Latest news from Lewis Katz School of Medicine on Newswise en-us Copyright 2024 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/temple-targets-community-viral-load-to-reduce-hiv/?sc=rsin /articles/temple-targets-community-viral-load-to-reduce-hiv/?sc=rsin Fri, 12 Nov 2010 13:00:00 EST World AIDS Day is December 1, but healthcare professionals at Temple University work year-round to combat HIV by focusing on reducing the community viral load, or the severity of HIV in a particular group. This approach has become widespread in the past two years, and it is still evolving and undergoing evaluation. Lewis Katz School of Medicine /articles/when-pill-alone-fails-combination-therapy-relieves-ed/?sc=rsin /articles/when-pill-alone-fails-combination-therapy-relieves-ed/?sc=rsin Wed, 21 Jun 2006 17:35:00 EST While oral medications for ED, known as PDE-5 inhibitors, have revolutionized treatment for the condition, not all men respond equally. Through a series of studies, Jack Mydlo, MD, professor and chair of urology at Temple University, has found that when ED medications fail, combination therapy might be the answer. Lewis Katz School of Medicine /articles/repetition-reverses-med-students-stethoscope-shortcomings/?sc=rsin /articles/repetition-reverses-med-students-stethoscope-shortcomings/?sc=rsin Wed, 18 Jan 2006 05:00:00 EST Repetition appears to be key in improving medical students' woeful lack of stethoscope skills, a handicap that often continues into patient practice. Such skills are critical to identifying dangerous heart conditions and minimizing dependence on expensive medical tests. Lewis Katz School of Medicine /articles/steroids-reduce-heart-damage-risk-in-children-with-kawasakis-disease/?sc=rsin /articles/steroids-reduce-heart-damage-risk-in-children-with-kawasakis-disease/?sc=rsin Tue, 04 Oct 2005 11:35:00 EST When added to standard treatment, steroids significantly reduce the odds of developing heart damage in children with Kawasaki's disease, according to a study. Lewis Katz School of Medicine /articles/undiagnosed-high-blood-pressure-commonly-found-in-er-patients/?sc=rsin /articles/undiagnosed-high-blood-pressure-commonly-found-in-er-patients/?sc=rsin Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 EST Unrecognized and poorly controlled hypertension is common among emergency room patients, especially African Americans, who are at higher risk of death and disability from cardiovascular diseases. Lewis Katz School of Medicine /articles/women-suffer-in-silence-with-pelvic-floor-disorders/?sc=rsin /articles/women-suffer-in-silence-with-pelvic-floor-disorders/?sc=rsin Mon, 27 Jun 2005 11:15:00 EST A new survey finds that although most women suffer from pelvic floor disorders (PFD), the majority don't seek help until they are incontinent. Lewis Katz School of Medicine /articles/study-of-obese-diabetics-explains-why-low-carb-diets-produce-fast-results/?sc=rsin /articles/study-of-obese-diabetics-explains-why-low-carb-diets-produce-fast-results/?sc=rsin Mon, 14 Mar 2005 17:00:00 EST When carbohydrates were restricted, study subjects spontaneously reduced their caloric intake to a level appropriate for their height, did not compensate by eating more protein or fat, and lost weight. Lewis Katz School of Medicine /articles/researchers-develop-new-targeted-cancer-therapy/?sc=rsin /articles/researchers-develop-new-targeted-cancer-therapy/?sc=rsin Mon, 14 Mar 2005 12:00:00 EST Researchers have developed a new drug that halts cancer cell division, instigating tumor death. The drug works by interfering with the activity of a gene called Plk1 and is now in phase I clinical trials for human cancer therapy. Lewis Katz School of Medicine /articles/domestic-violence-recognized-not-always-investigated-by-medical-students/?sc=rsin /articles/domestic-violence-recognized-not-always-investigated-by-medical-students/?sc=rsin Mon, 18 Oct 2004 09:30:00 EST In a new study, most medical students were able to identify domestic violence in a simulated emergency department encounter. However, some students didn't take the next step, inquiring about dangers that might remain once the patient returned home. Lewis Katz School of Medicine /articles/simulator-training-boosts-confidence-and-skills-for-surgical-residents/?sc=rsin /articles/simulator-training-boosts-confidence-and-skills-for-surgical-residents/?sc=rsin Wed, 29 Sep 2004 00:00:00 EST To learn complex skills, it's safer and more effective to practice first on a simulator. In a new study, researchers found that a complete laparoscopic skills training curriculum based entirely in the laboratory enables residents to build confidence and perfect skills outside of the operating room. Lewis Katz School of Medicine /articles/majority-of-children-playing-sports-unprepared-for-asthma-attacks/?sc=rsin /articles/majority-of-children-playing-sports-unprepared-for-asthma-attacks/?sc=rsin Fri, 09 Jul 2004 06:30:00 EST A majority of children with asthma were unprepared for an exercise-induced bronchospasm event, or asthma attack, according to a recent study. Since exercise can be a trigger for asthma attacks and inhalers are the best treatment, it's critical inhalers be available during physical activity. Lewis Katz School of Medicine /articles/gene-mutation-responsible-for-inflammation-in-crohns-identified/?sc=rsin /articles/gene-mutation-responsible-for-inflammation-in-crohns-identified/?sc=rsin Thu, 16 Oct 2003 07:20:00 EST Researchers have identified a genetic mutation that might be responsible for the inflammation that characterizes Crohn's disease. Lewis Katz School of Medicine