The 3,300-year-old tomb of Ptahmes, the mayof ot Memphis, has been found.
Archaeologists have discovered the 3,300-year-old tomb of the ancient Egyptian capital’s mayor, whose resting place had been lost under the desert sand since 19th-century treasure hunters first carted off some of its decorative wall panels, officials announced Sunday.
Ptahmes, the mayor of Memphis, also served [...]
: Medieval News Latest News Amazon.com Widgets Medievalists.net Promote Your Page Too Monday , May 31, 2010 8th century Arabic text found in Istanbul Archaeologists working on the Marmaray project in Istanbul have discovered a piece of Arabic text that dates back to the 8th century . According to Turkish media , the 13 lines were found on the shoulder-blade of animal and were written in black ink . Gunay Paksoy of the Istanbul Archaeology Museum believes the writing is either a letter or part of an amulet . There are four names , Ahmad , Mohammad , Amir and Mawali in the text he notes , adding that the first three lines may be part of a phrase from the Quran . The Marmaray project is an attempt to build an undersea rail tunnel linking the European and Asian sections of Istanbul , running
: skip to main skip to sidebar HMS Countway Library of Medicine Director's Blog Harvard Medical School's Countway Library of Medicine and the new frontiers in biomedical computing 2010-05-31 What about the environment Hundreds of millions of dollars have been spent on comparing the frequencies of genetic variants in disease-afflicted and control populations to suss out the genetic basis of diseases , common or rare . The results for diseases with diabetes have been mixed which despite the high concordance of this disease in identical twins raises yet again the question of the role of the environment in the etiology of diabetes . Of course , we know that the inherited component of diabetes risk is contingent on environmental factors notably diet but these are much harder to quantify and
Daily underage drinking-related visits to hospital emergency departments are higher over the three-day
Memorial Day weekend than on an average day, according to a new study from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Daily underage drinking-related visits to hospital emergency departments are higher over the three-day
Memorial Day weekend than on an average day, according to a new study from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration (SAMHSA).
When performing cutaneous laser treatments in patients with skin of color, choosing the right laser
device and parameters, and refraining from overly zealous treatment, can help physicians avoid unwanted cosmetic
side effects.
Recent trial data show that a new lower-dose regimen of imiquimod proves effective in the treatment of
actinic keratosis (AK) and allows patients to treat much larger surface areas of clinical as well as subclinical
lesions. Study results were recently presented at the 68th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of
Dermatology.
The safety and efficacy of deep fractional CO2 laser treatment (TotalFX, Lumenis) was investigated in
45 Brazilian patients with dark skin. All patients achieved at least marked (greater than 50 percent) improvement
based on both self- and physician assessments. The incidence of postinflammatory hyperpigmentation was 100 percent,
but it was generally mild and never permanent.
Physicians must take into account a variety of considerations before performing rhinoplasty on
patients from different cultures. This includes knowing whether patients want to retain the ethnic uniqueness of
the nose, and, if so, to what degree.
Dr. Cellulite prides himself on the fact that he is the only dermatologist performing mesotherapy
cellulite treatments in his area. He uses a technique called "lipodissolve." He, like most
healthcare practitioners doing this technique, uses a substance called deoxycholate. He advertises that this
technique is both safer and more effective than liposuction.
The biopsy is a major revenue source for dermatology practices, emphasizing the need for correct
biopsy billing practices. Dermatology practices tend to make mistakes in two key areas: basing their billing on
intent, and in misrepresenting services.
As reimbursement declines and overhead rises, dermatologists can't afford anything short of a perfect
billing and collections process. Successful billing outcomes depend on many factors, and entrusting the entire
process to someone else without appropriate oversight simply isn't smart business.
Choosing the appropriate agents, and ensuring patients will follow post-treatment instructions, are
key to performing safe, effective chemical peels in patients of color.
For years, people have been trying to make expensive razor blades last longer. The currently marketed
razor blade cartridges are designed to last five to seven uses. However, blade life is reduced if the razor is
dropped and the blade dented. Dropping the razor immediately dulls the blade, and it should be
discarded.
Home-use cosmetic treatment devices can be effective, but they also cause unwanted side effects if
used inappropriately. Educating patients with respect to a given device's purpose and limitations is critical to
helping them avoid adverse events.
