Weight loss prior to bariatric surgery carries risks Requiring prospective bariatric surgery patients to lose weight before they can undergo the procedure may not be necessary or safe, University of Pennsylvania researchers found in a new study published recently in the journal ... Jul 10, 2019 0 1
Osteoporosis undertreated in joint replacement patients (HealthDay)—Osteoporosis is common in patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty (TJA), yet the condition is often undertreated, according to a study published in the July issue of the Journal of Arthroplasty. Jul 10, 2019 0 1
What is cryptosporidium? The pool parasite outbreak causing panic Cryptosporidiosis, a diarrheal disease, is caused by the microscopic parasite cryptosporidium, or crypto, and it could be living in your public pool. Jul 10, 2019 0 3
Researchers identify cancer killing capability of lesser-known immune cells Researchers at Trinity College Dublin have identified, for the first time in oesophageal cancer, the cancer killing capability of a lesser-known type of immune cell, presenting a new potential therapeutic target. Their research ... Jul 10, 2019 0 0
Risk for cancer higher in those with congenital heart disease (HealthDay)—Children and young adult patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) have an increased risk for developing cancer, according to a study published online July 5 in JAMA Network Open. Jul 10, 2019 0 0
About 12 percent with ankle sprain fill opioid prescriptions (HealthDay)—Overall, 11.9 percent of patients diagnosed with an ankle sprain fill an opioid prescription within seven days of diagnosis, according to a research letter published online July 9 in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Jul 10, 2019 0 0
Understanding NFL legend Tedy Bruschi's 'mini-stroke' It was a frighteningly familiar scenario for football legend Tedy Bruschi. "Around 10:30 a.m. on July 4th I lost use of my left arm," the former New England Patriot wrote Monday on Instagram. "I then tried to speak and realized ... Jul 10, 2019 0 1
Addicted to video games? This treatment might help (HealthDay)—Know someone who just can't put down the controller in the middle of online games like Fortnite or League of Legends? Jul 10, 2019 0 0
Study finds ACOs need a balance of PCPs and specialists to best reduce health care costs Accountable care organizations (ACOs), the health care delivery model created by the Affordable Care Act in an effort to reduce Medicare costs while improving coordination and quality of care, typically rely on primary care ... Jul 10, 2019 0 0
Guidance updated for managing infants at risk for group B strep (HealthDay)—Guidelines for the management and treatment of group B streptococcal (GBS) disease in infants were published online July 8 in Pediatrics. Jul 10, 2019 0 1