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Rx pain medicines hard to find in pharmacies serving minority neighborhoods
Finding a pharmacy that carries certain prescription-strength pain medicines might be a big challenge for people living in predominantly non-white neighborhoods, according to a new survey of Michigan pharmacies.
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Survey of adults reveals life-long consequences of ADHD
Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may have grown up with the condition, but have they outgrown its effects? Findings from a new national survey, "Capturing America's Attention," indicate that adults with ADHD experience life-long impairments in several facets of their lives, including educational and professional achievements, self-image and interpersonal relationships. This survey is the first to examine the long-term impact of ADHD among 1,001 adults. Results were presented today at the American Psychiatric Association (APA) annual meeting. more
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Taxanes may enhance immunity in breast cancer patients
Breast cancer patients treated with taxanes as part of their chemotherapy regimen have stronger immune systems one year after completing therapy than do women undergoing similar treatments without taxanes – a finding that turns conventional medical wisdom on its head. more
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First multi-center trial shows cryosurgery successful at treating some early-stage breast cancer
Imagine being treated for breast cancer right in your doctor's office, with an incision as small as a pinprick to show for it. New research from seven cancer centers suggests this might one day be possible.
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Carotid artery surgery could substantially reduce stroke among high-risk patients
Results of an international study in this week's issue of THE LANCET suggest that surgery to widen narrowed carotid arteries could halve the risk of stroke among high-risk patients. However, authors of the study caution that surgery carries its own stroke risks if not done by experts. more
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Aneurysm screening could save lives
A national aortic screening program in the UK could save lives at reasonable cost, say researchers in this week's BMJ. more
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OHSU researcher finds genetic explanations for some previously unexplained sudden cardiac deaths
Imagine walking down the street, collapsing without warning and dying within minutes. According to the American Heart Association, about 250,000 Americans suffer sudden cardiac death each year, and half of them may have no prior warning. And, in 5 to 10 percent of all cases, these sudden cardiac deaths remain unexplained since the heart may have no visible abnormality. more
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