Archive: 11/03/2020

Marketing makes dubious claims about infant formulas

Marketing claims promote benefits of providing infant formula and toddler milks that are not supported by scientific evidence, yet 60% of caregivers mistakenly believe these products provide nutrition not present in breastmilk, ...

Mar 11, 2020

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Albania, Bulgaria record first coronavirus deaths in Balkans

Albania and Bulgaria reported the first deaths from the novel coronavirus in the Balkans on Wednesday, as one of Europe's poorest regions braces for the spread of the virus that is wreaking havoc across the globe.

Mar 11, 2020

France's Macron to address nation over coronavirus Thursday

President Emmanuel Macron will make a televised address on France's response to the coronavirus outbreak Thursday, as authorities prepare for a surge in cases in the coming weeks.

Mar 11, 2020

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When safety measures lead to riskier behavior by more people

Coronavirus fears triggered a recent surge in sales of protective masks, as well as disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizer. Now there's a shortage and concern that even health care providers who must wear face masks won't ...

Mar 11, 2020

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U.S. primary care docs unprepared for surge in Alzheimer's cases

(HealthDay)—Many U.S. primary care doctors worry they aren't ready to care for the growing ranks of Americans with Alzheimer's disease, a new report suggests.

Mar 11, 2020

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An app for patients and doctors to calculate cancer survival probabilities

A new app is able to calculate personalized survival probabilities for patients suffering from soft tissue sarcoma. Doctors and patients can use the app to calculate personalized survival probabilities together. Mathematician ...

Mar 11, 2020

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Antibiotics: City dwellers and children take the most

City dwellers take more antibiotics than people in rural areas; children and the elderly use them more often than middle-aged people; the use of antibiotics decreases as education increases, but only in rich countries: These ...

Mar 11, 2020

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JNK protein triggers nerve cells to withdraw their synapses when stressed

Synapses are tiny cell protrusions where electrochemical impulses pass between nerves. Prolonged stress in the brain causes synapse withdrawal and maladaptive changes to circuits that are linked to the development of major ...

Mar 11, 2020

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Anticholinergic burden tied to adverse effects in middle age

Anticholinergic burden (ACB) is associated with adverse outcomes in a middle- to older-aged population, according to a study published in the March/April issue of the Annals of Family Medicine.

Mar 11, 2020

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Romosozumab added to guideline for management of osteoporosis

(HealthDay)—In an Endocrine Society guideline update, published online in the March issue of the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, recommendations are presented for the use of romosozumab in the pharmacological ...

Mar 11, 2020

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