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- Survey: Nearly 20% of young adults have personality disorder
Personal interviews with more than 5,000 adults ages 19 to 25 revealed almost 20% had some type of personality disorder that affected their everyday lives, such as obsessive or compulsive tendencies. Adding in substance abuse, the study showed almost half of the young adults had some type of psychiatric condition. Researchers also found fewer than 25% of college-age respondents with mental problems were getting treatment. Yahoo!/The Associated Press
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- Guidelines call for more routine HIV testing
New guidelines from the American College of Physicians say all patients ages 13 and older should routinely be screened for HIV, even if the patient does not engage in risky behaviors. The recommendations differ from those put forth by the CDC and other groups. NYTimes.com
(12/1)
- Fibroid growth rates affected by race, age
Researchers say fibroid tumor growth rates decline in white women after age 35, but the same doesn't hold true for black women. Researchers say aside from race and age, the only other factor affecting fibroid growth is the number of tumors, with single fibroids growing much faster than multiple fibroids. Reuters
(12/1)
- Acupuncture better than aspirin for chronic headaches
Duke University researchers say a review of studies involving 4,000 patients finds acupuncture is better than drugs like aspirin for reducing the severity and frequency of chronic headaches. The studies show 62% of patients who were treated with acupuncture found relief, compared with 45% of those who took drugs. Reuters
(12/1)
- Study: C-section babies have much higher risk of asthma
A study that included some 3,000 children found Caesarean section babies have an 80% higher risk of developing asthma than those delivered vaginally. The Swiss researchers say babies born vaginally are exposed to their mother's bacteria in the birth canal, which helps prime their immune systems and could reduce the risk of asthma. Reuters
(12/1)
- Researchers identify genes that affect degree of illness
An Australian study involving 300 people found that about 28% had certain gene combinations that made them more vulnerable to serious symptoms or prolonged bouts of illness, while 18% had a genetic profile that enabled them to recover quickly. The results could be used to develop more personalized therapies for common infectious ailments and to identify those who require priority treatment in case of a pandemic, the lead researcher said. Telegraph (London)
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- Vanda drug shows promise in bringing jet-lag relief
A study that monitored 450 people who experienced simulated jet lag found that those who got the highest of four doses of Vanda Pharmaceuticals' tasimelteon had 89% sleep efficiency the first night, compared with 71% for placebo. Tasimelteon imitates the function of melatonin, a hormone that regulates the body's sleep-wake cycle. A medical expert not involved in the company-sponsored research said further studies are needed to verify whether the drug works for shift workers or travelers. Los Angeles Times
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- Utah may require college students to have health insurance
Utah officials say the state may require all higher education students to have health insurance. The 18- to 34-year-old age group has the highest uninsured rate in Utah, and while many students can afford coverage, most don't see a need for it. The governor's office says a low-cost health insurance proposal for students could be ready for the Legislature next session. The Salt Lake Tribune (Utah)
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NP dies in El Paso
Ruth Sagredo Velasco, former AANP member and an NP in El Paso, Texas, was shot to death while driving in the funeral procession of her sister. Velasco worked at the Texas Tech Hospital Health Sciences Center's division of neurosurgery. Find more information here.
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