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August 2009 NIH Audio Reports Archive
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August 27, 2009
A Brief Behavioral Intervention Can Reduce Depression in Stroke Survivors (MP3 - 03:39, 3.4 MB)
A nurse-led behavioral intervention can reduce the incidence of depression in stroke survivors, according to the results of a study published in the recent issue of the journal Stroke. The intervention, called Living Well with Stroke (LWWS), provided individualized counseling sessions aimed at increasing pleasant social interactions and physical activity as a way to elevate mood, and was designed to be used alone or in conjunction with antidepressant medications. This study was funded by the National Institute of Nursing Research.
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August 27, 2009
Cancer In Africa: Focus on Prevention (MP3 - 03:05, 2.8 MB)
Healthcare in Africa has focused on fighting infectious disease, but more attention is being given to the continent's increasing problem with cancer. The continent lags behind in information, infrastructure and resources to deal with the magnitude of the disease.
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August 19, 2009
Intensive Glucose Control Halves Complications of Longstanding Type 1 Diabetes (MP3 - 03:31, 1.2 MB)
The Diabetes Control and Complications Trial was a landmark clinical study in people with type 1 diabetes, formerly called juvenile-onset diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes. Funded by the National Institutes of Health, it compared the effects of standard control of blood glucose with intensive control on the development of common diabetes complications. The study found that keeping blood glucose levels as close to normal as possible slows the onset and progression of the eye, nerve, and kidney damage of diabetes. Updated information shows improved long-term outlook.
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August 13, 2009
Delay in Diagnosis of Menopause-like Condition in Young Women Linked to Low Bone Density (MP3 - 04:12, 3.85 MB)
A recent study has found that a delay in diagnosing a menopause-like condition in women and young girls is linked to low bone density which may increase risk for osteoporosis and fractures later in life. The African-American and Asian patients in the study were more likely to have low bone density than were their white counterparts.
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August 6, 2009
Much Touted “Depression Risk Gene” May Not Add to Risk After All (MP3 - 02:34, 906 KB)
A range of factors led to the wide acclaim of a 2003 study suggesting a possible gene-environment interaction contributing to depression risk. This study had far-reaching influence on the field, including proposals by some researchers to market a gene test to the public, claiming to be able to predict a person's risk for depression. However, despite considerable resources being invested in research building upon the 2003 study, attempts to replicate its findings—a key step in the scientific process—had inconsistent results.
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August 6, 2009
Well Water Should be Tested Annually to Reduce Health Risks to Children (MP3 - 02:49, 2.58 MB)
Private well water needs to be tested yearly, and in some cases more often, according to new guidance offered by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Researchers at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), took a lead role in working with the AAP to develop these recommendations and draft a new AAP policy statement about the things parents should do if their children drink well water.
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August 6, 2009
Mapping Breast Cancer Genes (MP3 - 03:41, 3.37 MB)
As scientists learn more about the genetic mutations that can lead to cancer, they are able to tailor patient therapy. They can also target people who are at high risk for cancer, so they can benefit from preventative treatments and lifestyles. Breast cancer has been a major focus of cancer genetics and prevention efforts.
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