Surgery Not Responsible For Long-Term Cognitive Decline In Bypass Patients

Among the many factors involved in deciding how to treat coronary artery disease, physicians must evaluate overall outcomes and the potential for complications. Some studies have found that cognitive decline and neurologic complications, such as stroke, have been associated with coronary artery bypass surgery.

Legislation To Block New Medicaid Rules Shows Congress Not 'Serious About Spending Discipline,' Wall Street Journal Writes

"Congress is currently resisting" new Medicaid regulations that "attempt to rein ... in a Big Con that everyone acknowledges": states "have been goosing their financial arrangements to maximize their federal payout and dump more of their costs onto taxpayers nationwide, " the Wall Street Journal writes in an editorial.

Mapping Of Prostate Cancer Genes Opens The Door To New Treatments

Genetic changes during the initiation and progression of prostate cancer have eluded scientists to date. Now for the first time researchers have identified a specific gene expression profile of prostate cancer stem cells, with important implications for future treatments.

News From The American Chemical Society, May 14, 2008

New-generation artificial cornea could restore vision for millions worldwideAn improved artificial cornea, which could restore the vision of more than 10 million people worldwide who are blind due to diseased corneas, finally is moving toward reality, scientists in California conclude in a new analysis of research on the topic.

Advances In Colorectal Cancer Detection, Sedation Procedures And Computer-Assistance

New developments in polyp detection, colonoscopy preparation and sedation techniques that will increase the effectiveness of colonoscopy and ease patient concerns about the procedure were presented at Digestive Disease Week 2008 (DDW ).

Research Advances May Help Prevent And Improve Diagnosis Of Celiac Disease

For those suffering from celiac disease, there may be good news on the horizon. New research presented at Digestive Disease Week 2008 (DDW ) will discuss the latest advancements in the diagnosis and prevention of celiac sprue. DDW is the largest international gathering of physicians and researchers in the fields of gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy and gastrointestinal surgery.

Erectile Dysfunction Not Only Interferes With Romance, It Warns Of Future Heart Disease

Erectile dysfunction is always a matter of the heart, but new research shows that more than romance is at stake. Two new studies of men with type 2 diabetes found that erectile dysfunction (ED) was a powerful early warning sign for serious heart disease, including heart attack and death.

Data Show GATTEX Reduces Parenteral Nutrition Requirements For Short Bowel Syndrome Patients

NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: NPSP) has reported the presentation of Phase 3 data at the annual Digestive Disease Week (DDW) Congress on GATTEX™ (teduglutide), a novel investigational compound that may reduce dependence upon parenteral nutrition (PN) in patients with intestinal failure associated with short bowel syndrome (SBS).

Parallel Trade: Switzerland, The EU, And The US - International Society For Pharmacoeconomics And Outcomes Research

Parallel Trade of pharmaceutical products has become a common phenomenon in many parts of the world, with significant impact on the healthcare systems of the countries involved.

Black Patients Face Higher Rates Of Death In Early Stages Of Chronic Kidney Disease

Black patients have a higher risk of dying in the early stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD) than whites, according to a study appearing in the July 2008 issue of the Journal of the American Society Nephrology (JASN).