Archive: 05/07/2016
Pill organizers could cause adverse effects among elderly
Older people who switch to using pill organisers could experience adverse effects and even hospitalisation - according to research from the University of East Anglia.
Jul 5, 2016
Concern over number of premature babies not receiving potentially lifesaving care
Less than 60% of premature babies born in 11 European countries receive a package of four simple, widely available care measures known to improve survival, finds a study in The BMJ today.
Jul 5, 2016
It's time for NHS England to 'do the right thing' and fund PrEP for HIV prevention
It is time for NHS England to "do the right thing" and fund pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention, argue two senior public health doctors in The BMJ today.
Jul 5, 2016
In yellow fever outbreak, WHO plans smaller doses to stretch limited vaccine supply
Faced with the worst yellow fever outbreak in parts of Africa in decades and running low on vaccine, the World Health Organization plans to use only fractional doses of the vaccine in some areas when it launches an emergency ...
Jul 5, 2016
Study identifies new trigger mechanism for fragile X syndrome in mice
A study published today in the Journal of Neuroscience led by Yongjie Yang of Tufts University School of Medicine identifies an astroglial trigger mechanism as contributing to symptoms of fragile X syndrome in mice.
Jul 5, 2016
Medicaid, private insurers begin to lift curbs on pricey hepatitis C drugs
After legal battles and lobbying efforts, tens of thousands of people with hepatitis C are gaining earlier access to expensive drugs that can cure this condition.
Jul 5, 2016
Health effects of egg donation not well studied
Maggie Eastman considers it the worst decision she ever made.
Jul 5, 2016