Clinicians need to keep in mind possible differential diagnoses that mimic rosacea when they see
patients who exhibit symptoms that appear to suggest the disease, according to the director of the Bikowski Skin
Care Center.
High-tech 3-D face simulation technology allows physicians and patients to view cosmetic surgery
outcomes before an actual procedure is performed.
Most of the time, when lasers are discussed in the context of hair, it is regarding the removal of
hair. It was not until fairly recently that these devices received significant attention for their role in
stimulating hair growth.
Cosmetic surgeons whose patient populations represent a diverse mix of ethnic backgrounds say that an
understanding of each ethnicity's culture is imperative to achieving success with dermal fillers.
Niacinamide can be an effective treatment for the inflammation related to rosacea, according to Helen
M. Torok, M.D. The etiology of rosacea is unknown, although research has shown that symptoms are exacerbated by
factors that trigger innate responses, such as the release of cathelicidin antimicrobial peptides.
Dermatologist and Mohs surgeon Ellen Marmur, M.D., knows skin cancer. She performs about 1,000 skin
cancer surgeries a year as chief of the division of dermatology and cosmetic surgery, Mount Sinai Medical Center,
New York. But when a suspicious lesion showed up on her nose, she did not want to think the worst.
Organized medicine, including groups representing dermatologists, has long fought for medical
liability reforms that would limit jury-granted noneconomic awards for pain and suffering and include provisions to
keep frivolous (but potentially costly) cases out of court. Their pitch: Effective reform would reduce medical
malpractice costs, including insurance, and make it possible for many physicians who can't afford skyrocketing
premiums to continue their practices.
Radiofrequency (RF) technology has come a long way since its inception in aesthetic medicine. The
EndyMed Pro (EndyMed Medical) is a new RF device using 3DEEP technology that appears to set itself apart in the way
it delivers RF energy. The new technology was presented at the 68th annual meeting of the American Academy of
Dermatology.
Where do dermatologists find themselves falling in their assessment of the healthcare reform
legislation in the U.S.? On Call found dermatologists who place themselves in each of the camps, as well as a group
that wishes someone could explain what the legislation actually does.
Rosacea is a fairly common inflammatory skin condition that can prove challenging to treat. Current
therapeutic strategies empirically target the signs and symptoms of the disease, because the details of its
pathophysiology have not yet been completely understood.
The ad beckons all to use skincare products developed specifically to work with your genes. Just take
the wooden stick out of the pouch, rub it vigorously inside your mouth, rinse the stick in the vial of magic
liquid, seal and mail to the company. In about three weeks, you will receive in the mail a box of skincare products
developed specifically for your unique genetic makeup.
A study enrolling Asian patients compared results of acne scar resurfacing using two different
fractional lasers. For the laser parameters selected, a difference was identified favoring better safety with a
fractional CO2 laser compared with a fractional Er:YSGG device.
A new study on pollution from active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) has uncovered a previously
unrecognized means by which drug residues are released into the environment. The study's authors say the findings
could lead to new ways to control environmental pollution from APIs.
A retrospective study evaluated safety and efficacy outcomes of treating freckles and lengtigines in
Asian skin using four different pigment-specific lasers. The results underscore the importance of using a
long-pulsed laser with a smaller spot size and cooling strategies to minimize the risk of postinflammatory
hyperpigmentation.
A recent study documenting addictive behavior in indoor tanners suggests physicians must change their
tactics in addressing such individuals, say study authors and a dermatologist.
A device for performing in-office electron radiation therapy (DermaBeam with Mobetron, IntraOp
Medical) allows dermatologists to offer an entire gamut of skin cancer treatment modalities, and better meet the
varying needs of individual patients.
: Medieval News Latest News Amazon.com Widgets Medievalists.net Promote Your Page Too Friday , May 28, 2010 Umayyad coin discovered in Egypt Egypt's Cultural Minister , Farouk Hosni , announced that a gold Umayyad coin was unearthed last Thursday during an excavation at Deir Yehnes el-Koseir Monastery of St . John the Little an area in Wadi el-Natrun . The excavation is a joint venture between Yale University in the USA and the Supreme Council of Antiquities SCA Dr . Zahi Hawass , Secretary General of the SCA , explained that the coin is very well preserved and both sides are decorated with kufi inscriptions . The first side of the coin bears the name of Allah and the second side is inscribed : in the name of God the Merciful . 8221 The edge of the coin is decorated with the year when it
The percentage of stroke patients given prescriptions for evidence-based statin treatment at hospital
discharge has increased over time, but nearly one in five still leaves the hospital without a prescription,
according to research published online May 27 in Stroke.
