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American Academy of Neurology (AAN) 65th Annual Meeting: March 16-23, 2013; San Diego, CA
By Rob Goodier
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Researchers have identified bacterial species in the cervix and vagina that may be linked to the risk of spontaneous preterm birth.
"It is very exciting data and hopefully will lead us on a new path to identifying women at risk for preterm birth but also finding new cures to prevent prematurity," Dr. Michal Elovitz of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia told Reuters Health by email.
History shows that most of humankind has been cared for by ordinary, local clinicians who are not in the spotlight.
<p>More than half of the apparent increase in childhood autism cases in Denmark between 1980 and 2011 may be due to changes in how those cases are reported, according to a new study.</p>
<p>Family medicine has become a global movement as a medical specialty. From small beginnings over a half century ago, it has now spread from its Western roots to all continents. The origins of family medicine lie in a long history of general practice in which the only doctor for much of the world was the generalist.</p>
Because the effects of modest alcohol consumption on cardiovascular structure and function is unclear, researchers of a study presented at ACC.19 analyzed the relationship.
Researchers examined the efficacy and safety of lower doses of an insulin-sensitizing drug in adults with prior stroke or transient ischemic attacks who have insulin resistance.
By Will Boggs MDNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Pediatric multiple sclerosis (MS) relapse rates increase with fat intake and decrease with vegetable intake, according to a U.S. multicenter study.
Researchers test the theory that vitamin D supplementation eases depression—and their findings contradict previous studies.
Eating more whole fruits—particularly apples, blueberries, and grapes—was significantly associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, according to new research from the Harvard School of Public Health.
Researchers sought to evaluate the prevalence of neuropathic pain features in patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), as well as the factors associated with neuropathic pain features.
Food trends come and go. One year, kale is the latest food in the culinary spotlight, being added to smoothies, salads and sold as chips. The next, avocados are America’s sweetheart. While both of these super foods are still in style and highly sought after, a few other ingredients and trends are making their way to your local grocery. Here’s a review of the top 5 latest food trends to look out for.
By Anne HardingNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Giving metformin to non-diabetics after an acute myocardial infarction does not improve left ventricular function, a new randomized trial shows.
<p>In a newly revised document, child and adolescent psychiatrists apply new research about autism spectrum disorder to recommendations for pediatricians and other clinicians.</p>
In this commentary, John W. Harrington, MD, writes about the struggles faced by some young adults with autism when finding employment and staying employed, managing work-related stress, and misinterpreting social interactions.