Day January 9, 2014

IntroductionCystatin C (CysC) could be affected by thyroid function both in vivo and vitro and thereby may have limited ability to reflect renal function. We aimed to assess the association between Cysc and thyroid hormones as well as the effect…

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic, inflammatory bowel disease which may lead to dysplasia and adenocarcinoma in patients when long-lasting. Short telomeres have been reported in mucosal cells of UC patients. Telomeres are repetitive base sequences capping the ends of…

In trials of behavioural interventions, the individuals who deliver the intervention are in a position of key influence on the success of the trial. Their fidelity to the intervention is crucial. Yet little is understood about the experiences of this…

i i hide captionA coronal mass ejection (CME) exploding off the surface of the sun in an image captured Tuesday by the European Space Agency and NASA’s Solar and Heliospheric Observatory. Uncredited/AP A coronal mass ejection (CME) exploding off the…

The woman had given birth at Lincoln County Hospital in November No one realised the surgical material was still in her body after stitches Although it was removed almost immediately, it was a ‘significant error’ This is because had it…

In the UK the average cost of nursing care is about £28,367 a year In Thailand the figure is more like £21,600 and care home residents can receive individual and loving care from three of four nurses 24 hours a…

By Misty White Sidell PUBLISHED: 11:05 EST, 9 January 2014 | UPDATED: 11:48 EST, 9 January 2014 Fitness experts have claimed that our sedentary lifestyles mean more women are losing the definition between their thighs and their butt than ever…

Mick Janaway will start selling StepNpull in the UK on Monday It is a serrated metal plate which screws onto the bottom of a door allowing a person to drag the door open using just their foot Mr Janaway hopes…

Zymeworks Inc. today announced that it has entered into a licensing and collaboration agreement with ImClone Systems, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly and Company, to develop an undisclosed number of novel bi-specific antibody oncology therapeutics using Zymeworks’ proprietary Azymetricâ„¢…

Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN) today announced it has entered into a multi-year licensing agreement with Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), the world’s leading provider of diagnostic information services, related to the use of Illumina’s next-generation sequencing technology for clinical laboratory testing. Among…

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Housing Authority: The Hong Kong Housing Authority (HA) has decided to clear the Long Bin Interim Housing (IH) estate in Yuen Long to make way for…

To demonstrate and clinically, genetically and demographically characterize familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) patients, maintaining remission despite colchicine abstinence. Methods: FMF patients were screened for an endurance of prolonged remission (= 3 years), despite refraining from colchicine. Clinical, demographic and genetic…

Heating the blood provides a ‘heatprint’ signature based on the melting temperature of different proteins – can show if a woman has the cancer It can also be used to monitor the effectiveness of cancer treatment The test can also…

Scientists find gene that regulates biorhythms also controls fat levels Discovery by researchers at Garvan Institute, Sydney, may combat obesity Study found mice lost weight when gene was turned off By Daily Mail Reporter PUBLISHED: 16:08 EST, 8 January 2014 |…

Playing classical music to young children boosts their concentration and self-discipline as well as their social skills The Institute of Education, University of London examined a scheme that introduces children to classical music in assemblies and classes Teachers said it…

Charlene Howard, 33, dropped from a size 18 to a size eight when she was told Elliot had liver disease and might eventually need a transplant She lost the weight by revolutionising her diet and starting to exercise She is…

K2M, Inc., the largest privately held spinal device company in the world focused on developing innovative solutions for the treatment of complex spinal pathologies and minimally invasive procedures, today announced it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and…

Two-thirds to three-quarters of the estimated 700,000 Americans living with Crohn’s disease, an autoimmune condition that can disrupt the entire gastrointestinal tract, will require surgery at some point during their life. Patients and physicians often turn to this surgical intervention…

More standardised methods are needed for the extemporaneous preparation of paediatric medicines, indicates a doctoral dissertation examined at the University of Eastern Finland. Hospital pharmacies modify adult medicines for children when there are no suitable paediatric medicines available. Medicines intended…

The New York Times: Report Finds More Flaws In Digitizing Patient Files Although the federal government is spending more than $22 billion to encourage hospitals and doctors to adopt electronic health records, it has failed to put safeguards in place…

