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iHeal: A mobile device for preventing and treating drug use

February 8, 2012
Imagine a device combining sensors to measure physiological changes. Then imagine a smartphone with software applications designed to respond to your bodily changes in an attempt to change your behavior. That is the vision behind "iHeal," currently being developed by Edward Boyer from the University of Massachusetts Medical School in ...

Cefpodoxime not effective in treating uncomplicated cystitis in women

February 8, 2012
Short-term use of the antibiotic cefpodoxime for the treatment of women with uncomplicated cystitis (bladder infection) did not meet criteria for noninferiority for achieving clinical cure compared with ciprofloxacin, a drug in the fluoroquinolone class of antibiotics for which there have been concerns about overuse and a resulting increase in ...

A mobile device for preventing and treating drug use

February 8, 2012
(Springer) Imagine a device combining sensors to measure physiological changes. Then imagine a smartphone with software applications designed to respond to your bodily changes in an attempt to change your behavior. That is the vision behind "iHeal," a device to detect developing drug cravings and intervene as the cravings develop ...

Study evaluates antibiotic option for treating bladder infection in women

February 8, 2012
Short-term use of the antibiotic cefpodoxime for the treatment of women with uncomplicated cystitis (bladder infection) did not meet criteria for noninferiority for achieving clinical cure compared with ciprofloxacin, a drug in the fluoroquinolone class of antibiotics for which there have been concerns about overuse and a resulting increase in ...

Reviewing Ways To Balance The Benefits Of Oxaliplatin With Its Side Effects When Treating Colon Cancer

February 7, 2012
The drug oxaliplatin is a major reason the prognosis for metastatic colon cancer has gone from an expected survival of several months to a couple years. Unfortunately, the drug can also carry with it debilitating neurological side effects, which generally start as the sensation of pins and needles in fingers ...

Magnetic therapy becoming more popular for treating depression

February 6, 2012
(Medical Xpress) -- A new magnetic therapy that treats major depression recently received a major boost when the government announced Medicare will cover the procedure in Illinois.

Treating Brain Injuries With Stem Cell Transplants – Promising Results

February 4, 2012
The February edition of Neurosurgery reports that animal experiments in brain-injured rats have shown that stem cells injected via the carotid artery travel directly to the brain, greatly enhancing functional recovery...

Manuka Honey Could Be The Answer For Treating And Preventing Wound Infections

February 2, 2012
Manuka honey could help clear chronic wound infections and even prevent them from developing in the first place, according to a new study published in Microbiology. The findings provide further evidence for the clinical use of manuka honey to treat bacterial infections in the face of growing antibiotic resistance. Streptococcus ...

Clot-busting drugs appear safe for treating ‘wake-up’ stroke patients

February 1, 2012
Clot-busting drugs may be safe for patients who wake up experiencing stroke symptoms, according to preliminary research presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2012.

Clot-busting drugs appear safe for treating ‘wake-up’ stroke patients

February 1, 2012
(American Heart Association) Clot-busting drugs may be safe for patients who wake up experiencing stroke symptoms, according to preliminary research presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2012.

Honey could be effective at treating and preventing wound infections

February 1, 2012
Manuka honey could help clear chronic wound infections and even prevent them from developing in the first place, according to a new study published in Microbiology. The findings provide further evidence for the clinical use of manuka honey to treat bacterial infections in the face of growing antibiotic resistance.

NAET safe and effective in treating children with allergy-related autism

January 31, 2012
Researchers at the NAET Autism Treatment Center in Buena Park, CA, hypothesized that major contributors to the development and symptoms of autism include food and nutrient sensitivities. They applied NAET, a combination of a special form of acupressure and kinesiology, to desensitize subjects to multiple allergens as a way to ...