Archive: 14/10/2015

The size of your hippocampi could indicate your risk of cognitive impairment

A larger brain volume could indicate a reduced risk of memory decline according to research published in the open access journal Alzheimer's Research and Therapy.

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Alpha-tocopherol bioavailability lower in metabolic syndrome

(HealthDay)—For adults, α-tocopheraol bioavailability is unaffected by dairy fat quantity but is lower in those with metabolic syndrome (MetS), according to a study published online Oct. 7 in The American Journal of Clinical ...

Oct 14, 2015

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Unique platform ID'd for producing cone photoreceptors

(HealthDay)—A member of the Cerberus gene family, Coco (Dand5), appears to be involved in differentiation into S-cone photoreceptors by blocking BMP/TGFβ/Wnt signaling, according to an experimental study published online ...

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Squamous cell carcinoma can develop on verrucous lesions

(HealthDay)—Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) can develop on long-standing verrucous lesions, according to a report published as a letter to the editor in the October issue of The Journal of Dermatology.

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Coadministering tdap, flu vaccines safe in pregnancy

(HealthDay)—Coadministering tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) and influenza vaccines appears safe in pregnancy, according to a study published online Oct. 5 in Obstetrics & Gynecology.

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Churches a good place for HIV testing, treatment in africa

(HealthDay)—Churches and other faith-based centers are good locations to offer HIV testing and treatment for pregnant women in isolated areas of sub-Saharan Africa, a new study shows.

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Cannabis not recommended to prevent post-op nausea

(HealthDay)—Cannabis should not be used to prevent postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) because of unacceptable side effects and low effectiveness, according to a study published online Sept. 30 in Anesthesia & Analgesia.

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Many new moms still lack breast-feeding support at work

(HealthDay)—New mothers who return to work while breast-feeding still face significant obstacles, research shows.

Oct 14, 2015

Plight of NFL player stricken by MRSA germ 'extremely unusual'

(HealthDay)—Infectious diseases doctors say they're puzzled by a serious MRSA infection that could cost a professional football player his foot.

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Dole recalls some spinach after salmonella found in sample

Dole Fresh Vegetables says it's recalling some of its bagged spinach distributed in 13 states as a precaution after a random sample tested positive for salmonella.

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