It is common knowledge that the Western diet creates an acidic environment in the body that removes calcium from bones and may contribute to the development of osteoporosis
Disclosures: The authors reported no financial disclosures.
The study abstract, "Long-Term Neutralization of Diet-Induced Acid Load by Kcitrate Increases Bone Density in Elderly Subjects with Normal Bone Mass: Results of a 2 Year Placebo-Controlled Trial," [F-FC236] will be presented as an oral presentation on Friday, November 19, 2010 at 5:18 PM MT in Room 605 of the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO.
Health Insurance in Europe
The concept of social health insurance is deeply ingrained in the fabric of healthcare systems across the European continent.
The concept of social health insurance is deeply ingrained in the fabric of healthcare systems across the European continent.
A high pulse pressure—the difference between the systolic and the diastolic blood pressure readings—increases one's risk of heart-related disorders, as does high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. Gangadarshni Chandramohan, MD (Los Angeles BioMedical Research Institute at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center) and his colleagues investigated whether waist circumference in children might correlate with pulse pressure and provide a simple way to assess children's risk of later developing heart trouble. Investigators studied clinical and laboratory data from 4,667 children aged 6 to 17 years of age who were part of the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III), conducted in the 1980s and 1990s on a nationwide sample of individuals. Children with a high waist circumference had significantly higher pulse pressures compared to children with a normal waist circumference. Body mass index did not show such a correlation. The authors advocate for measuring waist circumference (rather than body mass index) during routine physical examinations to identify children who are at risk for heart disease. "It is crucial that new indices for measuring various physiologic parameters such as obesity and associated cardiovascular risk factors be determined using valid, minimally invasive, and cost effective tools to help patients avoid long term health concerns," said Dr. Chandramohan.
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Health Insurance for Senior Citizens in India � General Guidelines
An insight into the health insurance schemes and policies as promoted by the Government.
An insight into the health insurance schemes and policies as promoted by the Government.
Disclosures: Dr. Kanlantar-Zadeh is a consultant for Abbott, Amag, Amgen, BBraun, DaVita, Fresenius, Genzyme, GSK, Nutripletion, Sigma-Tau, Shire, and Watson; receives grants/research support from Abbott, DaVita, Shire, NIH, NIDDK, NKF; and receives honoraria from Abbott, Amag, Amgen, BBraun, DaVita, Fresenius, Genzyme, GSK, Nutripletion, Sigma-Tau, Shire, and Watson. Dr. Norris is a consultant for Davita; receives honoraria from Amgen, Merck, Monarch, Abbott, and Pfizer; and is a scientific advisor for Davita, Amgen, Abbott, and Monarch. The other authors reported no financial disclosures.
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Health Insurance Policies - Fine Prints
Health insurance is one definite way towards achieving ‘health for all’ in the world. Most governments including the US government are striving towards this goal.
Health insurance is one definite way towards achieving ‘health for all’ in the world. Most governments including the US government are striving towards this goal.
3. Early Urine Test Predicts Pregnancy ComplicationKey Proteins in the Urine Indicate Increased Risk for Pre-eclampsia
Pre-eclampsia affects approximately 5% of pregnancies and can pose serious health concerns for mother and child. Some patients develop severe disease associated with kidney, liver, and neurological problems. The condition is characterized by high blood pressure and the loss of protein in the urine during the second half of pregnancy. Matt Hall, MBChB (Leicester General Hospital and the University of Leicester, United Kingdom) and colleagues conducted a study to see if analyzing the protein content of pregnant women's urine before the 20th week of pregnancy might predict pre-eclampsia. The researchers recruited 145 patients from a high-risk obstetric outpatient clinic; 11 (7.6%) developed pre-eclampsia, 10 at >37 weeks into the pregnancy and one at 31 weeks. An analysis of urine samples obtained prior to week 20 revealed a panel of 5 proteins that correctly predicted pre-eclampsia with 92% accuracy. "Our study suggests that changes in levels of certain proteins in the urine early in pregnancy can predict who will develop pre-eclampsia," said Dr. Hall. "Early identification will allow focused monitoring of those women and timely delivery of their babies, as well as reassurance for women at low risk."
Study co-authors include Paul Bosio, MD (Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust, in Birmingham, the United Kingdom), Jonathan Barratt, MD, PhD; Nigel Brunskill, MD, PhD; Susan Carr MD (Leicester General Hospital and the University of Leicester); and Karen Molyneux, PhD (University of Leicester, in the United Kingdom).
Disclosures: The research was funded with pharmaceutical company support as well as clinical revenue support. The authors reported no other financial disclosures.
The study abstract, "An Early Pregnancy Urinary Proteomic Fingerprint Accurately Predicts Later Pre-Eclampsia," [F-FC223] will be presented as an oral presentation on November 19, 2010 at 4:42 PM MT in Room 601 of the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO.
Source-Eurekalert
