Archive: 26/06/2015
Fetuses more vulnerable to some environmental contaminants penetrating into cord blood
Toxic environmental contaminants are increasingly known to cause a number of severe health problems, in particular on fetuses, including heart failure, low cognitive ability, delayed development, and neurobehavioral disorders.
Jun 26, 2015
Scientists identify 'decoy' molecule that could help sharply reduce risk of flu death
The flu virus can be lethal. But what is often just as dangerous is the body's own reaction to the invader. This immune response consists of an inflammatory attack, meant to kill the virus. But if it gets too aggressive, ...
Jun 26, 2015
Daily bathing of pediatric patients with antiseptic cuts bloodstream infections by 59 percent
Daily bathing of pediatric patients with disposable cloths containing 2 percent chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) reduced central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) by 59 percent and saved approximately $300,000 ...
Jun 26, 2015