Archive: 17/09/2014

12 states now reporting severe respiratory illness that targets kids

(HealthDay)—Twelve states now have confirmed cases of Enterovirus D68, the severe respiratory illnesses that may have sickened hundreds of children, U.S. health officials report.

Sep 17, 2014

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Major U.S. food makers cut 6.4 trillion calories from products: report

(HealthDay)—Sixteen major food and beverage companies have made good on their pledge to cut calories in their U.S. products, a new report finds.

Sep 17, 2014

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Researchers discover how bacteria resist antibiotics in hospitals

Scientists have uncovered a key factor to explain why antibiotic-resistant bacteria can thrive in a hospital setting.

Sep 17, 2014

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Doctors promoting transparency with patients

(HealthDay)—Efforts to increase transparency among doctors are underway, according to an article published in The Boston Globe.

Sep 17, 2014

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PET-CT predicts lymphoma survival better than conventional imaging

Positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET-CT) is more accurate than conventional CT scanning in measuring response to treatment and predicting survival in patients with follicular lymphoma, and should be used ...

Sep 17, 2014

Wild berry extract may strengthen effectiveness of pancreatic cancer drug

A wild berry native to North America may strengthen the effectiveness of a chemotherapy drug commonly used to treat pancreatic cancer, reveals research published online in the Journal of Clinical Pathology.

Sep 17, 2014

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Experts want restrictions on testosterone drug use (Update)

Federal health experts said Wednesday there is little evidence that testosterone-boosting drugs are effective for treating common signs of aging in men and that their use should be narrowed to exclude millions of Americans ...

Sep 17, 2014

First-ever research study examines impacts of diet and lifestyle on healthy aging

A new, first-of-its-kind research study was announced today that will analyze how changes in diet and lifestyle can impact long-term wellness and contribute to healthy aging.

Sep 17, 2014

France to receive first Ebola patient

France on Wednesday prepared to receive its first Ebola patient, as the World Bank warned the spiralling epidemic is threatening economic catastrophe in west Africa.

Sep 17, 2014

In mice, vaccine stops urinary tract infections linked to catheters

The most common type of hospital-associated infection may be preventable with a vaccine, new research in mice suggests.

Sep 17, 2014

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Archive: 17/09/2014

12 states now reporting severe respiratory illness that targets kids

Major U.S. food makers cut 6.4 trillion calories from products: report

Researchers discover how bacteria resist antibiotics in hospitals

Doctors promoting transparency with patients

PET-CT predicts lymphoma survival better than conventional imaging

Wild berry extract may strengthen effectiveness of pancreatic cancer drug

Experts want restrictions on testosterone drug use (Update)

First-ever research study examines impacts of diet and lifestyle on healthy aging

France to receive first Ebola patient

In mice, vaccine stops urinary tract infections linked to catheters

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