Tuberculosis tricks the body's immune system to allow it to spread Tuberculosis (TB) tricks the immune system into attacking the body's lung tissue so the bacteria are allowed to spread to other people, new research from the University of Southampton suggests. Oct 20, 2016 0 50
Pulmonary embolism may be cause of syncope in some elderly (HealthDay)—About one of every six patients hospitalized for a first episode of syncope has a pulmonary embolism, according to a study published in the Oct. 20 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. Oct 20, 2016 0 6
Neonatal phototherapy not linked to type 1 diabetes (HealthDay)—Neonatal phototherapy is not associated with type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM-1), according to a study published online Oct. 19 in Pediatrics. Oct 20, 2016 0 44
Study counters notion that heart surgery poses more kidney risks to women (HealthDay)—A new study challenges the belief that women are more likely than men to develop kidney damage after heart surgery. Oct 20, 2016 0 0
Some Mexican ceramics can serve up lead poisoning (HealthDay)—A charming ceramic reminder of a Mexican vacation could end up giving you lead poisoning, a new study warns. Oct 20, 2016 0 0
Zika testing for all pregnant women who have been in Florida county: CDC (HealthDay)—U.S. health officials are now recommending that all pregnant women who have recently spent time in any part of Miami-Dade County in Florida be tested for Zika infection. Oct 20, 2016 0 1
Barriers for diabetic retinopathy screening vary (HealthDay)—Patients and health care providers have markedly divergent perceptions of barriers to diabetic retinopathy screening, according to a study published in the Oct. 6 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control ... Oct 20, 2016 0 0
Superior morbidity profile for robotic partial nephrectomy (HealthDay)—Compared with laparoscopic partial nephrectomy, robotic partial nephrectomy is associated with a superior morbidity profile, according to a meta-analysis published in the November issue of The Journal of Urology. Oct 20, 2016 0 0
Snakebites a rising danger for U.S. children (HealthDay)—More than 1,300 U.S. kids suffer snakebites each year on average, with one in four attacks occurring in Florida and Texas, a new study reveals. Oct 20, 2016 1 7
Even for men at high risk, healthy living may help prevent colon cancer (HealthDay)—While it's well known that healthy living can lower the odds for colon cancer, a new study finds it's even true for men whose DNA puts them at high risk for the disease. Oct 20, 2016 0 54