UTI discovery may lead to new treatments Sufferers of recurring urinary tract infections (UTIs) could expect more effective treatments thanks to University of Queensland-led research. Aug 13, 2019 0 85
Researchers identify glial cells as critical players in brain's response to social stress Exposure to violence, social conflict, and other stressors increase risk for psychiatric conditions such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Not everyone who experiences significant stress will develop such ... Aug 13, 2019 0 182
Solutions for leading sleep woes The 'double whammy' of co-occurring insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a complex problem best managed with non-drug targeted psych interventions, a new Australian study has found. Aug 13, 2019 0 16
Global measles cases triple year-on-year: WHO Measles cases nearly tripled globally during the first seven months of the year compared to the same period in 2018, the World Health Organization said Tuesday, amid growing concern over public resistance to the vaccine. Aug 13, 2019 0 4
One-third of physicians will take 10 or more years to pay off debt Nearly two-thirds of actively practicing physicians are still carrying medical school debt, according to the Medical School Debt Report 2019, published by the staffing firm Weatherby Healthcare. Aug 13, 2019 0 2
Building a better backpack A well-organized backpack helps ensure that your child has everything needed for school. Problems start when it becomes overloaded. Lugging around a heavy pack can lead to bad posture, back pain and worse. Aug 13, 2019 0 3
40 dead in Bangladesh's worst-ever dengue outbreak At least 40 people have died in Bangladesh's worst-ever outbreak of dengue, officials said Tuesday, as overburdened hospitals struggled to treat thousands of patients. Aug 13, 2019 0 1
Use of technology now included in standards of diabetes care A section on the use of technology in the management of diabetes has been added to the American Diabetes Association Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes; a clinical guideline summary was published online Aug. 13 in the ... Aug 13, 2019 0 17
MRI assisted biopsies more effective at detecting prostate cancers Using MRI scans to target biopsies is more effective at detecting prostate cancers that are likely to need treatment than standard ultrasound guided biopsies alone, according to research published in JAMA Network Open. The ... Aug 13, 2019 0 10
Adherence to surgical guidelines low for salpingo-oophorectomy (HealthDay)—Only two-thirds of all health care providers are fully adherent to surgical guidelines for risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy, according to a study published online Aug. 7 in Obstetrics & Gynecology. Aug 13, 2019 0 1
