Some autistic kids may not find pleasure in human voices, according to a new brain-imaging study from Stanford University. The research, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, might help explain why kids with autism have difficulty with the social and emotional aspects of human speech...
Bacterial infections kill tens of thousands of North Americans every year. The fact it can take days to find out which bacteria are behind the infections and even longer to establish exactly which drugs will work, doesn't help. Now according to a new study, a chip that identifies bacteria in minutes promises to slash those timescales...
A blood test can detect antibodies of HPV that can cause throat and oral cancers years before the symptoms of the disease become apparent, researchers from the National Cancer Institute and the International Agency for Research on Cancer reported in the Journal of Clinical Oncology...
Pregnant women exposed to high levels of air pollution are twice as likely to have a child with autism compared to women exposed to low levels, scientists from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) reported in Environmental Health Perspectives (June 18th edition)...
A study of wild mice, which typically carry several parasitic infections at a time, finds treating one infection may worsen another. Led by the University of Edinburgh, the study is the first of its kind to suggest multiple infections may compete with each other and attempts to eliminate one could give another a foothold that results in poorer health...
Some autistic kids may not find pleasure in human voices, according to a new brain-imaging study from Stanford University. The research, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, might help explain why kids with autism have difficulty with the social and emotional aspects of human speech...
Low testosterone worsens the harmful effects of obesity in the nervous system, a new study in mice finds. The results were presented at The Endocrine Society's 95th Annual Meeting in San Francisco...
A treatment known as whole body vibration therapy significantly increases bone strength among adolescents with cerebral palsy, a new clinical trial from New Zealand shows. The results were presented at The Endocrine Society's 95th Annual Meeting in San Francisco. Cerebral palsy affects more than half a million people in the United States...
Scientists at the University of Massachusetts Medical School have developed a novel transgenic system which allows them to remotely activate individual brain cells in the model organism Drosophila using ambient temperature...
Locating a car that's blowing its horn in heavy traffic, channel-hopping between football and a thriller on TV without losing the plot, and not forgetting the start of a sentence by the time we have read to the end - we consider all of these to be normal everyday functions. They enable us to react to fast-changing circumstances and to carry out even com […]
The New York Times reports that millions of people shopping in the new online marketplaces will discover their choices -- or lack thereof -- will depend on where they live. The Washington Post reports that many states are racing to have the online marketplaces ready to enroll people by Oct. 1. Also in the news, exchange developments from Wisconsin, Californi […]
The Associated Press reports that the funding sought by the Obama administration for the Internal Revenue Service's health law activities could be in jeopardy as a result of recent scandals. Meanwhile, The Hill reports that GOP lawmakers are developing plans for handling constituents' questions about the health law.
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, include reports about how states are tackling the implementation of specific provisions of the health law.
The Associated Press reports on the health law's requirement that employers with more than 50 workers provide affordable health coverage or face fines. But what is affordable? And will workers be helped or hindered by the rule?
Routine screening for coronary artery disease is of no value for adults with diabetes who have no symptoms of heart problems, says a report in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Older individuals with type 2 diabetes who have been hospitalized with severe low blood sugar levels seem to have a greater risk of developing dementia, new research suggests. at MUSC
Low-income women with diabetes who are pregnant or who recently gave birth face almost twice the risk of depression compared to women without diabetes, says a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Here is a wake-up call to the millions of American men and women with type 2 diabetes: Snoring at night or nodding off during the day may be symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea
Adding lentil soup and pasta to your diet may be the way to go if you have type 2 diabetes, based on a new study about the benefits of low-glycemic foods.
While less strict blood sugar control may be appropriate for some diabetes patients, most should adhere to the target goal of an A1C level of less than 7 percent that has long been recommended for reducing the risk of diabetes-related complications. A1C is a measure of blood glucose levels over the previous two or three months.
The rate of new cases of type 2 diabetes has nearly doubled in the United States in the last decade, with most new cases appearing in southern states, says a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report.
XXX USCMA Congreso Médico
‘Bicentenario Independencia de Colombia’
Bogotá, Colombia - Julio 28 – 31 2010
Sede:
Auditorio Universidad Javeriana y Auditorio Academia Nacional de Medicina de Colombia.
