Archive: 16/07/2014
Researchers demonstrate health risks posed by 'third hand' tobacco smoke
Research led by the University of York has highlighted the potential cancer risk in non-smokers – particularly young children – of tobacco smoke gases and particles deposited to surfaces and dust in the home.
Jul 16, 2014
Poor sleep quality linked to lower physical activity in people with PTSD
A new study shows that worse sleep quality predicts lower physical activity in people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Jul 16, 2014
Cases of drug-resistant superbug significantly rise in southeastern US
Cases of the highly contagious, drug-resistant bacteria, carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE), have increased fivefold in community hospitals in the Southeastern United States, according to a new study published ...
Jul 16, 2014
Abdominal aortic aneurysms: Surgeon explains who needs screening, treatment
An abdominal aortic aneurysm is a potentially life-threatening condition: If the body's major blood vessel ruptures, it can prove deadly. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recently updated its recommendations on screening. ...
Jul 16, 2014
Potassium supplements may increase survival in patients taking diuretics for heart failure
Researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania found that patients taking prescription potassium supplements together with loop diuretics for heart failure have better survival rates than ...
Jul 16, 2014
Preeclampsia may share cause with disorders such as Alzheimer's
New research has identified a potential cause of and a better diagnostic method for preeclampsia, one of the most deadly and poorly understood pregnancy-related conditions in the world. The international team, led by researchers ...
Jul 16, 2014