Archive: 01/10/2019

Childhood TB shot may offer long-term protection from lung cancer

(HealthDay)—A tuberculosis vaccine commonly used in other parts of the world might reduce a person's risk of developing lung cancer if given early in childhood, a six-decade-long study reports.

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How microbes hack into cells and why cancer drugs might block them

No matter the pathogen—virus, bacterium or fungus—many "pick a specific type of lock" on the surface of cells, which allows the microbe to break and enter into the inner sanctum of the host's genome.

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Study demonstrates HIV antibody responses within six weeks of initial vaccination

An early phase study was conducted in the U.S. in which different combinations of DNA (DNA-HIV-PT123) and protein (AIDSVAX B/E) vaccines were administered in four randomized treatment groups (T1, T2, T3, T4), to determine ...

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Domestic violence reduces likelihood of mothers breastfeeding in developing countries

Mothers who have suffered from domestic violence are substantially less likely to follow recommended breastfeeding practices in low to middle-income countries, a new study shows.

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ATS/IDSA publishes clinical guideline on community acquired pneumonia

The American Thoracic Society and the Infectious Diseases Society of America have published an official clinical guideline on the diagnosis and treatment of adults with community acquired pneumonia (CAP) in the ATS's Oct. ...

Oct 1, 2019

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Stem cell treatments for shoulder and elbow injuries flourish, but so far there's little evidence they work

The utilization of stem cell therapies for augmentation of tissue healing has far outpaced the supporting scientific and clinical data, largely due to aggressive marketing that has led to widespread and often inappropriate ...

Oct 1, 2019

Elderly who start thiopurine therapy for IBD have higher risk for adverse events

(HealthDay)—Elderly patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are at higher risk for adverse events (AEs) related to the use of thiopurines, according to a study published in the October issue of Alimentary Pharmacology ...

Oct 1, 2019

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Incidence of HPV-positive head and neck cancer up in the U.S.

(HealthDay)—The rate of head and neck cancers has risen since the 1970s, and most are linked to human papillomavirus (HPV), according to a study recently published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.

Oct 1, 2019

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North Carolina Legionnaires' case count climbs to 79

(HealthDay)—The number of confirmed cases of Legionnaires' disease linked to a North Carolina state fair now stands at 79, including 55 people hospitalized and one death.

Oct 1, 2019

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How to wait out a blue mood

(HealthDay)—Feel bad about feeling bad? Don't.

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