New Study-High Dose Vitamins Don't Slow Alzheimers from Paul Aisen, MD

JAMA Report: A new study looked at high dose vitamins and Alzheimer's disease. The study did show that the high dose vitamins did lower homocysteine levels, which is associated with Alzheimer's disease. However, having the lower levels of homocysteine did not tranlate into slowing of the disease progression in Alzheimers.

Wieght Loss Drug May Help Coronary DIsease from Steven Nissen, MD

JAMA Report: Dr Steven Nissen, a cardiologist at the Cleveland Clinic, presents a study reported in JAMA that a new wieght loss drug may help patients with coronary artery disease. The drug, Rimonabant, is used in Europe, but not yet approved in the United States for weight loss. Although further studies are necessary, this study did show some benefit in patients with heart disease.

MRSA Caused 18,000 Deaths in 2005 from R Monica Klevens, DDS, MPH

A new study from the CDC looks at MRSA, which caused about 18,000 deaths in 2005.

Breast Cancer Risk ongoing after stopping Hormones from Robert Wallace, MD

JAMA Report: THe womens health initiative was a major study which was halted after researchers found increased health risks in patients taking hormone replacement therapy. Now a new study in JAMA shows that the risk on breast cancer continues 3 years after stopping the medications.

Adult Stem Cells Helps Patients with Heart Disease from Richard Burt, MD

JAMA Reports: Adult stem cell therapy has become a standard of care when treating several types of cancer. Now a review of a number of trials involving adult stem cells shows they are helping with a variety of diseases, including heart disease. Dr. Richard Burt. Northwestern. Chicago, Ill.

Stem Cell Transplant May Free Diabetics of Insulin from Richard Burt, MD

JAMA Report: Type 1 diabetes affects millions of people, most of them young. Patients must use insulin to stay alive. A new study in JAMA shows that adult stem cell transplant may help free patients of the need for insulin. Dr. Richard Burt Northwestern Univ. Med. Cicago, Ill.

Gene Linked to Vision Loss in Old Age from Johanna Seddon, MD ScM

JAMA Reports: Macular Degeneration is the leading cause of blindness in people over age 55, and leads to vision loss in 25% of people over age 75. A new study in JAMA shows that having a certain gene plays a role in addition to other risk factors, including smoking, and being overweight. Dr. Johanna Seddon. Tufts-NEMC. Boston, MA.

Patients Less Likely to Survive Arrest on Weekend from Mary Anne Peberdy, MD

JAMA Report: Cardiac arrest is a major health issue. A new study in JAMA finds that patients who suffer a cardiac arrest while hospitlized, may be less likely t survive depending on the day and time they have the arrest. Dr. Mary Anne Peberdy. Virginia Commonwealth University.

Stressful Job may increase risk of Heart Attack from Chantal Brisson, Phd

JAMA Report: Doctors know that healthy eating and exercise can help people who've had a heart attack prevent another one. But a new study reported in JAMA shows that a stressful work environment can also play a role in increasing the risk of having another heart attack.