John Ochsner, renowned cardiac surgeon, dead at 91
John Lockwood Ochsner—a world-renowned cardiac surgeon—died Friday at age 91, Ochsner Health Systems in New Orleans announced.
Jul 6, 2018
Archive: 06/07/2018
Savory foods may promote healthy eating through effects on the brain
Researchers have found that consuming a broth rich in umami—or savory taste—can cause subtle changes in the brain that promote healthy eating behaviors and food choices, especially in women at risk of obesity.
Jul 6, 2018
Listeria monocytogenes multi-country outbreak: 47 cases including 9 deaths
Frozen corn and possibly other frozen vegetables produced in a company in Hungary are the likely source of an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes that has been affecting Austria, Denmark, Finland, Sweden and the United Kingdom. ...
Jul 6, 2018
Research points to potential shortcoming of antibiotic lab tests
To determine which antibiotics reliably treat which bacterial infections, diagnostic laboratories that focus on clinical microbiology test pathogens isolated from patients. As multidrug-resistant organisms continue to emerge, ...
Jul 6, 2018
Obesity and overweight linked to long-term health problems after traumatic brain injury
Especially at longer follow-up times, overweight and obesity are associated with chronic disease risks for survivors of moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), reports a study in the July/August issue of the Journal ...
Jul 6, 2018
Researchers develop algorithm to improve care delivery to seriously ill patients
The level of communication between patient and physician can make a monumental difference, specifically in the case of seriously ill hospitalized patients. Researchers at the University of Minnesota have found a way to better ...
Jul 6, 2018