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The Secretary for Food and Health, Dr Ko Wing-man, today (January 9) expressed his profound sadness at the passing of Professor Lee Shiu-hung, former Director of Health and Emeritus Professor of Community Medicine of the Chinese…

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The Director of Health, Dr Constance Chan, today (January 9) expressed her profound sadness at the passing of Professor Lee Shiu-hung, the former Director of Health, and extended her deepest condolences to his family on behalf…

Task-specific locomotor training has been promoted to improve walking-related outcome after incomplete spinal cord injury (iSCI). However, there is also evidence that lower extremity strength training might lead to such improvements. The aim of this randomized cross-over pilot study was…

This study was to determine if feeding laying hens with defatted diatom microalgal biomass (DFA) from biofuel production affected their egg production and health status. Methods: Five replicates of 5 individually caged ISA Babcock White leghorn hens were fed 4…

Painful ophthalmoplegia with normal cranial imaging is rare and confined to limited etiologies. In this study, we aimed to elucidate these causes by evaluating clinical presentations and treatment responses. Methods: Cases of painful ophthalmoplegia with normal cranial MRI at a…

Chronic fatigue syndrome, or myalgic encephalomyelitis, is a highly debilitating, but often misunderstood, disorder. As its name suggests, the illness is characterised by profound fatigue, muscle and joint pain, and impaired memory and concentration. Sufferers also experience impaired cardiovascular function,…

Implantation of a sleep apnea device called Inspire- Upper Airway Stimulation (UAS) therapy can lead to significant improvements for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a study published today in the New England Journal of Medicine. After one…

Medicaid officials have developed methods to get around healthcare.gov’s limitations in transmitting applications to state agencies, Modern Healthcare reports. But as election-year politics begin to heat up, some states continue to wrestle with the concept of expanding the low-income health…

Tel Aviv University researchers show that socioeconomic status is predictor of higher risk of disease and death after an attack As people get older, their bodies wear down and become less resilient. In old age, it’s common for people to…

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Research on cognitive control suggests an age-related decline in proactive control abilities whereas reactive control seems to remain intact. However, the reason of the differential age effect on cognitive control efficiency is still unclear. This study investigated the potential influence…

A balanced diet is fundamental for healthy growth and development of children. The aim of this study was to document and evaluate the dietary intake of Cypriot children aged 6-18 years (y) against recommendations, and to determine whether maternal education…

Despite considerable efforts, engaging staff to lead quality improvement activities in practice settings is a persistent challenge. At British Columbia Children’s Hospital (BCCH), the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) undertook a new phase of quality improvement actions based on the…

Florbetapir is one of several 18F-labeled amyloid plaque imaging tracers for positron emission tomography (PET). As the bio-distribution and radiation dose of PET tracers in human research are important for estimating the relative risks and benefits, a study was conducted…

Pregnancy presents a unique situation for the management of asthma as it can alter the course of asthma severity and its treatment, which in turn can affect pregnancy outcomes. Despite awareness of the substantial adverse effects associated with asthma during…

i i hide captionAn image created by NASA combines two pictures taken Tuesday by its Solar Dynamics Observatory. One shows the location of a large sunspot; the other shows Tuesday’s large solar flare. NASA/SDO An image created by NASA combines…

By Eleanor McDermid, Senior medwireNews Reporter Patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) have an increased risk for mortality, especially if they have dementia, a meta-analysis confirms. Researchers Yu Fan (Jiangsu University, China) and team analyzed data from eight prospective, observational studies…

By Eleanor McDermid, Senior medwireNews Reporter The presence of rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder (RBD) is associated with more severe nonmotor symptoms in patients with early-stage Parkinson’s disease (PD), a study shows. In addition to worse nonmotor symptoms, patients…

By Eleanor McDermid, Senior medwireNews Reporter Cognitive and motor decline may be slower in patients with early-onset Parkinson’s disease (PD) if they have PARKIN mutations, suggests an analysis of the Consortium on Risk for Early-Onset PD study. This may be…

By Eleanor McDermid, Senior medwireNews Reporter The validity of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-10 category of acute and transient psychotic disorders (ATPD) is debatable, say researchers who found that around half of patients moved to a different category within…