Recordamos a nuestros Asociados que con este evento celebramos los 30 años de la fundación de USCMA y el bicentenario de la Independencia de nuestro País.
Only those of us who have experienced the terror of threatened captivity may truly appreciate the heroes that three Cleveland women became as they seized the chance of escape.
Botulinum toxin injections are first-line treatment for cervical dystonia, and although the injections can have adverse effects, adequate consent is rarely obtained from patients, a study shows. Formal consent was deficient at the time of an initial injection and even more so at subsequent ones. “What tends to happen is there’s a mention of consent [...]
Dr. Leonard B. Miller, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Boston, works with his patients to find the best solution for their needs and ensure successful results. While BOTOX® injections are typically used to smooth wrinkles or cosmetically enhance facial features, there are a variety of other conditions the minimally-invasive treatment can be used to addr […]
New York plastic surgeon Dr. Scott J. Zevon publishes valuable patient resource, “Consumers’ Guide to Effective Botox Use Every year over 4 million Americans add BOTOX® injections to their to-do list, making it by far the most popular cosmetic treatment in the nation, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. But improperly performed [ […]
Frown lines, forehead creases and crow’s-feet, oh my! If the rise in Botox procedures is any indication, the fountain of youth might be found in a syringe, even for 20-somethings whose signs of aging are often invisible to the naked eye. “I think as I’ve kind of gotten a little older, I’ve just kind of [...]
Despite the availability of many cosmetic surgeries and procedures to treat the aging face, there is still little understanding of how the face grows older. A special presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), being held April 11-16, 2013, in New York, NY, will review current results from [...]
A new study examining more than a million individuals aged older than 45 years has, for the first time, verified an upper, safe limit for vitamin D in terms of mortality and cardiovascular events. The researchers also confirm the increased risk of death from suboptimal levels of the vitamin, corroborating the findings of many previous [...]
A new wrinkle has developed in the fight by the FDA against counterfeit drugs. An unapproved, foreign version of the cosmetic treatment Botox has shown up in the U.S., this time in counterfeit packaging that makes it appear to be the same product that is made for the U.S. market. The agency said in a [...]
Allergan Inc. (AGN)’s Botox, used primarily for cosmetic treatments, is also approved as a preventative therapy for migraines, though only for severe sufferers who have attacks lasting four hours or more at least 15 days a month. That means only about 10 percent of migraine patients qualify for that option. Sales for Botox as a [...]
Study Shows Increased Physical Self Awareness Stemming From The Social Media Mirror Social media is leading consumers to have a more self-critical eye, according to a new survey by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS). The annual poll of 752 of the organization’s board-certified facial plastic surgeons found that there w […]
Preliminary research suggests procedure could have advantages over traditional method of fat removal Laser-assisted liposuction might provide an option for people who want stubborn pockets of fat removed but fear they’ll be left with loose skin. Traditional liposuction, a fat-removing cosmetic surgery procedure, is generally reserved for people with firm ski […]
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Two long-awaited independent reviews of a controversial Medtronic Inc bone growth product show it works as well as traditional bone grafts taken from patients, but it may not be as safe.Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pages: Bone Grafts, Spine Injuries and Disorders
Many contend with extreme temperatures in sleeping quarters; daytime fatigue could threaten worker safety Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Farm Health and Safety, Heat Illness, Occupational Health
Harmful effects in older patients include muscle, kidney damage, researchers say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Antibiotics, Seniors' Health, Statins
Watching and routinely examining men with early, slow-growing prostate cancer is more effective and cheaper than sending them to surgery or radiation right away, according to a new study.Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pages: Men's Health, Prostate Cancer
Issue is important to growing number of elderly living with heart disease, researcher says Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Heart Diseases, Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators, Seniors' Health
Many of the more than 4,200 TV pitches children view each year highlight fatty, sugary fare Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Hispanic American Health, Obesity in Children
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Mil Gracias por su amable comentario
Me parece que eventos ya pasados, particularmente or casi un ano, deberian removerse de la web, pues mas tienden a confundir que informar…………
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Es muy posible que sea asi.
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Por favor informenme, cuando es el proximo congreso de la asociacion.
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