Asthma Associated With Suicidal Thoughts,
Attempts
FRIDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) -- People with asthma may be at
increased risk for suicidal thoughts with attempted suicide, but
not for suicidal thoughts without suicide attempts, according to a
U.S. study.
Patients Pleased With Laparoscopic GERD
Surgery
FRIDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) -- High levels of patient
satisfaction and low rates of re-surgery were found in patients
with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) who had minimally
invasive laparoscopic fundoplication (anti-reflux surgery)
performed by an experienced surgeon, says a U.S. study.
New Hope for Liver Diseases
FRIDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) -- Human liver cells have been
generated from embryonic stem cells using a new model, hopefully
opening the door to help scientists screen for harmful side effects
of new drugs before they are used in patients.
Carbon Monoxide May Help Bypass Surgery
Patients
FRIDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) -- Low doses of carbon monoxide
(CO) -- the potentially lethal gas in car exhaust fumes -- may help
protect the lungs of patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass
(CPB) surgery, German researchers say.
Drug for Deadly Lung Disease Shows Promise
FRIDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) -- Patients with a progressive
fibrosis of the lungs that's fatal within a few years of diagnosis
may finally have some reason for hope.
Lifestyle Changes Can Keep Diabetes at Bay for 14
Years
THURSDAY, May 22 (HealthDay News) -- Diet and exercise programs
for people at high risk for developing diabetes, when followed for
six years, can actually delay the development of diabetes for 14
years after the programs end, a new report finds.
Light Alcohol Consumption May Help Bones
FRIDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) -- Although excessive alcohol
consumption has long been associated with poor bone health, a new
review suggests that people who have just one drink a day may
actually have stronger bones that are less prone to fractures.
New Antioxidant Drug Shows Promise Against
Diabetes
FRIDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) -- A new antioxidant drug shows
benefits in the prevention and treatment of diabetes, but more
research on possible cardiovascular risks is needed before it is
used widely, a new study indicates.
Basketball Star Details His Struggle With Gout
FRIDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) -- He's a 15-year veteran of the
National Basketball Association, a four-time NBA All-Star, and head
coach of the Philadelphia 76ers. He's basketball great Maurice
Cheeks.
