Archive: 17/02/2017

Unipolar radiofrequency device safe, effective for face tightening

(HealthDay)—For subjects with facial laxity, a novel fractional unipolar radiofrequency (RF) device is safe and efficacious for facial tightening, according to a study published online Feb. 13 in the Journal of Cosmetic ...

Feb 17, 2017

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Contact tracing, with indoor spraying, can curb dengue outbreak

Contact tracing, combined with targeted, indoor residual spraying of insecticide, can greatly reduce the spread of the mosquito-borne dengue virus, finds a study led by Emory University.

Feb 17, 2017

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Team tracks rare T cells in blood to better understand annual flu vaccine

For most vaccines to work the body needs two cell types - B cells and T helper cells - to make antibodies. B cells are the antibody factories and the T helper cells refine the strength and accuracy of antibodies to home and ...

Feb 17, 2017

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Metformin use linked to less vitamin B12 measurement

(HealthDay)—Long-term metformin use is associated with lower serum vitamin B12 concentration, although metformin users are less likely to receive vitamin B12 testing, according to a study published online Feb. 9 in the ...

Feb 17, 2017

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ASCO: alvimopan helpful for men undergoing testicular CA surgery

(HealthDay)—For men with testicular cancer undergoing retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND), alvimopan may reduce hospital length of stay (LOS) and enhance gastrointestinal recovery, according to a study presented ...

Feb 17, 2017

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ASCO: antibiotics may have negative impact in renal cancer

(HealthDay)—For patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC) receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors, treatment with broad-spectrum antibiotics (ATBs) can reduce progression-free survival, according to research presented ...

Feb 17, 2017

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Higher ASA class not tied to 30-day morbidity in spinal surgery

(HealthDay)—For patients undergoing single-level elective anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (SLE-ACDF), higher American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) classification is not associated with 30-day morbidity, according ...

Feb 17, 2017

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For a fun and safe tropical getaway, plan ahead

(HealthDay)—If you're planning a tropical getaway, be sure to pack old standbys like bug spray and sunscreen—and maybe a lot more, a doctor advises.

Feb 17, 2017

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Adaptable model recommends response strategies for Zika, other pandemics

The 2016 Zika virus outbreak, along with recent outbreaks of SARS, bird flu, H1N1 and Ebola, underscore the importance of being prepared for and responding quickly to infectious diseases. Zika, in particular, poses unique ...

Feb 17, 2017

More evidence that Zika mRNA vaccines can stop viral replication in mice

Vaccine developers have successfully protected mice against Zika by injecting synthetic messenger RNA that encodes for virus proteins into the animals. The cells of the mice then build parts of the virus, training the immune ...

Feb 17, 2017

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