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ESCMID releases new guidelines on best practices to detect C. difficile infections

The European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases has just released new guidelines on best practice methods to diagnose Clostridium difficile infection (CDI).

26 Aug 2016

Philips to showcase advanced cardiology solutions at ESC Congress 2016

Royal Philips today announced its presence at the ESC Congress 2016, showcasing its latest in advanced integrated cardiology solutions with a focus on prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

26 Aug 2016

Baby simulator dolls may encourage pregnancy in teenage girls

The use of dolls that mimic real babies may encourage rather than deter teenage girls from getting pregnant according to the results of a controlled randomized trial.

26 Aug 2016

Study explores relationship between moderate-vigorous exercise and psychotic symptoms

Physical activity can help reduce cardiovascular disease and premature mortality in people with psychological problems.

26 Aug 2016

Researchers trace roots of humane medical practices to pioneering French physician

Researchers at Barrow Neurological Institute have traced the roots of humane medical practices to a pioneering French physician who treated people with deformities as humans instead of "monsters," as they were commonly called.

26 Aug 2016

Simple changes to car’s ventilation system during traffic jams may limit exposure to pollution

With millions of motorists set to hit the road for the bank holiday weekend, drivers have been urged to close windows and turn off fans while in traffic jams to avoid breathing in dangerously high levels of air pollution.

25 Aug 2016

Researchers developing new EMR toolkit to predict risk of hospital readmission in real-time

An estimated 95% of hospitals in the United States use electronic medical records (EMR) to manage and report on patient medical history, including diagnoses and treatment.

25 Aug 2016

New genetic markers linked to fast rate of nicotine metabolism in smokers may raise risk for lung cancer

University of Hawai'i Cancer Center researchers discovered new genetic markers associated with a fast rate of nicotine metabolism, which potentially leads smokers to smoke more, thereby, increasing their risk for lung cancer.

25 Aug 2016

Research suggests drive to drink coffee may be embedded in our genes

Researchers have identified a gene that appears to curb coffee consumption.

25 Aug 2016

Study reveals disadvantaged neighborhood puts teens at increased risk for being overweight or obese

A new Kaiser Permanente study found an increased risk for becoming overweight or obese among normal-weight 18-year-olds who lived in neighborhoods with lower education or income levels.

25 Aug 2016

Lancaster researchers look for better ways to let go emotionally-charged digital possessions

Researchers are looking at better ways of helping grieving people let go of emotionally-charged digital content after the death of loved ones or the break-up of relationships.

25 Aug 2016

Reseachers develop new method for purifying wastewater from nopal slobber

In the world, four billion people suffer from water shortages at least one month a year, according to data from the World Economic Forum.

25 Aug 2016

UNC cardiologist examines challenges facing cardiac intensive care units and clinicians

Jason Katz, MD, MHS, associate professor of medicine at UNC School of Medicine and medical director of the cardiac intensive care unit, was the lead author of a recently published manuscript in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology that examined the early growth and maturation of critical care cardiology, and the challenges and uncertainties that threaten to stymie the growth of this fledgling discipline.

25 Aug 2016

Plastic surgeon from New Jersey shares lesser-known details about tummy tuck surgery

A tummy tuck can dramatically improve a person's body contours, flattening and firming the belly, tightening muscles, and eliminating sagging skin, but for those of us who are not plastic surgeons, what goes into creating great tummy tuck results has largely remained a mystery—until now.

25 Aug 2016

TB burden in India may be two to three times higher than current estimates, study suggests

The number of cases of tuberculosis (TB) in India may be up to two to three times higher than current estimates, suggests a new study.

25 Aug 2016

Researchers find better mental health in older adults despite more physical ailments

While even the best wines eventually peak and turn to vinegar, a new study by researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine suggests a paradoxical trend in the mental health of aging adults: They seem to consistently get better over time.

25 Aug 2016

Study explores how parental use of religious coping strategies in NICU affects family's interactions

Understanding how parents cope while their child is in the neonatal intensive care unit could lead to better support for the family and a more successful transition to home when the baby is healthy, according to Penn State College of Medicine and Penn State Harrisburg researchers.

25 Aug 2016

High exposure to unconventional natural gas wells linked to migraine headaches, sinus and fatigue

New research suggests that Pennsylvania residents with the highest exposure to active natural gas wells operated by the hydraulic fracturing ("fracking") industry are nearly twice as likely to suffer from a combination of migraine headaches, chronic nasal and sinus symptoms and severe fatigue.

25 Aug 2016

People with psychosis engage in low levels of physical activity, study reveals

A large international study of more than 200,000 people in nearly 50 countries has revealed that people with psychosis engage in low levels of physical activity, and men with psychosis are over two times more likely to miss global activity targets compared to people without the illness.

25 Aug 2016

Avoiding foods high in AGEs could help protect from developing diabetes

Simple changes in how we cook could go a long way towards preventing diabetes, say researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

25 Aug 2016

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ESCMID releases new guidelines on best practices to detect C. difficile infections

Philips to showcase advanced cardiology solutions at ESC Congress 2016

Baby simulator dolls may encourage pregnancy in teenage girls

Study explores relationship between moderate-vigorous exercise and psychotic symptoms

Researchers trace roots of humane medical practices to pioneering French physician

Simple changes to car’s ventilation system during traffic jams may limit exposure to pollution

Researchers developing new EMR toolkit to predict risk of hospital readmission in real-time

New genetic markers linked to fast rate of nicotine metabolism in smokers may raise risk for lung cancer

Research suggests drive to drink coffee may be embedded in our genes

Study reveals disadvantaged neighborhood puts teens at increased risk for being overweight or obese

Lancaster researchers look for better ways to let go emotionally-charged digital possessions

Reseachers develop new method for purifying wastewater from nopal slobber

UNC cardiologist examines challenges facing cardiac intensive care units and clinicians

Plastic surgeon from New Jersey shares lesser-known details about tummy tuck surgery

TB burden in India may be two to three times higher than current estimates, study suggests

Researchers find better mental health in older adults despite more physical ailments

Study explores how parental use of religious coping strategies in NICU affects family's interactions

High exposure to unconventional natural gas wells linked to migraine headaches, sinus and fatigue

People with psychosis engage in low levels of physical activity, study reveals

Avoiding foods high in AGEs could help protect from developing diabetes

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How metabolic phenotyping can detect viral infections in minutes

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