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Brain Connectivity Linked to Visual Task Performance
Functional connectivity within and
between the visual cortex is correlated with the ability to
perform a perceptual task, according to a study published
online Feb. 6 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of
Sciences.
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Change in Fitness or Fatness Impacts Cardio Risk Factors
Maintaining or improving fitness
and preventing fat gain are both associated with a lower
likelihood of developing cardiovascular disease risk factors in
healthy adults, according to a study published in the Feb. 14
issue of the Journal of the American College of
Cardiology.
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DRAGON Score Helps Predict Functional Outcomes in Stroke
A new scoring method can aid
clinicians in predicting functional outcomes for patients with
ischemic stroke receiving intravenous alteplase, according to a
study published in the Feb. 7 issue of Neurology.
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Exercise Test May Predict Post-Liver Transplant Survival
Anaerobic threshold, as determined
by submaximal cardiopulmonary exercise testing, may have value
in predicting 90-day post-transplant survival for patients
undergoing liver transplantation, according to a study
published in the February issue of Liver
Transplantation.
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Fluoxetine, Venlafaxine Tied to Drop in Adult Suicide Behaviors
Treatment with the antidepressants
fluoxetine hydrochloride and venlafaxine hydrochloride is
associated with a reduction in suicidal thoughts and behavior
in adult and geriatric patients and has no impact on such
thoughts or behavior in youths, according to a study published
online Feb. 6 in the Archives of General Psychiatry.
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Massage Reduces Inflammation Following Hard Exercise
Massage therapy following strenuous
exercise reduces inflammation and promotes the growth of new
mitochondria in skeletal muscle, according to a study published
in the Feb. 1 issue of Science Translational Medicine.
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Mechanism for Metabolic Effects of Resveratrol Elucidated
By inhibiting phosphodiesterase 4
in skeletal muscle, resveratrol triggers a series of
intracellular events, including indirect activation of sirtuin
1, according to an experimental study published in the Feb. 3
issue of Cell.
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More Than 4,500 Children Hospitalized for Abuse in 2006
More than 4,500 children were
hospitalized due to serious physical abuse in 2006, and 300 of
these children died in the hospital due to physical abuse,
according to a study published online Feb. 6 in
Pediatrics.
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Noroviruses Are Leading Cause of Hospital Infections
Norovirus outbreaks are the leading
cause of infection outbreaks in hospitals, particularly in the
non-acute care setting, and often lead to unit closure,
according to an article published in the February issue of the
American Journal of Infection Control.
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Pediatric Stem Cell Transplant Recipients Are Resilient
Pediatric patients undergoing stem
cell transplantation have a positive overall adjustment and
health-related quality of life, according to a study published
online Feb. 6 in Pediatrics.
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RA Drug Trial Funding Source Not Linked to Outcome
Rheumatoid arthritis drug therapy
randomized controlled trials funded by industry are not more
likely to result in a positive outcome, according to research
published online Jan. 24 in Arthritis & Rheumatism.
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Social Exclusion Impacts Child Physical Activity Behaviors
For children, simulated ostracism
is associated with reduced participation in physical activity,
according to a study published online Feb. 6 in
Pediatrics.
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Startle Response Up in Early-Onset Alcohol Dependence
Early-onset alcohol-dependent
patients have increased acoustic startle responses compared
with late-onset alcohol-dependent patients or healthy controls,
according to a study published online Jan. 24 in Alcoholism:
Clinical & Experimental Research.
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Teen Exposure to Secondhand Smoke in Cars Declines
Secondhand smoke exposure in cars
has significantly declined among middle school and high school
students over the last decade, but approximately a quarter of
nonsmoking students are still exposed, according to a study
published online Feb. 6 in Pediatrics.
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Weight Loss Impacts Leg Muscle, Strength in Knee OA
In patients with osteoarthritis of
the knee, a 16-week low-energy diet program results in
independent losses of leg muscle tissue and strength, and is
accompanied by improvements in body mass-normalized muscle
strength, according to research published in the February issue
of Arthritis & Rheumatism.
