Archive: 19/09/2016
Drug-resistant infections could spark financial crisis: study
The spread of superbugs that are resistant to all known drug treatments could spark a global financial crisis on the level of the 2008 meltdown or worse, a World Bank-led study warned on Monday.
Sep 19, 2016
People with epilepsy face increased risks of discrimination and other negative life events
In a recent analysis, people with epilepsy were seven-fold more likely to have reported experiencing discrimination due to health problems than the general population. This risk was greater than other chronic health problems ...
Sep 19, 2016
Stem cell-based screening methods may predict heart-related side effects of drugs
Coaxing stem cells from patients to become heart cells may help clinicians personalize drug treatments and prevent heart-related toxicity.
Sep 19, 2016
Study reveals scope and characteristics of adverse drug reactions in the general population
In a study of 1000 adult patients with unplanned admission to a tertiary hospital in Singapore, the prevalence of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) at the time of admission was 12.4 percent, and the prevalence of ADRs causing ...
Sep 19, 2016
Health coverage on the rise for those in the justice system
Health coverage on the rise for those in the justice system, U-M study finds
Sep 19, 2016
The ads say 'Get your flu shot today,' but it may be wiser to wait
The pharmacy chain pitches started in August: Come in and get your flu shot.
Sep 19, 2016
Fermented foods ... health benefits or hype?
Dear Mayo Clinic: Are there any special health benefits to fermented foods?
Sep 19, 2016