Decoding a killer: Lab studying Ebola virus for mutation threat Tiny vials of inactivated Ebola virus from Africa are coming into a San Francisco lab, carrying secrets that might reveal the killer's past - and fateful future. Oct 30, 2014 0 0
Doubt cast over air pollution link between childhood leukemia and power lines Researchers from the UK have called into question a theory suggesting that a previously reported risk of leukaemia among children born close to overhead power lines could be caused by an alteration to surrounding air pollution. Oct 30, 2014 2 0
Public overinflates time spent by dermatologists on cosmetic Tx (HealthDay)—The public believes dermatologists spend more time performing cosmetic procedures than they actually do, according to research published in the November issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. Oct 30, 2014 0 0
AMA 'Code of Ethics' offers guidance for physicians (HealthDay)—The American Medical Association (AMA) Code of Ethics and other articles provide guidance for physicians in relation to public health emergencies, according to a report from the AMA. Oct 30, 2014 0 0
Oral bisphosphonate use cuts risk of post-implant revision Sx (HealthDay)—For patients undergoing total joint replacement, oral bisphosphonate use is associated with a reduction in the risk of revision surgery, according to a study published in the November issue of Arthritis & Rheumatology. Oct 30, 2014 0 0
Pre-angiography high-dose statins cut contrast-induced AKI (HealthDay)—For patients undergoing coronary angiography, pretreatment with high-dose statins reduces the risk of contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CIAKI), according to a meta-analysis published in the Nov. 1 issue ... Oct 30, 2014 0 0
Link seen between seizures and migraines in the brain Seizures and migraines have always been considered separate physiological events in the brain, but now a team of engineers and neuroscientists looking at the brain from a physics viewpoint discovered a link between these ... Oct 30, 2014 0 0
Researchers probe link between newborn health and vitamin A The impact vitamin A has on newborns is virtually unknown, but Penn State nutrition researchers have published two papers that may provide a framework for future investigations of the vitamin and neonatal health. Oct 30, 2014 0 0
Adrenal sex hormone level may predict heart disease risk (HealthDay)—Blood levels of the adrenal sex hormone dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and its sulfate (DHEA-S) may predict an increased risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) in elderly men, according to a study published in ... Oct 30, 2014 0 0
Microscope use doesn't up infection risk in spine surgery (HealthDay)—Use of an operating microscope does not appear to have much impact on risk of infection or operating room times in spine surgery, according to research published in the Oct. 15 issue of Spine. Oct 30, 2014 0 0