National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases

Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Share Genetic Roots
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:45:00 -0400
A trio of genome-wide studies -- collectively the largest to date -- have pinpointed a vast array of genetic variation that cumulatively may account for at least one third of the genetic risk for schizophrenia. One of the studies traced schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, in part, to the same chromosomal neighborhoods.
Imaging Technique Allows Researchers to Monitor Protein Changes in Mouse Tumors
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:05:00 -0400
A new imaging technique can monitor, in living mice, the HER2 protein found in above-normal amounts in many cases of breast cancer as well as some ovarian, prostate and lung cancers. This new approach, once validated in mice and pending further experiments, could provide a real-time noninvasive method for identifying tumors in humans who express HER2 and who would be candidates for targeted therapy directed against this protein. It may also provide real-time information that will help clinicians optimize treatment for individual patients. The study, published in the July 2009 issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine, was conducted by researchers at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, both parts of the National Institutes of Health.
Dynasty: Influenza Virus in 1918 and Today
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:10:00 -0400
The influenza virus that wreaked worldwide havoc in 1918-1919 founded a viral dynasty that persists to this day, according to scientists from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health. In an article published online on June 29 by the New England Journal of Medicine, authors Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., Jeffery K. Taubenberger, M.D., Ph.D., and David M. Morens, M.D., argue that we have lived in an influenza pandemic era since 1918, and they describe how the novel 2009 H1N1 virus now circling the globe is yet another manifestation of this enduring viral family.

CNN.com - Health

Police: Hospital worker swiped shots, spread hep C
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:18:42 -0400
A former hospital employee may have exposed hundreds or thousands of surgical patients to hepatitis C when she replaced clean needles filled with the powerful painkiller fentanyl with her own dirty needles filled with saline solution.
Health.com picks top beach, lake getaways
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:47:40 -0400
We know your summer vacation time is precious: You want to land where you can truly relax, breathe fresh air, get in some exercise and eat well -- without breaking the bank. That's why we teamed up with a panel of travel and health experts to help us find the healthiest of the nation's most popular beach and lake towns.

 

Subscribe to Conditions_and_Diseases RSS feed

A Day in a Life with Chronic Illness - A personal account of daily events aims to promote better understanding.

Center for Research on Chronic Illness - Current research by the Carolina School of Nursing, pilot projects, publications on specific diseases as well as in general on preventing and managing chronic illness in vulnerable people.

Chronic Conditions - Advice on managing the health team, staying as healthy as possible, trying complementary therapies, maintaining a sense of humor, working at being optimistic.
Meta Description: [ SeniorNet provides nonprofit computer and Internet education for older adults and seniors. SeniorNet is the premier senior site for content and community. ]

Chronic Disease Management - Model based on cooperation between providers to improve patient health and outcome. The Calgary Health Region also advises on regional strategy, community care coordinators, and patient class details.

Chronic Disease Management - British Columbia resources for physicians, patients and researchers. Includes success stories, self-management program, reports, research and Chronic Care Model.
Meta Description: [ British Columbia's Chronic Disease Management Web site is an information resource for physicians, patients and researchers. Chronic diseases are prolonged illnesses, such as diabetes, that do not resolve spontaneously and are rarely cured completely ]

Chronic Disease Prevention - Overview by National Center (USA) offers statistics, state programs, risk surveillance and risk factors per state.
Meta Description: [ enter description here ]

Chronic Disease Surveillance in Canada - Background paper also proposes multi-partnered data base renewal (2003).

Chronic Disease: Forming Healthy Relationships - Advice for doctors and health workers on treatment and support of chronic ill patients.

Chronic Health Conditions not a Barrier to Successful Aging - Advice on 'successful aging' with good management of several chronic conditions by HealthLink, the Medical College of Wisconsin.

Chronic Ill Net - Patients, doctors and researchers discuss diseases: Gulf War Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, AIDS, biological and chemical weapons. Many articles.

Chronic Illness Coping - Lists articles including lessons from Christopher Reeve, treatment of whole person, psychological control, and coping techniques.
Meta Description: [ Dr. Vijai Sharma offers advice on coping with chronic illness. ]

Chronic Illness Tips - A personal account of strategies for daily living.
Meta Description: [ Daily living strategies for coping with chronic illnesses ]

500 Chronic Illness: Acceptance Is the First Step Toward Healing - Short description of the day to day acceptance process.

Coping with a Chronic Illness in your Family - Advice to family members, including communication, financial matters, independence and taking charge.

Coping with Chronic Illness - An academic paper discusses illness in terms of stages, with a description of each in terms of its relevance to patients.

Coping with Chronic Illness - The Fathers Network on how to deal with physical, emotional and spiritual aspects. Applies to anyone with a longterm disease.

404 Coping with Chronic Illness and Depression - How to recognize depression and when to consult the doctor.

Coping with Long-term Physical Illness and Pain - Short explanation to counselors on defense mechanisms and coping styles of patients.

