News articles tagged with 'chronic'
Good news on multiple sclerosis and pregnancy
— 19 Nov 2009 18:18 | HealthThere is good news for women with multiple sclerosis (MS) who are pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant. A new study shows that pregnant women with multiple sclerosis are only... — full story
Toward explaining why hepatitis B hits men harder than women
— 19 Nov 2009 17:48 | HealthScientists in China are reporting discovery of unusual liver proteins, found only in males, that may help explain the long-standing mystery of why the hepatitis B virus (HBV) sexually... — full story
Scientists discover cells that control inflammation in chronic disease
— 18 Nov 2009 09:50 | HealthA new type of immune cell that can be out of control in certain chronic inflammatory diseases, worsening the symptoms of conditions like psoriasis and asthma, is described for the first... — full story
Duke researchers find explanation for rapid maturation of neurones at birth
— 18 Nov 2009 09:45 | HealthAt the moment a newborn switches from amniotic fluid to breathing air, another profound shift occurs: nerve cells in the brain convert from hyperexcitability to a calm frame against... — full story
Protein changes in heart strengthen link between Alzheimer's disease and chronic heart failure
— 16 Nov 2009 11:40 | HealthA team of U.S., Canadian and Italian scientists led by researchers at Johns Hopkins report evidence from studies in animals and humans supporting a link between Alzheimer's disease... — full story
More pain means real gain in complex regional pain syndrome treatment
— 15 Nov 2009 15:01 | HealthThe saying 'more pain, more gain' may be true for those already in terrible pain due to a chronic and debilitating condition, contrary to received wisdom. For those with Type I Complex... — full story
People with less education could be more susceptible to the flu
— 11 Nov 2009 13:43 | HealthPeople who did not earn a high school diploma could be more likely to get H1N1 and the vaccine might be less effective in them compared to those who earned a diploma, new research shows... — full story
Teen girls diagnosed with STI more likely to seek treatment for partners after watching video
— 6 Nov 2009 12:06 | HealthA study at Johns Hopkins Children's Centre found that girls diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) who watched a short educational video were three times more likely to discuss... — full story
Researchers find yoga may be effective for chronic low back pain in minority populations
— 5 Nov 2009 11:31 | HealthResearchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and Boston Medical Centre found that yoga may be more effective than standard treatment for reducing chronic low back pain... — full story
Study finds link between childhood physical abuse and arthritis
— 3 Nov 2009 09:46 | HealthAdults who had experienced physical abuse as children have 56 per cent higher odds of osteoarthritis compared to those who have not been abused, according to a new study by University... — full story