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Latest Full Text Articles (179)581 New genomics center will study rheumatoid arthritis and lupus with $5.6 million grant Full Text EurekAlert!, April 25, 2013
582 Research finds targeted screening for hepatitis C is cost-effective Full Text EurekAlert!, April 25, 2013
583 International study finds new genetic links to juvenile arthritis Full Text EurekAlert!, April 25, 2013
584 Cleveland Clinic research shows gut bacteria byproduct predicts heart attack and stroke Full Text EurekAlert!, April 25, 2013
585 Dietary medium chain triglycerides prevent nonalcoholic fatty liver disease Full Text EurekAlert!, April 25, 2013
586 BRAIN initiative seeks tools to understand human thought, behavior, consciousness Full Text EurekAlert!, April 25, 2013
587 Psychopaths are not neurally equipped to have concern for others Full Text ScienceDaily, April 25, 2013
588 Computer game could improve sight of visually impaired children Full Text ScienceDaily, April 25, 2013
589 Battling with bugs to prevent antibiotic resistance Full Text ScienceDaily, April 25, 2013
590 Chernobyl follow-up study finds high survival rate among young thyroid cancer patients Full Text ScienceDaily, April 25, 2013
591 Vitamin E identified as potential weapon against obesity Full Text ScienceDaily, April 25, 2013
592 Important fertility mechanism discovered Full Text ScienceDaily, April 25, 2013
593 Malaria parasite protein identified as potential new target for drug treatment Full Text ScienceDaily, April 25, 2013
594 Microwave imaging can see how well treatment is progressing Full Text ScienceDaily, April 25, 2013
595 Costs to treat heart failure expected to more than double by 2030 Full Text ScienceDaily, April 25, 2013
596 Using nitrous oxide for anesthesia doesn't increase - and may decrease - complications and death, studies suggest Full Text ScienceDaily, April 25, 2013
597 Teen Years May Be Critical in Later Stroke Risk Full Text ScienceDaily, April 25, 2013
598 Microscopic dust particles found in underground railways may pose health risk Full Text ScienceDaily, April 25, 2013
599 Race and geography may influence late-stage kidney care Full Text Reuters Health News, April 25, 2013
600 Fruit, Mediterranean diet tied to fewer hot flashes Full Text Reuters Health News, April 25, 2013
Clinical Pearls in Physician Assistant
- Smoking increases the risk of both acute myocardial infarction and unstable angina pectoris more than alcohol consumption and physical activity, independent of family history
- Rectal bleeding, anemia, especially iron-deficiency anemia, weight loss, nocturnal symptoms, and family history of sprue, colorectal cancer, or inflammatory bowel disorder are alarm signals in patients with suspected irritable bowel syndrome.
- Psychological interventions to promote adjustment in children with CHD benefit family functioning
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Statins do not increase risk of malignant melanoma in postmenopausal women
In a study headed by researchers at Wayne State University involving 119,726 postmenopausal women enrolled in the Women’s Health Initiative, there were 1099 incident cases of malignant melanoma over an average follow-up of 11.6 y. At the time of enrollment, 7.4% of the participants used statins. The annualized rate of malignant melanoma in the statin users and non-users was 0.09% (HR=1.14). Thus, statin use does not increase the risk of malignant melanoma in postmenopausal women.
Read the article summarySimple, safe, effective, low-cost treatment for cancer-related anorexia/cachexia syndrome
A phase III trial conducted at the University of Cagliari showed that either of two regimens were effective in the treatment of cancer-related anorexia/cachexia syndrome (CACS). Sixty patients were randomized to receive one of the following treatment interventions for 4 months: 1) L-carnitine (4 g/d) + celecoxib (300 mg/d); or 2) L-carnitine + celecoxib + megestrol acetate (320 mg/d). All patients also received polyphenols (300 mg/d), lipoic acid (300 mg/d), carbocysteine (2.7 g/d), and vitamins A, C, and E. Lean body mass (dual energy X-ray absorptiometry and L3 computed tomography) and physical activity (6-min walk test) increased in both groups.
Read the article summaryHPA axis, metabolic impairment, and pediatric obesity
As published in BMC Medicine, elevated ACTH levels are associated with hypertriglyceridemia and hyperglycemia, and elevated cortisol levels are associated with hypertension and high LDL-C in obese children and adolescents (n=450).
Read the article summaryMost Popular Physician Assistant Articles
Last month's top read Top Articles of 20121 A Guide to Overcoming Insomnia U.S. News & World Report - Health, April 22, 2013
2 The Part-Time Fast: Should You Try It? U.S. News & World Report - Health, April 24, 2013
3 Dysfunctional Foods U.S. News & World Report - Health, April 2, 2013
4 Acne: Causes, Prevention and Treatment U.S. News & World Report - Health, April 8, 2013
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