2012

November

• CHOP experts describe research in pediatric heart disease

• Rethinking body mass index (BMI) for assessing cancer risk

• Genital injuries send thousands to emergency care each year: study

• Statins may be linked to cancer survival

• Marijuana legalization victories could be short-lived

• Colorado becomes first U.S. state to legalize recreational marijuana

• Early treatment sparks striking brain changes in autism

• Visible aging signs may predict heart disease

• Most women exposed to second-hand tobacco smoke in China

• Drug trio improved effectiveness of cancer treatment, protected heart

• New study finds that 75 percent of patients taking popular blood-thinners are getting wrong dose

• Angioplasty costs are higher at non-surgery hospitals

• Drug doesn’t significantly lower risk of major heart problems in dialysis patients

• When considering bariatric surgery think about bones

• Europe approves high-price gene therapy

• Gen X overtaking baby boomers on obesity

• The cost of prescription drugs - a comparison of 2 countries

• Gene required for nerve regeneration identified

• High-protein diet may help some people shed pounds

October

• Kids who smoke menthol more likely to get hooked

• Couple of weekly portions of oily fish can help ward off stroke

• Metabolic syndrome makes a difference in hormone therapy risk

• Bullying has long-term health consequences

• Target Obesity Early to Succeed in Kids

• Brain Hemorrhage Less Deadly in Kids

• Smoking Bans Boost Heart Health

• Smoking causes asthma in second generation offspring

• New pediatric heart failure guidelines a first in Canada

• Acupuncture may ease cancer-related fatigue

• Exercise is smart for your heart – and makes you smarter

• Migraine in children may affect school performance

• Smoke-free laws led quickly to fewer hospitalizations

• More doctors use ultrasound to diagnose, manage rheumatic diseases

• Overweight, obesity in adolescents linked with increased risk for end-stage renal disease over time

• Sambazon disputes study on energy drink caffeine levels

• Six new cases reported in meningitis outbreak

• Influenza vaccine may reduce risk of heart disease and death

• Exercise boosts satisfaction with life, researchers find

• New genes discovered for adult BMI levels

• Lonely older adults face more health risks

• Omega-3 Intake Heightens Working Memory in Healthy Young Adults

• Study shows PFO closure may be superior to medical therapy in preventing stroke

• Exercising in your 70s ‘may stop brain shrinkage’

• School “hand hygiene” plan shows no asthma benefit

• Rutgers Researchers Say Daily Drinking Can Be Risky

• Partial sleep deprivation linked to obesity

• Green tea drinkers show lower cancer risks

• Lifting weights protects against metabolic syndrome

• Migratory birds’ ticks can spread viral haemorrhagic fever

• Low adoption by large hospital ICUs of catheter-associated urinary tract infection precautions

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