Archive: 10/12/2013
Embolic material at site of fatal hemorrhage occurring days after flow-diversion aneurysm treatment
It started as a medical mystery and became a cautionary tale. Fatal hemorrhages occurred in the brains of two patients several days after successful cerebral aneurysm treatment with the Pipeline Embolization Device (PED). ...
Dec 10, 2013
Review calls for increased attention to cancer risk from silica
A new review highlights new developments in understanding the health effects of silica, and calls for action to reduce illness and death from silica exposure at work, including stronger regulations, heightened awareness and ...
Dec 10, 2013
Risky pregnancy for first-time mothers age 30-34
New research from Karolinska Institutet shows that the risk of giving birth to your first child in advanced years increase as early as in the 30-34 age group. Previously, first-time mothers were categorised as being in advanced ...
Dec 10, 2013
Metastudy on correlations of sports participation and substance abuse
Following a review of published studies, McMaster researchers have found that participation in sport raises the chance of adolescents and young adults abusing alcohol.
Dec 10, 2013
Avoid holiday decorating hazards
Holiday decorating is supposed to be a joyous time. But without the proper precautions, it can be dangerous—even deadly. So before you pull those light strings out of the basement and set your ladder up against the side ...
Dec 10, 2013