Dealing with Illness and Disability - The London Borough of Hackney offers support through council, community, and government agencies in the fields of jobs, leisure, transport and allowances.
Meta Description: [ This site has been created by the London Borough of Hackney. The site provides access to information and online requests about the priority services delivered by the council and its partners. ]

Diet, Nutrition and the Prevention of Chronic Diseases - Combined World Health Organization and Food and Agriculture Organization expert report on prevention of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, dental diseases and osteoporosis.

Expert Patients Programme for Long-term Patients - Self-management course for confidence, skills and knowledge to manage chronic health conditions. Provides newsletter, explanation of program, people's views.
Meta Description: [ The Expert Patients Programme is a self-management course giving people the confidence, skills and knowledge to manage long-term health conditions better. ]

Faced with a Life Threatening Illness. - Questions, concerns and links provided by Australian Palliative Care Council.

Family Caregiver Alliance - National Center on Caregiving offers fact sheets, advice, research reports, public policy briefs, and newsletters.

Guidance for People Facing Serious Illness - Handbook gives short, practical advice how to handle serious illness and dying.
Meta Description: [ Practical advice about how to handle serious illness and dying. ]

Health Action Network - A volunteer non-profit organization helping to rehabilitate people with chronic mental or physical illness into the community. Includes details of training and resources.
Meta Description: [ Home page for the Procovery Institute website, clearinghouse of Procovery information, resources and ideas for building hope, healing and life. ]

404 Household Management Questions for Others with Chronic Illness - Practical advice on adjusting expectations, cleaning, time management and recommended books. Short thread in The New Homemaker.

404 Illness, Disability and Social Inclusion - Evaluates policies on education, social security, employment, anti-discrimination, and independence. From the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions.
Meta Description: [ Help page ]

Improving Chronic Illness Care - Research and resources, including a model to promote interaction between patient and care givers. Essential elements are the community, self-management support, decision support and clinical information systems.
Meta Description: [ Home :: Improving Chronic Illness Care ]

Learning to Cope with Chronic Illness - Practical advice to patients and significant others.

Learning to Live with a Chronic Condition - Patient advice on communication with the health team, deciding on a treatment plan, and minimizing costs. From the Lifepath Information Series.

Living with Chronic Illness - Personal advice on making adjustments and maintaining hope.

Living with Chronic Illness and Disease - Personal perspective on living with chronic disease. Articles cover getting through each day, relaxations, tips, work, stories.
Meta Description: [ Living with chronic illness and disease from a personal perspective. , ]

500 Living with Chronically Ill People - Describes adjusting to illness in the family, with several personal articles.

Living with Long Term Illness - Tips and ideas on dealing with a chronic condition in daily life. Personal site.
Meta Description: [ Dealing with your chronic condition in daily life. Comments, questions and tips. Live with a Chronic Disease, coping with every day challenges. Discusses invisible diseases, offering help, accepting help, handling remarks, partner, disabilities. ]

404 Living with Long Term Illness - Explains how lifestyle changes can be effective in self-managing a condition.
Meta Description: [ A chronic disease is often associated with illness that is ongoing and with no cure currently available including diabetes, obesity, arthritis and heart disease. By making some lifestyle changes you can effectively self-manage your condition ]

Managing your Chronic Illness - British Columbia's patient information with links to programs.
Meta Description: [ British Columbia's Chronic Disease Management Web site is an information resource for physicians, patients and researchers. Chronic diseases are prolonged illnesses, such as diabetes, that do not resolve spontaneously and are rarely cured completely ]

Poem, Pain Management, Chronic Illness - Poem about coping with pain using relaxation and imagery.
Meta Description: [ Poem about coping with pain using relaxation and imagery ]

Preventing Chronic Disease: Public Health Research, Practice and Policy - A peer-reviewed Journal by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion in the United States. Contains essays, original research, special topics, case studies. Also available as PDF.

Preventing Disability in the Elderly With Chronic Disease - Discusses outcome of patient self management program. Education and lifestyle changes improve health, preserve functions and reduce costs. Also in PDF (published in 2002).

Report of the Working Group on Long-Term Care - US Department of Labor, Advisory Council Report to recommend policy changes and education on broad scope of findings.

404 Self Management of Long-Term Illness - Seminar from The Pituitary Foundation's Third National Conference.
Meta Description: [ Conference report on the seminar on self-management of long-term illness from The Pituitary Foundation's Third National Conference. ]

Stanford Self-Management Programs - Center develops, evaluates, and disseminates community-based, peer-led, programs for people with all kinds of chronic diseases. Part of School of Medicine, Stanford University, California.

Ten Resolutions - A psychologist offers strategies for dealing with painful illnesses.
Meta Description: [ Chronic pain management without pain medication - learn coping skills for conditions like arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and fibromyalgia. Support for families and caregivers too. ]

Ten Steps for Coping with a Chronic Condition - Harvard Health Publication Letter. Patient oriented advice.

500 When Parents Fall Ill - Dealing with the child's resentment and embarrassment. The importance of key events and acknowledging the child's own health complaints.

Yoga For Chronic Illness - Article explains how yoga helps to maintain and restore health by stretching and breathing.
Meta Description: [ While yoga has been observed and experienced for more than 3,000 years to help maintain and restore health, it has only been recently introduced in the West. ]