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University of Leicester researchers lead on new autism study published today

New research on autism in adults has shown that adults with a more severe learning disability have a greater likelihood of having autism.

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Sleep-disordered breathing may increase risk of cognitive impairment, dementia among older women

Older women with sleep-disordered breathing, as indicated by measures of hypoxia (oxygen deficiency), were more likely to develop cognitive impairment or dementia than women without this disorder, according to a study in ...

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Childhood obesity risk increased by newly-discovered genetic mutations

(PhysOrg.com) -- Three new genetic variations that increase the risk of obesity are revealed in a new study, published today in the journal Nature Genetics. The authors suggest that if each acted independently, these ...

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Elderly may have higher blood pressure in cold weather

Outdoor temperature and blood pressure appear to be correlated in the elderly, with higher rates of hypertension in cooler months, according to a report in the January 12 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine.

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Fall monitoring device could end standoffs, keep seniors safer

(Medical Xpress) -- It’s a scenario played out all too frequently: Adult children, worried about the safety of their aging parents, foist devices on them to monitor their safety. And their parents, resentful ...

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US recommends routine HPV vaccination for boys

US health authorities on Friday urged all boys age 11-12 to get a routine vaccination against the most common sexually transmitted disease, human papillomavirus, or HPV.

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created Feb 03, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

New GSA resources lay foundation for relieving seniors' pain

The pain suffered by older adults is the shared focus of the two newest entries in The Gerontological Society of America's (GSA) From Publication to Practice series. Together they address both pain management and new labeling changes for one ...

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Researchers say patients leave ER with poor understanding of how to care for themselves

(Medical Xpress) -- In a new review article, researchers at the University of Toronto, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and Children’s Hospital Boston have found there frequently is a lack of patient-family ...

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Diets high in fiber won't protect against diverticulosis

For more than 40 years, scientists and physicians have thought eating a high-fiber diet lowered a person's risk of diverticulosis, a disease of the large intestine in which pouches develop in the colon wall. ...

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Paper highlights need to identify and treat insomnia early to reduce risk of developing other illnesses

Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder, but despite advances in diagnosis and management it often goes unrecognised and untreated. Left untreated, insomnia increases the risk of developing other illnesses including depression, ...

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created Jan 19, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

A family history of alcoholism may make adolescent brains respond differently

Researchers know that adolescents with a family history of alcoholism (FHP) are at risk for developing alcohol use disorders. Some studies have shown that, compared to their peers, FHP adolescents have deficits in behavioral ...

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Study shows antibiotic prophylaxis a vital weapon in preventing streptococcus b infection in newborns

A study investigating epidemiology of Streptococcus B infection worldwide has shown that the highest levels of infection are found in Africa, followed by the Americas and Europe. The study shows the use of prophylactic antibi ...

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Pirfenidone: Extent of added benefit assessed

Pirfenidone inhibits the development of inflammation and scarring (fibrosis) in pulmonary tissue and has been approved for the treatment of mild to moderate idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) since the beginning of 2011. ...

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'Virtual operating room' to sharpen surgeons' smarts and skills

(Medical Xpress) -- Even for highly trained physicians and surgeons, there’s no teacher like experience.

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