Genetics

Scientists confirm link between missing DNA and birth defects

In 2010, scientists in Italy reported that a woman and her daughter showed a puzzling array of disabilities, including epilepsy and cleft palate. The mother had previously lost a 15-day-old son to respiratory failure, and ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

China reports new H7N9 bird flu death

China has reported a new death from the H7N9 bird flu virus, state media said Friday, bringing the toll this year to at least four as the disease returns following its 2013 outbreak.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Mortality 38 percent for spinal cord injury tied to C-spine Fx

(HealthDay)—For older adults with spinal cord injuries (SCIs) related to cervical spine (C-spine) fractures, injury level and severity of SCI are risk factors for mortality, according to a study published in the August ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

ATS publishes clinical practice guideline on ILD in infancy

The American Thoracic Society has released new clinical practice guidelines on the classification, evaluation and management of childhood interstitial lung disease (chILD) in infants. Childhood ILD includes a diverse group ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

China H7N9 survivor gives birth: report

A Chinese woman who spent five weeks in intensive care with H7N9 bird flu has given birth to a girl in what was described as a "miracle" first, state media said Friday.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Two new MERS deaths in Saudi: ministry

A Saudi man and a child have died from the MERS virus, bringing the number of deaths from the respiratory infection in the kingdom to 38, the health ministry said on Sunday.

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