Pioneering surgery rebuilds tumour ravaged face
September 9th, 2012 - 7:02 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 9 (IANS) A pioneering technique helped surgeons rebuild a dysfunctional lower jaw and mouth, besides preserving a patient's ability to eat and speak after the removal of an ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Romney lands in controversy with ‘birther’ joke
August 25th, 2012 - 12:25 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 25 (IANS) A 'birther' joke has landed presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney in a controversy with a not so amused Obama camp accusing him of ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Cellphone holding shows your dominant side of brain
February 22nd, 2012 - 4:52 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 22 (IANS) If your left brain is dominant, then you are likely to hold your cellphone in the right hand and place it against the same side ear, ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Are erratic heartbeats tied to unexplained strokes?
February 3rd, 2012 - 5:58 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 3 (IANS) Occasional erratic heartbeats seem to trigger about a fifth of unexplained strokes, while a third of the survivors leave hospital with the cause of their stroke ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Regular medication can ease severe asthma attacks
January 3rd, 2012 - 7:10 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 3 (IANS) A quarter of severe asthma attacks could be averted if only patients took their prescribed medication regularly, according to a new study by the Henry Ford ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Cotton swab use may result in ruptured eardrum
April 29th, 2011 - 3:29 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 29 (ANI): Inserting a cotton swab into the ear may result in a ruptured eardrum, according to a new study.It also showed that in most cases the rupture heals on ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Drug cocktail shows promise against hepatitis C
March 31st, 2011 - 12:21 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 31 (ANI): A team of researchers has suggested that a three-drug cocktail can eliminate the hepatitis C virus in patients far more effectively than the current two-drug regimen."This study represents ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Robot-assisted surgery to remove cancerous prostate glands is safe
March 24th, 2011 - 3:19 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 24 (ANI): Experts at Henry Ford Hospital have found that robot-assisted surgery to remove cancerous prostate glands is safe over the long term, with a major complication rate of less ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Surgery for obstructive sleep apnea reduces drowsiness during daytime
January 28th, 2011 - 5:42 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 28 (ANI): A new study from Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit has found that patients with obstructive sleep apnea who undergo surgery to improve their breathing get a better night's ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Shoulder function not fully restored after surgery: Study
January 17th, 2011 - 5:27 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 17 (ANI): A new study has revealed that shoulder motion after rotator cuff surgery remains significantly different when compared to the patient's opposite shoulder.In the Henry Ford Hospital study that ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
5 risk factors for late-stage head and neck cancer identified
October 29th, 2010 - 12:20 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 29 (ANI): Researchers at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit say that developing a molecular fingerprint for head and neck cancer tumors could help improve diagnosis and treatment for this deadly ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Genetic ancestry has no effect on asthma response in African Americans
September 28th, 2010 - 4:13 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sep 28 (ANI): Genetic ancestry has no role to play in how African American patients with asthma respond to medication, according to a Henry Ford Hospital study.Researchers found that improved ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Racial disparities in head, neck cancer more to do with society than biology
September 27th, 2010 - 4:31 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sep 27 (ANI): A new study has suggested that head and neck cancer outcomes associated with race may be more closely linked to social and behavioural factors than biological differences, especially ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
MRSA infection linked to high mortality
September 13th, 2010 - 1:19 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sep 13 (ANI): Scientists have found that a MRSA infection with a reduced susceptibility to the antibiotic drug vancomycin is linked to high mortality.A Henry Ford Hospital study has found that ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
New robotic head and neck cancer surgery preserves speech sans scarring
September 8th, 2010 - 4:56 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sep 8 (ANI): Doctors have developed an incisionless robotic surgical procedure that would allow patients to get certain head and neck cancer tumours removed without visible scarring, while preserving speech and ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Sunscreens containing vitamin A do not cause skin cancer: Study
August 11th, 2010 - 4:25 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 11 (ANI): There is no evidence that the inclusion of retinyl palmitate (vitamin A) in sunscreens can cause cancer in humans, according to a new study."Earlier this year, the Environmental ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Keyboards ‘more contaminated with bacteria than emergency departments’
June 4th, 2010 - 6:00 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 4 (ANI): Computer keyboards in hospitals can be more contaminated with bacteria than emergency departments, a new American study has shown.The study conducted at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit found ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Synthetic peptide may repair, regenerate stroke-injured brain tissue
June 2nd, 2010 - 12:47 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 2 (ANI): A synthetic version of a naturally occurring peptide may be able to create new blood vessels and repair damaged nerve cells in lab animals, according to researchers."This successful ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Exercise can keep cancer patients healthier
May 22nd, 2010 - 2:36 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 22 (IANS) Breast and prostate cancer patients who regularly exercise during and after cancer treatment report having a better quality of life and being less fatigued.
