Archive: 11/09/2017

People with disabilities face major hurdles accessing health care in UK

People with disabilities in the UK face major hurdles accessing healthcare, reveals research published in the online journal BMJ Open. Disabled women are particularly disadvantaged, the findings show.

Sep 11, 2017

New recommendations aim to help pregnant women with HIV make informed choices

New recommendations on antiretroviral drugs for pregnant women living with HIV can help women make more informed choices about benefits and harms, say a panel of international experts in The BMJ today.

Sep 11, 2017

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Evidence for potential harms of light drinking in pregnancy 'surprisingly' limited

The evidence for the potentially harmful effects of light or occasional drinking in pregnancy is 'surprisingly limited,' but women are still better off avoiding all alcohol while pregnant, just in case, concludes a pooled ...

Sep 11, 2017

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Man develops cyanide poisoning from apricot kernel extract

A 67 year old man developed cyanide poisoning from apricot kernel extract, reveal doctors in the journal BMJ Case Reports.

Sep 11, 2017

Managing pain can be a puzzle after breast cancer

(HealthDay)—Breast cancer patients who take opioid painkillers are more likely to discontinue an important hormone treatment that helps ensure their survival, researchers report.

Sep 11, 2017

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People picking up infection from pet store puppies' poop: CDC

(HealthDay)—Bacterial infections that have sickened 39 people in seven states have been linked to puppies sold through Petland, a national pet store chain, U.S. health officials say.

Sep 11, 2017

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Study: Individuals with developmental disabilities experience health care disparities

In a new study, researchers with The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center's Nisonger Center found significant disparities between individuals with and without developmental disabilities in health status, health care ...

Sep 11, 2017