Archive: 09/09/2015

In Africa, a deadly salmonella strain takes hold

Salmonella is an infectious agent with many faces, appearing in a multitude of strains affecting animals and humans. A distinct form of the bacterial invader has emerged in sub-Saharan Africa and is responsible for severe ...

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Tracking vision fluctuations may help doctors adjust schizophrenia treatment for each patient

Tracking changes in the eye's retina may help doctors provide more effective treatment for people with schizophrenia, according to researchers at Rutgers University and Mount Sinai's New York Eye and Ear Infirmary.

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New cholesterol-lowering drugs are discussed by UB cardiologist and researcher

The new statin alternatives, the class of drugs known as PCSK9 inhibitors, which are just coming onto the market, are a welcome addition for treating high cholesterol, said Stanley F. Fernandez, MD, PhD, assistant professor ...

Sep 9, 2015

Parents, unemployed focus of NYC mental-health experiment

A $30 million, city-sponsored experiment in training non-professionals to provide mental health help will focus on people who work with parents of small children, the unemployed poor and young people who aren't in work or ...

Sep 9, 2015

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Nearly half of testicular cancer risk comes from inherited genetic faults

Almost half of the risk of developing testicular cancer comes from the DNA passed down from our parents, a new study reports.

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Pass on the salt? NYC board to vote on menu sodium warnings

Chain restaurants across New York City may soon be compelled to add a new item to their menus: a salt-warning symbol.

Sep 9, 2015

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Epileptic girl overcomes Mexico cannabis ban

An eight-year-old girl who endures 400 daily epileptic seizures will become Mexico's first authorized consumer of medical cannabis after the government granted her Tuesday an exemption to its marijuana ban.

Sep 9, 2015

Child deaths halved since 1990, but UN goal missed

The number of deaths among children under five has halved globally since 1990—well short of the UN goal of slashing infant mortality by two-thirds in 25 years, said data released Wednesday.

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