Archive: 05/09/2019

Source water key to bacterial water safety in remote Northern Australia

In the wet-dry topics of Australia, drinking water in remote communities is often sourced from groundwater bores. The geochemistry of that groundwater impacts the occurrence of opportunistic pathogens in the drinking water ...

Sep 5, 2019

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Novel study reveals presence of fungal DNA in the fetal human gut

A recent human study published in The FASEB Journal discovered the presence of fungal communities in the fetal gut. The study marks the first of its kind to observe fungal DNA in this developmental setting.

Sep 5, 2019

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Updated Barrett's Guideline aims to improve patient outcomes

The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) has released its updated "ASGE guideline on screening and surveillance of Barrett's esophagus," published in the September issue of GIE: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

Sep 5, 2019

Unique report details dermatological progression and effective treatment of a severe jellyfish sting

A detailed case report and comprehensive sequence of photographs in Wilderness & Environmental Medicine, published by Elsevier, document the dermatological progression of a patient stung by a jellyfish off the coast of Cambodia. ...

Sep 5, 2019

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Researcher studies differences in the immune systems of men and women

Females are less susceptible to infection but are 10 times more likely than males to develop an autoimmune disorder, such as hypothyroidism or rheumatoid arthritis. The female immune system is "a double-edged sword" in that ...

Sep 5, 2019

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Q&A: Pain after knee replacement surgery

Dear Mayo Clinic: It has been months since I had knee replacement surgery, but my knee is still hurting. Can anything be done at this point, or does the surgery just not eliminate pain in some patients?

Sep 5, 2019

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Now a 2-time survivor, Tedy Bruschi still tackling stroke awareness

Former NFL star Tedy Bruschi spent the last 14 years showing what a stroke survivor could do: continue playing pro football, climb Mount Kilimanjaro, run the Boston Marathon.

Sep 5, 2019

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New Facebook, Instagram pop-ups counter vaccine misinformation

(HealthDay)—Educational pop-up windows will now appear on Facebook and Instagram when people search for vaccine-related content.

Sep 5, 2019

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Algorithm based on response, biology guides neuroblastoma therapy

(HealthDay)—Use of a response- and biology-based treatment algorithm for intermediate-risk neuroblastoma is associated with excellent survival and reduces treatment for some patients, according to a study published online ...

Sep 5, 2019

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Updated recommendations, levels of care categorized for pediatric ICUs

(HealthDay)—Three levels of care are recommended for pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) patients, according to a policy statement published online Sept. 4 in Pediatrics.

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