Health Behavior News ServiceA resource for the news media and public to find the best and most recent evidence-based scientific research to help people make decisions about their health and health care.New Treatment for Bleeding Ulcers Reduces Surgery, Death Rates- (Found June 19, 2008 ) The heartburn drugs Prilosec and Prevacid reduce the risk of bleeding, abdominal surgery and death when used to treat life-threatening peptic ulcers, according to an updated systematic review of data. 124http://www.cfah.org/hbns/getDocument.cfm?documentID=1195 Older Drugs May Be Good Stopgap Treatment for Malaria in Africa- (Found June 19, 2008 ) A combination of older malaria drugs could treat malaria efficiently in some parts of Africa until a newer antimalarial drug called is widely available in those areas, a new review of recent studies suggests. 124http://www.cfah.org/hbns/getDocument.cfm?documentID=1198 Massage for Childbirth Prep May Reduce Episiotomy Rate- (Found June 19, 2008 ) Low-tech, at-home preparation in the last month before childbirth could help pregnant mothers avoid one of the more common surgeries performed on women in the United States, a new review suggests. 124http://www.cfah.org/hbns/getDocument.cfm?documentID=1199 Studies Confirm Effectiveness of Fentanyl Lozenges for 'Breakthrough' Cancer Pain- (Found June 19, 2008 ) The narcotic painkiller fentanyl relieves breakthrough pain quickly and more effectively than other narcotics and traditional drug therapy in patients with cancer, according to a systematic review of current evidence. 124http://www.cfah.org/hbns/getDocument.cfm?documentID=1200 Fibroid Procedure Shortens Hospital Stay But Increases Minor Complications- (Found June 19, 2008 ) Compared to traditional surgery for uterine fibroids, a new minimally invasive procedure leads to shorter hospitalization and a quicker return to everyday activities, researchers report. 124http://www.cfah.org/hbns/getDocument.cfm?documentID=1201 Chinese Herbs Do Not Decrease Death From SARS, Studies Find- (Found June 19, 2008 ) The addition of Chinese herbs to current Western therapy in treating SARS does not decrease the number of deaths among people with the virus, according to a new systematic review of studies. Herbal therapy may, however, improve symptoms associated with SARS. 124http://www.cfah.org/hbns/getDocument.cfm?documentID=1202 Birth Control Pills Do Not Lead to Major Weight Gain, Studies Find- (Found June 19, 2008 ) Despite a common belief that birth control pills cause weight gain, a new comprehensive review of previous studies finds no evidence it is true. 124http://www.cfah.org/hbns/getDocument.cfm?documentID=1203 Induced Labor Has Some Benefits in Cases of Premature Water Break- (Found June 19, 2008 ) A new review of recent studies suggests there are some benefits to inducing labor in women whose water breaks at the point of full-term pregnancy but before the start of labor. 124http://www.cfah.org/hbns/getDocument.cfm?documentID=1206 Low-Cost Drug Gaining Favor for Use in HIV-Infected Children in Poor Countries- (Found June 19, 2008 ) A new systematic review highlights strong results from a single study at the center of mounting support for worldwide use of the low-cost drug Bactrim to help HIV-infected children in poor countries. 124http://www.cfah.org/hbns/getDocument.cfm?documentID=1205 Machine Works Best for Treating Sleep Apnea, But Few Prefer It- (Found June 19, 2008 ) A machine that delivers air through a nasal mask worn during sleep can reduce daytime sleepiness and other symptoms associated with sleep apnea, but apnea patients are not always happy with the treatment, according to two new reviews of recent studies. 124http://www.cfah.org/hbns/getDocument.cfm?documentID=1194 |