The risk of revision after primary total hip arthroplasty is lower among those using statins than
those not on statins, according to a study published in the May 1 issue of the Journal of Bone & Joint
Surgery.
Lumbar disc herniation usually occurs without any inciting event, and when there is an inciting event,
it is not associated with a more severe presentation, according to a study in the May issue of The Spine
Journal.
There appears to be a positive, independent and dose-dependent relation between systemic inflammatory
markers, such as C-reactive protein, fibrinogen and homocysteine, and the estimated 10-year risk for coronary
artery disease, according to research published in the May 1 issue of the American Journal of
Cardiology.
Poor oral hygiene is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, as well as higher
concentrations of C-reactive protein and fibrinogen, according to research published online May 27 in
BMJ.
Screening breast core needle biopsies for human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 using
immunohistochemistry is reliable when applying new American Society of Clinical Oncology-College of American
Pathologists testing criteria, according to research published online May 24 in the Journal of Clinical
Oncology.
Genetic information that does not clarify decision making about cancer treatment may not be desired,
and its impact differs depending on clinical relevance to the recipient, according to research published online May
24 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Health care providers should address depressive symptoms in survivors of acute coronary syndrome,
especially women, whose early recovery may differ from their male counterparts, according to a prospective
longitudinal study published in the May issue of Applied Nursing Research.
An adjuvanted split virion H1N1 vaccine is more immunogenic but is also associated with more reactions
compared to a whole virion, non-adjuvanted vaccine in children, according to research published online May 27 in
BMJ.
Among stable hemodialysis patients, N-terminal probrain type natriuretic peptide may not be associated
with cardiac dysfunction but appears to be dependent on factors associated with volume overload, and may also be
elevated in those with malnutrition, according to a study published online May 27 in the Clinical Journal of the
American Society of Nephrology.
Delayed adverse reactions occur more frequently in patients undergoing contrast-enhanced computed
tomography than in those undergoing an unenhanced scan, according to a study in the June issue of
Radiology.
In peripheral arterial disease patients, statin use is associated with lower risk of cardiovascular
disease mortality and all-cause mortality, though this association is not influenced by baseline C-reactive protein
or D-dimer levels, according to research published in the May 1 issue of the American Journal of
Cardiology.
A type of stem cell derived from amniotic membranes can differentiate into functioning cardiac muscle
cells, and is therefore a promising source for cardiac regenerative medicine, according to a rodent study published
in the May 28 issue of Circulation Research.
In men with varicocele and infertility, the grade of the varicocele is related to semen quality, and
grade III varicoceles are associated with higher testosterone levels, according to research published in the May
issue of Urology.
Fasting levels of dipeptidyl peptidase IV don't appear to predict later diabetes, according to
research published in the May issue of Diabetes Care.
A massive find of 57 ancient Egyptian tombs, dating as far back as 4,500 years, has been found in Fayoum.
Archaeologists have unearthed 57 ancient Egyptian tombs, most of which hold an ornately painted wooden sarcophagus with a mummy inside, Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities said Sunday.
The oldest tombs date back to around 2750 B.C., during [...]
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients taking β-blockers may have a decreased
risk of exacerbations, as well as a decreased mortality risk, according to research published in the May 24 issue
of the Archives of Internal Medicine.
In middle-aged adults, abdominal fat -- especially visceral fat -- is inversely associated with total
brain volume, according to research published online May 20 in the Annals of Neurology.
A recent outbreak of 28 dengue cases in Key West, Fla., should prompt clinicians to consider dengue in
diagnosing patients who live in or have recently traveled to subtropical parts of the United States, according to a
report published in the May 21 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Morbidity and
Mortality Weekly Report.
Children who are vaccinated on schedule in their first year of life exhibit neuropsychological
development at ages 7 to 10 that is as good as or better than children who receive delayed vaccination or do not
get vaccinated, according to a study published online May 24 in Pediatrics.
