of Medicine. Those who had advance directives – including living wills or durable powers of attorney […]
Researchers design self-test for memory disorders
(Newswise)–A self-administered test to screen for early dementia could help speed the diagnosis and subsequent treatment of memory disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease. It could also provide health care providers and caregivers an earlier indication of life-changing events that could lie ahead. The handwritten self-assessment, which can take less than 15 minutes to complete, is a […]
Scientists identify chemical in bananas as potent inhibitor of HIV infection
(Newswise)–A potent new inhibitor of HIV, derived from bananas, may open the door to new treatments to prevent sexual transmission of HIV, according to a University of Michigan Medical School study published this week. Scientists have an emerging interest in lectins, naturally occurring chemicals in plants, because of their ability to halt the chain of […]
Surgeons meet challenge of treating combat injuries of the knee
(Newswise)–The ongoing wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have resulted in uniquely destructive patterns of combat injuries, including limb-threatening injuries to the knee. In the March special issue of Techniques in Knee Surgery military surgeons serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom share their experience with managing these high-energy injuries of the knee. The […]
High cholesterol, diabetes lead drug spending for the elderly
(Newswise)–Purchases of cholesterol and diabetes prescription drugs by elderly Medicare beneficiaries reached nearly $19 billion in 2007 – about one-fourth of the approximately $82 billion spent for medications for the elderly, according to the latest AHRQ News and Numbers. Metabolic drugs, which are used to lower cholesterol levels, keep diabetes under control and for weight […]
12 year olds more likely to use potentially deadly inhalants
(Newswise)–More 12 year olds have used potentially lethal inhalants than have used marijuana, cocaine and hallucinogens combined, according to data released today by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in conjunction with the 18th annual National Inhalants & Poisons Awareness Week. The National Inhalant Prevention Coalition (NIPC) and SAMHSA kicked off National […]
Brown recluse spider bites could cause anemia
(Newswise)–As spring approaches and people return to outdoor activities, caution should be taken in areas of the country that are home to Loxosceles reclusa, also called the brown recluse spider. A new study from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital found that when patients present with sudden anemia, but the cause is elusive, the brown recluse […]
Dialysis patients: Fatigue may predict heart attack
(Newswise)–For dialysis patients, high scores on a new fatigue rating scale predict an increased risk of heart attack or other cardiovascular events, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society Nephrology (CJASN). Fatigue could be an important warning sign of serious cardiovascular events—especially in patients without […]
More H1N1 Immunization slated for the county
SAN DIEGO COUNTY–The San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) will hold two more H1N1 vaccination events for San Diego county residents for the next two weeks. “We’ve had great response to our H1N1 vaccination events, but we know there are still people out there that haven’t been vaccinated and we want to […]
Free blood pressure screenings
POWAY–Do you know your numbers? Take advantage of free blood pressure screening opportunities offered regularly by Palomar Pomerado Health. Walk-ins welcome, no registration required. The free screenings will be held at Pomerado Hospital lobby, noon to 2 p.m., the second Tuesday of each month at 15615 Pomerado Rd., Poway. High blood pressure has no symptoms. […]
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