Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
First coronavirus case detected in Ecuador Amazon tribe
The first case of the novel coronavirus has been detected in one of Ecuador's indigenous Amazon tribes, the health ministry said Sunday.
May 18, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Dense breast notifications are having little impact
Dense Breast Notifications (DBNs) are having little impact.
Dec 17, 2019
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Immunology
Pregnant women with penicillin allergy label should be tested to reduce antibiotic exposure
It's well known that 9 of 10 Americans who believe they are allergic to penicillin are not allergic. It's also known that broad spectrum antibiotics are not as effective as penicillin and their use can increase antibiotic ...
Nov 5, 2021
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
WHO revises childbirth guidelines to curb caesarean delivery surge
The UN health agency said Thursday it has revised a benchmark used by health professionals worldwide in caring for women during childbirth because it has caused a surge in interventions like caesarean sections that could ...
Feb 15, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Woman isolated in Hong Kong hospital over MERS
A woman was rushed to a Hong Kong hospital Wednesday on suspicion she had contracted the potentially deadly MERS virus, as an outbreak in South Korea triggers alarm elsewhere in Asia.
Jun 10, 2015
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Health
Hospital rating tools should allow patients to customize rankings
Publicly available hospital ratings and rankings should be modified to allow quality measures to be prioritized according to the needs and preferences of individual patients, according to a new RAND Corporation analysis.
Aug 29, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Increased risk of bacterial infection if food is exposed to light
Listeria bacterium found in food, which can infect people and cause temporary gastro-intestinal distress, is a serious health risk for pregnant women and for people with compromised immune systems. According to a dissertation ...
Feb 2, 2016
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
South Africa's cesarean birth rates are too high—they can be dangerous for mothers and babies
A cesarean section is an important surgical intervention that can save the lives of mother and baby. Cesarean sections are essential in complicated labors such as prolonged or obstructed labor or if the baby is distressed.
May 7, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Woman dies of MERS raising Saudi toll to 52
A woman in her 80s with the MERS virus has died in the Eastern Province, raising to 52 the death toll from the infection in Saudi Arabia, the health ministry announced Monday.
Oct 28, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
New study warns of the stress experienced by pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic
A new study now recommends that, in addition to routine medical check-ups, health professionals should also ask pregnant woman about their psychological well-being
Nov 18, 2020
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