Should we delay COVID-19 vaccination in children? The net benefit of vaccinating children is unclear, and vulnerable people worldwide should be prioritized instead, say experts in The BMJ today. Jul 8, 2021 1 53
Nearly 8% of men who have sex with men estimated to have syphilis globally Led by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) and Avenir Health, the research team carried out a systematic review and meta-analysis of syphilis prevalence ... Jul 8, 2021 0 36
Q and A: Kidney stones and calcium DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have trouble with kidney stones and recently found out they are calcium oxalate stones. While I have stopped consuming all dairy products, I know that I need calcium as I age for bone health. Would adding ... Jul 8, 2021 0 93
Q and A: Bleeding moles and skin checks DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have a significant number of moles. While most do not bother me, I have at least one that bleeds from time to time. Should I see my doctor for a mole that bleeds? Jul 8, 2021 0 152
There's a link between pediatric asthma and neighborhoods that flood—especially low-income ones, researchers say Researchers at Old Dominion University have sought for years to understand the many ways repeated flooding affects residents of Hampton Roads, Virginia. Jul 8, 2021 0 35
Q and A: COVID-19 vaccination and precautions DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am due to get my second dose of COVID-19 vaccine in a few weeks. I understand this is an important step for me and my community, but I'm unsure what guidelines I should follow. Some of my friends are traveling, ... Jul 8, 2021 0 44
Our genes shape our gut bacteria, new research shows Our gut microbiome—the ever-changing "rainforest" of bacteria living in our intestines—is primarily affected by our lifestyle, including what we eat or the medications we take, most studies show. Jul 8, 2021 0 105
Imaging test may predict patients most at risk of some heart complications from COVID-19 Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have shown that a type of echocardiogram, a common test to evaluate whether a person's heart is pumping properly, may be useful in predicting which patients with COVID-19 are most at ... Jul 8, 2021 0 55
Biomaterial vaccines ward off broad range of bacterial infections and septic shock Current clinical interventions for infectious diseases are facing increasing challenges due to the ever-rising number of drug-resistant microbial infections, epidemic outbreaks of pathogenic bacteria, and the continued possibility ... Jul 8, 2021 1 67
Study identifies genetic risks for suicide death in individuals with bipolar disorder A new study shows that individuals with bipolar disorder who are exposed to significant trauma may be at greater risk for suicide death, suggesting that clinical diagnosis of or genetic predisposition to trauma-related conditions ... Jul 8, 2021 0 90
