News articles tagged with 'chronic' (Page 54)
Sickle cell disease pain can occur daily and is much more severe than previously thought
— 15 Jan 2008 05:04 | HealthA new prospective study of pain in adults with sickle cell disease finds that daily pain is far more prevalent and severe than previous large studies have indicated…
Warning over severe weight loss caused by chewing gum
— 13 Jan 2008 19:02 | HealthIn this week's BMJ, doctors warn of excess sorbitol intake, a widely used sweetener in 'sugar-free' products such as chewing gum and sweets. Sorbitol has laxative properties and is…
Study shows link between TCE exposure, parkinsonism
— 12 Jan 2008 19:12 | HealthIndustrial workers who worked with trichloroethylene (TCE) may face a greater risk for parkinsonism, a study by a team of University of Kentucky researchers shows. The team, led by…
Methadone even at therapeutic levels can kill
— 10 Jan 2008 17:36 | HealthMethadone is a possible cause of sudden cardiac death even when it isn't overdosed but is taken at therapeutic levels primarily for relief of chronic pain or drug addiction withdrawal,…
Trichloroethylene is a risk factor for parkinsonism
— 8 Jan 2008 17:05 | HealthParkinson's disease, the most common neurodegenerative movement disorder caused by ageing, can also be caused by pesticides and other neurotoxins. A new study found strong evidence…
Hospitalisations for GERD up by 103 percent
— 7 Jan 2008 11:32 | HealthHospitalisations for treating disorders caused by gastrooesophageal reflux disease (GERD ) increased by 103 percent between 1998 and 2005, according to the latest News and Numbers from…
Growing artificial skin from hair roots
— 4 Jan 2008 19:24 | HealthThere is new hope for patients with chronic wounds: euroderm GmbH and the Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology IZI in Leipzig have been granted approval to produce artificial…
Daily alcohol use causes changes in sexual behaviour, new study reveals
— 3 Jan 2008 13:36 | HealthA team of researchers at Penn Sate has used an animal model to reveal, for the first time, a physiological basis for the effect of alcohol on male sexual behaviour, including increased…
Women who smoke at increased risk of lung disease
— 3 Jan 2008 13:36 | HealthHere's another reason not to smoke, especially for women: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This disabling breathing disorder is increasingly becoming a problem for women,…
A short-term dose of zolpidem is an effective treatment for insomnia
— 1 Jan 2008 17:34 | HealthA study published in the 1 January issue of the journal SLEEP finds that zolpidem extended-release 12.5 mg, taken three to seven nights per week for up to six months, provided sustained…