Racial variations in excessive daytime sleepiness depend on measurement
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According to a research abstract that will be presented at the 23rd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, white Americans are more likely to report experiencing excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) ...
Men who work with their female partners more likely to adhere to CPAP therapy
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Men who work with their female partners while receiving continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are more likely to adhere to their treatment, according to a research abstract that ...
Long and short sleep durations are associated with increased risk for diabetes
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According to a research abstract that will be presented at SLEEP 2009, the 23rd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, both long and short sleepers are at greater risk for diabetes. Individuals sleeping ...
Researchers first to document early signs for diabetes in kids as young as 7
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Research conducted under the direction of Melinda Sothern, PhD, Professor and Director of Health Promotion at the LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Public Health, showing early signs of diabetes in healthy ...
Researchers work to boost effectiveness of the flu vaccine
Medicine & Health / Medications
Jun 08, 2009 |
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Vaccines intended to help the body to fight off the flu bug may actually give the bug an edge, researchers say.
Defeating nicotine's double role in lung cancer
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A lung cancer treatment that inhibits nicotine receptors was shown to double survival time in mice, according to Italian researchers.
Twitter denies settling baseball manager's lawsuit
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Twitter has denied settling a lawsuit with Tony La Russa over the impersonation of the St. Louis Cardinals manager on the micro-blogging service.
Common chemotherapy drug triggers fatal allergic reactions
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A chemotherapy drug that is supposed to help save cancer patients' lives, instead resulted in life-threatening and sometimes fatal allergic reactions.
'Bluetooth' signals show airport security-line waiting times
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Researchers have used Bluetooth signals from cell phones and other wireless devices to track how long it takes travelers to get through security lines at the Indianapolis International Airport.
Management strategies for high risk stroke patients poor in a majority of cases: study
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A majority of high-risk stroke patients are less likely to meet clinical treatment targets to prevent repeat stroke or heart attacks compared to those with heart disease, suggesting the need to examine new therapeutic strategies, ...
Radiation Seeds Effective Against Single Metastatic Brain Tumors
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A study led by specialists at the Brain Tumor Center at the University of Cincinnati (UC) Neuroscience Institute affirms the benefits and safety of aggressive, localized treatment for patients with a single ...
Study redefines roles of alcohol, smoking in risk for pancreatitis
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Although alcohol consumption is known to be associated with chronic pancreatitis, new evidence indicates that a threshold of five or more drinks per day is required to significantly raise risk; however, most patients with ...
Cognitive impairment linked to reduced survival regardless of race
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Alzheimer's disease and its precursor, mild cognitive impairment, appear to be associated with an increased risk of death among both white and African American older adults, according to a report in the June issue of Archives of ...
Less sleep associated with high, worsening blood pressure in middle age
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Middle-aged adults who sleep fewer hours appear more likely to have high blood pressure and to experience adverse changes in blood pressure over time, according to a report in the June 8 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, on ...
Breastfeeding associated with a reduced risk of relapse in women with multiple sclerosis
Medicine & Health / Neuroscience
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Women with multiple sclerosis who breastfeed exclusively for at least two months appear less likely to experience a relapse within a year after their baby's birth, according to a report posted online today that will appear ...
