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December 2006 Archive
DECEMBER 18, 2006
Exercise May Reduce Lung Cancer Risk for Smokers
A new study finds that physical activity may reduce the risk of lung cancer in current and former smokers. However, smokers still have a much greater risk for lung cancer, regardless of their activity level, than people who've never smoked.
Adult Male Circumcision Reduces Risk of Acquiring HIV
Medically performed circumcision significantly reduces a man's risk of acquiring HIV through heterosexual intercourse, according to an interim review of data from two clinical trials. As a result, NIH’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) announced an early end to the trials this week.
Brain’s Fear Center Changes in Autism
People with autism have trouble engaging in give-and-take interactions and relating to others. A new brain imaging study gives insight into how such social deficits relate to patterns of development in the amygdala, the brain’s fear hub.
DECEMBER 11, 2006
Comparing Drugs for Schizophrenia
An economic analysis of a large-scale schizophrenia medication trial suggests that the older, first generation antipsychotic medication perphenazine is less expensive (up to 30 percent less) and no less effective than newer, second generation medications, suggesting that the older medications still have a role in treating schizophrenia.
Disability Among Older Americans Declines
Chronic disability among older Americans has dropped dramatically during the past two decades, according to a new study. The study suggests that older Americans’ health and function continue to improve at this critical time in the aging of the population.
The Costs and Benefits of Enhanced Depression Care
Outreach and enhanced interventions have been shown to help people with depression, but many employers think such programs would be too expensive to provide for their employees. A new analysis, however, shows that it may be in employers' best interests to offer programs that actively seek out and treat depression.
december 4, 2006
Monitoring Fetal Oxygen During Labor
Outreach and enhanced interventions have been shown to help people with depression, but many employers think such programs would be too expensive to provide for their employees. A new analysis, however, shows that it may be in employers’ best interests to offer programs that actively seek out and treat depression.
Studies Show Benefits of Caregiver Support Programs
Programs designed to support caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) can help improve the quality of life for the caregivers and delay nursing home placement of the patients, two new studies have found.
Structured Exercise for Seniors
A structured exercise program may boost the physical well-being of sedentary seniors who are at risk of losing independent functioning, a new study has found. The study also showed that older adults can safely begin a program of moderate exercise.
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