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Written by M P McCabe; E Price; L Piterman; D Lording
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Friday, 04 July 2008 |
Abstract
Recent research on the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED) has focused on medical interventions, in particular oral medications. The current study examined the effectiveness of an internet-based psychological intervention for this condition. In total, 31 men (12 in treatment group, 19 in control group) completed the program. The results demonstrated that men who completed the program reported improved erectile functioning and sexual relationship satisfaction and quality. The implications of these findings for the treatment of ED are discussed.
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Written by News Author: Pauline Anderson CME Author: Charles Vega, MD
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Friday, 04 July 2008 |
High consumption of coffee or tea every day appears to protect male smokers against at least 1 type of stroke, a new study suggests.
This large, prospective, observational study showed that Finnish smokers who consumed 8 or more cups of coffee per day had a 23% lowered risk for cerebral infarction, whereas those who drank 2 or more cups of black tea daily had a 21% lowered risk for this type of stroke vs those who drank little or none of these beverages. The associations were independent of risk factors such as a history of coronary heart disease.
Their report is published in the June 2008 issue of Stroke. |
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Written by News Author: Laurie Barclay, MD CME Author: Laurie Barclay, MD
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Friday, 04 July 2008 |
To improve surgical safety worldwide, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new safety checklist for surgical teams to use in operating rooms, according to a report regarding the Safe Surgery Saves Lives initiative, published online June 25 in The Lancet and also available on the WHO Web site. These WHO guidelines and checklist are the first edition, and they will be finalized for dissemination by late 2008, after completion of evaluation in 8 pilot sites globally.
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Written by News Author: Laurie Barclay, MD CME Author: Hien T. Nghiem, MD
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Friday, 04 July 2008 |
Intensive interventions can increase walking behavior, according to the results of a review reported in the July issue of Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise.
"Walking is the most prevalent and preferred method of physical activity for both work and leisure purposes, thus making it a prime target for physical activity promotion interventions," write David M. Williams, PhD, from Brown Medical School and The Miriam Hospital, Centers for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine, in Providence, Rhode Island, and colleagues. "Although researchers have made great strides in understanding the impact of physical activity on biological mechanisms that influence the natural history of chronic diseases, the current challenge is to continue to develop intervention programs that successfully target the psychological and the social–ecological mechanisms." |
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Written by News Author: Laurie Barclay, MD CME Author: Désirée Lie, MD, MSEd
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Dietary patterns affect the risk for type 2 diabetes to a greater extent vs intake of specific food groups, according to findings from the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA), reported in the June 10 Online First issue of Diabetes Care. |
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