Archive: 17/06/2016

Vancomycin trough target may be lower for teens

(HealthDay)—The target trough concentration of vancomycin seems to be lower for adolescents than for adults, according to a study published online June 13 in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacology.

Jun 17, 2016

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Enhanced recovery pathway helpful in gyn-onc surgery

(HealthDay)—An enhanced recovery pathway is beneficial for gynecologic oncology patients undergoing minimally invasive surgery, according to a study published in the July issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Jun 17, 2016

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4,800 nurses will strike Sunday at 5 Twin Cities hospitals

Around 4,800 nurses are preparing to launch a one-week strike at five hospitals in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area in a dispute over health insurance.

Jun 17, 2016

Gluten-free diet beneficial in T1D with concurrent celiac disease

(HealthDay)—For children with type 1 diabetes (T1D), the negative influence of celiac disease (CD) on high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) can be improved by adherence to a gluten-free diet (GFD), according to a ...

Jun 17, 2016

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CDC: Puerto Rico may see hundreds of Zika birth defects

Dozens or hundreds of babies in Puerto Rico could develop severe birth defects because of Zika, based on how an outbreak is playing out there, a top U.S. health official said Friday.

Jun 17, 2016

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Depression plagues many with COPD

(HealthDay)—Struggling with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) may raise the risk of depression among patients with the incurable respiratory illness, two new studies suggest.

Jun 17, 2016

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Study: Up to 1 in 5 trauma victims may die unnecessarily

Up to 1 in 5 people may be dying unnecessarily from car crashes, gunshots or other injuries, a stark conclusion from government advisers who say where you live shouldn't determine if you survive. The findings take on new ...

Jun 17, 2016

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Potential drug target identified for Zika, similar viruses

Scientists potentially have found a way to disrupt Zika and similar viruses from spreading in the body.

Jun 17, 2016

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Major differences between women and men who commit deadly violence

Women who commit deadly violence are different in many ways from male perpetrators, both in terms of the most common victims, the way in which the murder is committed, the place where it is carried out and the perpetrator's ...

Jun 17, 2016

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Smoking can hamper common treatment for breast cancer

We know that individuals who smoke take major health risks. Now a new research study from Lund University in Sweden shows that common treatment for breast cancer works less well in patients who smoke, compared to non-smokers.

Jun 17, 2016

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