Archive: 01/08/2018

Active substance raises hopes of curing hepatitis E

An international team of researchers has now found a possible active substance against the virus in the naturally occurring substance silvestrol. The substance inhibited the replication of pathogens both in cell culture and ...

Aug 1, 2018

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Researchers chart a course for AI-aided diagnosis of degenerative eye conditions

A team of researchers from Johns Hopkins is leading the way in understanding how the advent of electronic medical records with large image databases and advances in artificial intelligence with deep learning can offer medical ...

Aug 1, 2018

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One in three youth who break the law identify as LGBTQ

Adolescents who identified as non-heterosexual are significantly over-represented among first-time offenders, according to a new study that examined sexual orientation, gender expression and mental health among adolescents ...

Aug 1, 2018

Financial checkup should be part of health screenings for childhood cancer survivors

Adult survivors of childhood cancer should be screened for financial problems that might cause them to delay or skip medical care or to suffer psychological distress. The recommendation from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital ...

Aug 1, 2018

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Only 10 percent of non-dialysis kidney patients ever see a dietitian

In patients with chronic kidney disease, medical nutrition therapy can slow the progression and significantly reduce healthcare costs.

Aug 1, 2018

Flu vaccine cuts mortality in rheumatoid arthritis patients

(HealthDay)—Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), particularly elderly patients, who receive the influenza vaccine have significantly lower morbidity and mortality, according to a study published in the June issue of ...

Aug 1, 2018

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Inpatient volume greater driver of ambulance diversion

(HealthDay)—An increase in inpatient volume is associated with a greater increase in diversion hours for ambulances when the volume increase occurs among inpatients versus emergency department visitors, according to a study ...

Aug 1, 2018

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India recalls vaccines made by tainted China firm

India has ordered an immediate recall of rabies vaccines made by a scandal-hit Chinese company, India's drug regulator said Wednesday, complaining it only found out about possible problems through media reports.

Aug 1, 2018