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First proof of patient-to-nurse infection of coronavirus, WHO says Two Saudi health workers have contracted the deadly coronavirus from patients, marking the first evidence of transmission in a hospital setting, the World Health Organization said Wednesday. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-05-proof-patient-to-nurse-infection-coronavirus.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Wed, 15 May 2013 16:20:36 EST news287853630 New death from SARS-like virus in Saudi, WHO reports Another person suffering from a SARS-like virus has died in Saudi Arabia, the World Health Organization said Thursday, bringing the worldwide number of fatalities from the mystery illness to seven. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-02-death-sars-like-virus-saudi.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:15:41 EST news280685655 Unplanned hospitalization more likely in people with several illnesses, mental health conditions People with multiple illnesses are much more likely to be admitted to hospital unexpectedly, and mental health issues and economic hardship further increase the likelihood, according to a study in Canadian Medical Association Journal. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-02-unplanned-hospitalization-people-illnesses-mental.html Health Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:00:01 EST news280504191 Some omega-3 oils better than others for protection against liver disease (Medical Xpress)—Research at Oregon State University has found that one particular omega-3 fatty acid has a powerful effect in preventing liver inflammation and fibrosis – common problems that are steadily rising along with the number of Americans who are overweight. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-02-omega-oils-liver-disease.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Tue, 05 Feb 2013 12:47:46 EST news279290860 After hospital discharge, other ills may land seniors back in again (HealthDay)—The days and weeks after hospital discharge are a vulnerable time for people, with one in five older Americans readmitted within a month—often for symptoms unrelated to the original illness. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-01-hospital-discharge-ills-seniors.html Health Wed, 09 Jan 2013 17:59:16 EST news276976721 Fainting in healthy people may be first sign of heart trouble (HealthDay)—Fainting isn't fun. For those who have ever suddenly and briefly lost consciousness, it's a disconcerting situation that typically triggers a thorough medical workup. Unfortunately, it's often tough for physicians to determine just what caused a first fainting episode. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-12-fainting-healthy-people-heart.html Cardiology Wed, 12 Dec 2012 18:00:02 EST news274556406 Ageing and the city: Chronic diseases more prevalent in city-dwellers than country counterparts Ageing Australian city-dwellers are more likely to suffer from non-infectious chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, arthritis, cancer and asthma than their rural counterparts, according to new research from the University of Sydney. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-09-ageing-city-chronic-diseases-prevalent.html Health Fri, 28 Sep 2012 11:10:16 EST news268049408 Introducing decision aids may lower surgery for arthritis After Group Health Cooperative introduced video-based "decision aids" for people with knee and hip arthritis, rates of knee and hip replacement surgeries dropped sharply: by 38 and 26 percent, respectively, over six months. The cost of caring for those patients also declined: by 12 percent to 21 percent, according to an article in the September Health Affairs. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-09-decision-aids-surgery-arthritis.html Arthritis & Rheumatism Tue, 04 Sep 2012 16:00:01 EST news265964898 'Disablism' could shape the future for young people with a disability (Medical Xpress) -- A new study led by the University of Sydney hopes to shed light on how the experiences of young Australians with a disability are shaped by discrimination. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-07-disablism-future-young-people-disability.html Health Tue, 24 Jul 2012 05:59:35 EST news262328357 How useful are short-term medical missions? Australia is a world leader in sending medical personnel to less developed countries to assist with a variety of medical issues but the contribution of these missions has now been examined in a study, led by a University of Sydney academic, which calls for improved transparency, implementation and policymaking. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-05-short-term-medical-missions.html Health Wed, 30 May 2012 09:00:06 EST news257585568 Severe gum disease, impotence may be linked (HealthDay) -- Men with severe gum disease, known as periodontitis, are at greater risk for impotence, according to a new study that finds young men and the elderly at particular risk. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-05-severe-gum-disease-impotence-linked.html Dentistry Mon, 21 May 2012 14:31:16 EST news256829465 Mental illness tied to higher rates of physical problems: report (HealthDay) -- Adults with mental illness are more likely to have certain types of chronic physical health problems than those without mental illness, according to a U.S. government report released this week. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-04-mental-illness-tied-higher-physical.html Psychology & Psychiatry Fri, 13 Apr 2012 09:47:03 EST news253529194 Bioethicists contribute to consensus opinion on the responsibility of biobanks Bioethicists at the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics are co-authors on a consensus article placing "significant responsibility" on biobanks to report individual research results (IRRs) and incidental findings (IFs) to the contributors of genetic material. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-03-bioethicists-contribute-consensus-opinion-responsibility.html Genetics Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:05:22 EST news251550313 People who retire early due to back problems face long-term financial disadvantage Back problems are a highly prevalent health issue, and people with the condition have a significantly greater chance of retiring early from the workforce, much more so than for any other health condition. A group of Australian researchers reports that not only does early retirement limit the immediate income available to these individuals, but it also reduces their long-term financial capacity, by reducing their ability to accumulate wealth to a significant degree. Their study is published in the January issue of Pain. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-01-people-early-due-problems-long-term.html Health Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:26:51 EST news247245966 Putting your foot in it: but shoes can make a difference Researchers at the University of Melbourne have proven that a modified shoe can reduce knee load in people with knee osteoarthritis. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-10-foot-difference.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Fri, 21 Oct 2011 08:05:32 EST news238403085 Causes of Gulf War Illness are complex and vary by deployment area: study Gulf War Illness (GWI) -- the chronic health condition that affects about one in four military veterans of the 1991 Gulf War -- appears to be the result of several factors, which differed in importance depending upon the locations where veterans served during the war, according to a Baylor University study. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-09-gulf-war-illness-complex-vary.html Psychology & Psychiatry Mon, 19 Sep 2011 03:21:46 EST news235620989 Study: 85 percent of homeless people have chronic health conditions More than eight out of 10 homeless people surveyed by researchers at St. Michael's Hospital and elsewhere have at least one chronic health condition and more than half have a mental health problem. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-08-percent-homeless-people-chronic-health.html Health Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:18:34 EST news233403487