Archive: 09/07/2012
78 TB cases at Tokyo elderly care hospital: report
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government said Monday 78 patients and staff at an elderly care center had contracted tuberculosis (TB), including three people who died, a report said.
Jul 9, 2012
Loyola surgeons remove extremely rare tumor from 9-year-old girl
(Medical Xpress) -- Loyola University Medical Center surgeons have successfully removed an extremely rare pancreatic tumor from a patient who was only 9 years old.
Jul 9, 2012
For cardiac stenting procedures, wrist access offers cost saving benefits over groin access, study shows
(Medical Xpress) -- In the United States, radial artery (wrist) catheterization is performed in the minority of diagnostic angiograms and cardiac stenting procedures despite the benefits it offers to patients in terms of ...
Jul 9, 2012
Olympic effort adapting to life after elite sport, new study finds
While some Olympic athletes excel in their transition into life beyond elite sport others are experiencing problems like disorientation, depression and self-doubt, a new study from The University of Queensland has found. ...
Jul 9, 2012
Speedy intervention may stop PTSD before it begins
(Medical Xpress) -- For the first time, a behavioral intervention delivered to patients within hours of a traumatic event appears to be effective at reducing posttraumatic stress reactions (PTSR).
Jul 9, 2012
Tell Your Dog You're Pregnant: a guide to baby and pet bonding
A husband and wife vet science team has developed a guide to help parents introduce their new baby to the family pet.
Jul 9, 2012