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NightHawk Radiology exclusive radiology provider for high-risk plaque research initiative
01-30-2008 · EurekAlert!NightHawk Radiology signs on as exclusive radiology provider for innovative high-risk plaque research initiative. First-of-its-kind research to identify individuals at high risk of heart attack or stroke 2 to 3 years before occurrence.
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- HIV study prompts call for revision of breastfeeding guidelines
03-29-2007 · EurekAlert!
A study by scientists at the Africa Centre for Health and Population Studies, South Africa, has shown that exclusive breastfeeding can significantly reduce the risk of HIV transmission from mother to child in infants aged under 6 months when compared to those also given solid foods or replacement feed (i.e. formula milk). The research, published today in the Lancet, has implications for people in resource poor settings, such as in rural Africa.
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- Team unearths genetic risk factors for diabetes
05-11-2007 · Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
The Diabetes Genetics Initiative research group has revealed the discovery of three unsuspected regions of human DNA that contain clear genetic risk factors for type 2 diabetes. The DGI studies are the first to apply a suite of genomic resources to clinical research.
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- Pot bellies linked to early signs of cardiovascular disease
08-13-2007 · EurekAlert!
Most of us rely on the bathroom scale to tell us when middle-aged spread is getting out of hand. It might be better to keep a tape measure at the ready. New research shows that adding several inches to the waist -- even if body weight still falls within a normal range -- markedly increases the risk of unhealthy plaque buildup in the arteries of the heart and the rest of the body.
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- Simple two-in-one test signals high risk after a heart attack
12-03-2007 · EurekAlert!
Everyone loves a two-fer, but a two-in-one heart test that has the potential to save lives is the real deal. According to new research, pairing two findings from one simple test makes it significantly more likely that doctors will identify patients who face the greatest risk after a heart attack.
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- Lifestyle and cancer prevention: Making choices that change cancer risk
12-07-2007 · EurekAlert!
How do the lifestyle choices we make affect our chances of developing cancer? Today, at the American Association for Cancer Research's Sixth Annual International Conference on Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research, being held from Dec. 5 to 8 in Philadelphia, Pa, researchers will present some answers to questions regarding daily decisions in diet, exercise, smoking and other lifestyle factors.
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- Poultry workers at increased risk of carrying antibiotic-resistant E. coli
12-17-2007 · EurekAlert!
Poultry workers in the United States are 32 times more likely to carry E. coli bacteria resistant to the commonly used antibiotic, gentamicin, than others outside the poultry industry, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. This is the first US research to show exposure occurring at a high level among industrial poultry workers.
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- Contact lenses purchased over Internet may place individuals at risk for harmful eyecare practices
01-04-2008 · EurekAlert!
Purchasing contact lenses online may save consumers time, but the process could cause more problems in the long run, according to a new study reported in the January issue of Optometry: Journal of the American Optometric Association. The research, conducted by Joshua Fogel, Ph.D., and Chaya Zidile of Brooklyn College, found that individuals who did not purchase their contact lenses from an eye doctor, but from an online site or store, may place themselves at risk.
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- Story ideas from the Journal of Lipid Research
01-10-2008 · EurekAlert!
Metabolic syndrome, a collection of related abnormalities like hypertension, obesity, insulin resistance, and excess cholesterol, poses a major risk for developing heart disease and diabetes. Individuals with a genetic predisposition to high cholesterol can be especially vulnerable to metabolic syndrome, but researchers have now found that blocking the enzyme stearoyl-CoA desaturase-1, which helps synthesize unsaturated fatty acids, greatly improves the profile of FH-mice affected by metabolic syndrome.
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- Monkey malaria widespread in humans and potentially fatal
01-15-2008 · EurekAlert!
A potentially fatal species of malaria is being commonly misdiagnosed as a more benign form of the disease, thereby putting lives at risk, according to research funded by the Wellcome Trust and the University Malaysia Sarawak.
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- Mental health screenings, risk behavior interventions needed in juvenile justice system
01-28-2008 · EurekAlert!
A new study by researchers at the Bradley Hasbro Children's Research Center in Providence, R.I., finds that kids who have been arrested and are depressed are more likely to use drugs and alcohol and engage in unsafe sexual behavior that increases their HIV risk.
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