Archive for July, 2010
New Study Implicates Healthcare Utilization Rates, More than Biology, in Colorectal Cancer Disparities
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010Higher rates of colorectal cancer incidence and mortality experienced by African-Americans may be driven largely by differences in health care utilization, and less by biology, according to a new study led by researchers from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health.
In a study involving more than 60,000 people who [...]
Teen Birth Rates Drop in 2008 Following a Two-Year Increase
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010The teen birth rate in the United States fell 2 percent between 2007 and 2008, after rising the previous two years, according to a report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics.
“Births: Preliminary Data for 2008,” based on an analysis of 99.9 percent of birth records [...]
Walking associated with lower stroke risk in women
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010Study highlights:
In a nearly 12-year follow-up study, women who walked two or more hours per week had a significantly lower risk of stroke than women who didn’t walk.
Women who reportedly walked at a brisk pace also had a significantly lower risk of stroke than non-walkers.
DALLAS, April 6, 2010 — Women who walked two or more [...]
FDA Approves First Biodegradable Sealant Patch for Cardiovascular Surgery
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved TachoSil, the first absorbable fibrin sealant patch for use in cardiovascular surgery to prevent mild and moderate bleeding from small blood vessels, when standard surgical techniques are ineffective or impractical.
TachoSil is a ready-to-use surgical patch composed of a dry collagen sponge made from horse tendons, and coated [...]