Archive: 20/08/2015

US hospitals flout CDC recommendations that prevent infections

According to a survey conducted by Rhode Island Hospital researchers, there is significant variability regarding how clinicians manage catheters placed in the arteries of patients in intensive care units. Some practices may ...

Aug 20, 2015

Women warriors at no greater risk for PTSD than men, study finds

While past research on the question has been mixed, a new study by Defense and Veterans Affairs researchers suggests that women in the military are at no greater risk than men for developing posttraumatic stress disorder, ...

Aug 20, 2015

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Study documents extent of unexpected sexual consequences for young women who drink alcohol

In-depth interviews conducted by researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine of 20 young women attending an urban sexually transmitted disease clinic have documented a variety of unexpected, unintended ...

Aug 20, 2015

Got a rash? You might be allergic to nickel, dermatologist says

(HealthDay)—Nickel is one of the most common causes of a skin rash that occurs due to contact with an allergen, a dermatologist says.

Aug 20, 2015

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Long-acting analog insulin doesn't up AMI risk in T2DM

(HealthDay)—For patients with type 2 diabetes, the risk of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is not significantly different for long-acting insulin analogs versus other basal insulin therapies, according to a study published ...

Aug 20, 2015

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Most contact lens wearers take chances with their eyes: CDC

(HealthDay)—Most contact lens wearers close their eyes to safety recommendations, a new U.S. government study finds.

Aug 20, 2015

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Antibodies in the blood provide clues to transplant recipients' likelihood of rejection

The dominant antibody type present in the blood of transplant recipients may indicate their likelihood of experiencing organ rejection, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society ...

Aug 20, 2015