BPH can be accurately diagnosed using a set of simple tests that can be easily implemented in the primary care setting, attendees at the EAU Congress heard.
Single scan for DVT
May 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Researchers are suggesting a negative single ultrasound scan may safely rule out a diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in women during pregnancy or in the first few weeks after giving birth.
No major drop in BMI
May 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
An obesity prevention programme designed to prevent unhealthy weight gain in adolescent girls living in low-income communities did not result in statistically significant differences in body mass index (BMI), but researchers said their results have potential clinical importance.
Self-harm in children increased by bullying
May 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Children are three times more likely to self-harm up to the age of 12 if bullied, according to a new study carried out in the UK.
Probiotics can reduce antibiotic diarrhoea
May 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Consuming probiotics in foods such as yogurt can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea (AAD), says a new a review and meta-analysis of previous studies.
Asthma still claiming lives
May 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Lloyd Mudiwa reports that some 50 deaths every year are attributable to asthma and poor control is still a concern for 60 per cent of asthmatics.
Ways to extend chemotherapy use
May 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The work of Prof Joseph Scandura suggests drugs that interfere with the way genes work may reduce the side-effects of chemotherapy, reports Gary Culliton.
Poor paediatric drug labelling
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Over half the drugs included in the US electronic Physicians’ Desk Reference (ePDR) had no information about paediatric use in the labelling.
Questions raised over methods for evidence
May 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The size and methodology of clinical trials registered on the US National Institutes of Health website, ClinicalTrials.gov between 2007 and 2010, has been highlighted by researchers who say they are dominated by small trials and contain significant heterogeneity in methodological approaches.
Stroke therapy may fall short
May 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Current anticoagulant therapy to prevent stroke might not be sufficient for older women diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, according to a new study.
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