Study examines trajectories in sleep disturbances before and after retirement over an extended time window
A study in the Nov.1 issue of the journal Sleep shows that retirement is followed by a sharp decrease in the prevalence of sleep disturbances. Findings suggest that this general improvement in sleep is likely to result from the removal of work-related demands and stress rather than from actual health benefits of retirement.
posted in category: Miscellaneous News tags: Depression Sleep Stress Fatigue
Congressman Mike Thompson lauded for endorsing the Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act
Today, Lung Cancer Alliance (LCA) praised Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) for his endorsement of the Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2009. Thompson joins Representatives Michael Honda (D-CA), Barbara Lee (D-CA) and Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA) in strengthening California's Congressional support for this critically needed legislation.
posted in category: Diseases/Conditions tags: Cancer Health and Human Services Lung Cancer Smoking Veterans Affairs Cancer, lung
CNS cancer survivors have greater neurocognitive dysfunction than survivors of other types of cancer
Brain tumors in childhood cast a long shadow on survivors. The first study of the lasting impact of these tumors -- the most common solid malignancies in childhood -- shows that survivors have ongoing cognitive problems.
posted in category: Diseases/Conditions tags: Bone Brain Brain Tumor Cancer Cell Cortex Education Hodgkin's Disease Leukemia Nervous System Paralysis Stroke Bone Tumors Tumor Hearing impairment Radiation
Unexpected consequences emerge in patients who are prescribed PPI medications for reflux diseases
Despite being highly effective and beneficial for many patients, unexpected consequences are emerging in patients who are prescribed proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for reflux diseases. Physicians are warned to monitor these effects and prescribe these medications carefully, according to a new commentary published in the November 2009 issue of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.
posted in category: Diseases/Conditions tags: Calcium Clostridium difficile Diarrhea Diet Otolaryngology Pneumonia Vitamin B12 Reflux
Cost effective treatments and improved survival rates may help dialysis patients
Improving survival among dialysis patients may increase treatment costs significantly, according to a paper being presented at the American Society of Nephrology's 42nd Annual Meeting and Scientific Exposition in San Diego, CA.
posted in category: Diseases/Conditions tags: Dialysis Nephrology