Despite self-reported diagnoses of diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and age-related macular
degeneration, many women aged 40 and older do not receive eye care in the recommended follow-up period due to cost,
lack of insurance coverage, or believing there is no reason for follow-up care, according to a report published in
the May 21 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly
Report.
Swimming pool operation violations are relatively common in the United States, with almost one out of
eight inspections resulting in immediate pool closure because of serious code violations, according to a report
published in the May 21 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Morbidity and Mortality
Weekly Report.
Low blood phosphorus levels are associated with high death rates among HIV-infected patients beginning
antiretroviral therapy in sub-Saharan Africa, according to a study published online May 18 in PLoS
ONE.
HIV-negative men with an HIV-positive partner have a doubled risk of infection during their partner's
pregnancy, according to research presented at the International Microbicides Conference, held from May 22 to 25 in
Pittsburgh. Another study suggests that the use of tenofovir gel in pregnant women may be a safe HIV-prevention
strategy.
HIV-negative men with an HIV-positive partner have a doubled risk of infection during their partner's
pregnancy, according to research presented at the International Microbicides Conference, held from May 22 to 25 in
Pittsburgh. Another study suggests that the use of tenofovir gel in pregnant women may be a safe HIV-prevention
strategy.
Among children younger than 5, the annual global death toll may be 820,000 lower than the latest
UNICEF estimate, as there has been progress in many poorer countries toward achieving the Millennium Development
Goal 4 of reducing mortality in this age group by two-thirds between 1990 and 2015, according to an article
published online May 24 in The Lancet.
Among children younger than 5, the annual global death toll may be 820,000 lower than the latest
UNICEF estimate, as there has been progress in many poorer countries toward achieving the Millennium Development
Goal 4 of reducing mortality in this age group by two-thirds between 1990 and 2015, according to an article
published online May 24 in The Lancet.
The increased use of 20-mm lithium button batteries has led to a rise in devastating complications
from their ingestion. Prevention should be encouraged through education and secure household product design, and,
when prevention doesn't work, the removal of batteries from the esophagus must be expedited to prevent major
complications, according to two studies published online May 24 in Pediatrics.
Patients with certain forms of muscular dystrophy may be able to achieve long-term restored muscle
control with gene therapy, according to research presented Friday at the annual meeting of the American Society of
Gene & Cell Therapy, held May 17 to 22 in Washington, D.C.
With drowning a leading cause of accidental death in children, the American Academy of Pediatrics is
urging pediatricians to actively educate and counsel parents and support community drowning prevention efforts in a
revised policy statement published online May 24 in Pediatrics.
Reducing consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages has a significant association with decreased blood
pressure, according to research published online May 24 in Circulation.
In hypertensive patients with diabetes, shorter intervals between encounters with physicians are
associated with a faster decrease in blood pressure and earlier blood pressure normalization -- particularly
intervals shorter than those currently recommended, according to a study published online May 24 in
Hypertension.
The prostaglandin analogue misoprostol, when added to standard uterotonic therapy, does not result in
decreased postpartum blood loss, according to research published in the May 22 issue of The Lancet.
In kidney transplantation, receipt of an organ that is low in weight in relation to the body weight of
the recipient raises the recipient's risk of complications and transplant failure, according to a study published
May 20 in Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.
Maintenance therapy with erlotinib for patients with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer given
immediately after initial chemotherapy is well-tolerated and significantly prolongs progression-free survival,
according to research published online May 20 in The Lancet Oncology.
In older women with stage I, estrogen receptor-positive, node-negative breast cancer, those who
undergo lumpectomy and receive tamoxifen may safely forgo radiation therapy, according to a study released May 20
in advance of the American Society of Clinical Oncology's 46th Annual Meeting, to be held June 4-8 in
Chicago.
The enactment of nationwide comprehensive smoking ban legislation could substantially reduce the
yearly number of hospitalizations for acute myocardial infarction and the associated costs, according to research
presented at the American Heart Association's Quality of Care and Outcomes Research in Cardiovascular Disease and
Stroke 2010 Scientific Sessions, held May 19-21 in Washington, D.C.
The increasing use of drug-eluting stents and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators to treat
cardiovascular disease patients has resulted in a large growth in health care costs for the care of those patients,
according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Quality of Care and Outcomes Research in
Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke 2010 Scientific Sessions, held May 19-21 in Washington, D.C.