"Using exercise as an approach ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Exercise benefits cancer patients
May 21st, 2010 - 3:34 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 21 (ANI): A new study by researchers at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit Breast suggests that breast and prostate cancer patients who regularly exercise during and after cancer treatment report ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Extended hepatitis C treatment after liver transplant beneficial for patients
May 3rd, 2010 - 3:36 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 3 (ANI): A new study has shown that extending hepatitis C treatment for liver transplant patients beyond current standards results in high clearance rates of the hepatitis C virus from ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Rollercoaster rides can cause ear injury
May 1st, 2010 - 1:00 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 1 (ANI): The sharp turns, ups and downs, and high speeds of today's roller coasters could cause damage to your ears, say physicians at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.The case ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Hepatitis C infection doubles kidney cancer risk
April 8th, 2010 - 2:17 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 8 (ANI): Infection with the hepatitis C virus increases the risk for developing kidney cancer, physicians at Henry Ford Hospital have found.Using administrative data from more than 67,000 Henry Ford ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Skin transplant raises hope for vitiligo patients
March 10th, 2010 - 4:43 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 10 (ANI): Doctors at Henry Ford Hospital have shown that skin transplant surgery is safe and effective for treating vitiligo.In their study, Henry Ford researchers followed 23 patients for up ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Electromagnetic pulses beneficial for osteoarthritis patients
March 7th, 2010 - 12:15 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 7 (ANI): Henry Ford Hospital researchers have claimed that electromagnetic pulses significantly decrease pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis of the knee.In the double-blind, randomized placebo-controlled study, 34 patients used ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Diabetes drug raises bone fracture risk in older women
February 11th, 2010 - 3:12 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 11 (ANI): Women with type 2 diabetes who take a commonly prescribed class of medications to treat insulin resistance may be at a higher risk for developing bone fractures, Henry ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Online food programs can improve eating habits
February 5th, 2010 - 1:47 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 05 (ANI): Online programs focusing on the benefits of fruits and vegetables can inspire people to eat healthy, a new study claims.After a 12-month long study, researchers at Henry Ford ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Acupuncture perks up sex drive of breast cancer patients
December 30th, 2009 - 5:42 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 30 (IANS) Acupuncture not only reduces hot flashes of breast cancer patients but it also perks up their sex drive and sense of well-being.
A Henry Ford Hospital (HFH) study ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Acupuncture boosts libido, decreases hot flashes in breast cancer patients
December 30th, 2009 - 12:01 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 30 (ANI): A new study has shown that acupuncture not only helps reduce hot flashes, but also improves sex drive of breast cancer patients.The Henry Ford Hospital study revealed that ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Simulated ultrasound training improves safety without risk to patients
November 30th, 2009 - 5:04 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 30 (ANI): Researchers at Henry Ford Hospital have claimed that using mannequins to teach trainee doctors how to do ultrasound-guided procedures could be an effective way to improve their skills ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Elevated biomarkers compromise quality of life in heart attack patients post-discharge
November 16th, 2009 - 3:49 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 16 (ANI): There is an increased level of cardiac biomarkers in the blood of heart attack patients for several months after leaving the hospital, which often leads to more shortness ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
MRSA strain linked to high mortality rates
November 1st, 2009 - 1:22 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 1 (ANI): A new study by researchers at Henry Ford Hospital study has shown that a strain of MRSA that causes bloodstream infections is five times more lethal than other ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Extending hepatitis C treatment for liver transplant patients may be beneficial
November 1st, 2009 - 1:20 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 1 (ANI): A study by doctors at Henry Ford Hospital has shown that extending hepatitis C treatment for liver transplant patients results in high rates of clearance of the hepatitis ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Hepatitis B doesn’t raise pancreatic cancer risk
November 1st, 2009 - 12:35 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 1 (ANI): Contrary to popular opinion, hepatitis B doesn't appear to increase the risk of developing pancreatic cancer, say researchers.However, the overall analysis has revealed that only age is significant ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Racial discrimination exists in kidney transplants too, claims Indian-origin researcher
October 31st, 2009 - 2:19 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 31 (ANI): Racial discrimination exists even when it comes to kidney transplant-survival rates of transplant recipients is jeopardised if the donor belongs to a different race, a study by an ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |