Archive: 05/06/2013

Blood transfusions in cardiac surgery may up infections

(HealthDay)—Transfusion of red blood cells (RBCs) during or after surgery may increase the risk of major infections, such as pneumonia and bloodstream infections, according to research published in the June issue of the ...

Jun 5, 2013

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Recession forced cutbacks in care for special needs kids: study

(HealthDay)—The belt tightening triggered by the recent recession appears to have forced families to make tough choices about care for children with chronic physical or emotion problems, a new study suggests.

Jun 5, 2013

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MRI identifies compression fractures before cementing

(HealthDay)—In patients with suspected vertebral compression fractures, the addition of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) reduces the rate of misdiagnosis of acute lesions and hidden lesions before percutaneous cement augmentation ...

Jun 5, 2013

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Obese mums may pass health risks on to grandchildren

Health problems linked to obesity—like heart disease and diabetes—could skip an entire generation, a new study suggests.

Jun 5, 2013

Cyberbullying puts teens at risk

Teenage victims of cyberbullying, defined as the use of the internet or cell phones to send hurtful and harassing messages, are more likely to develop symptoms of depression, substance abuse and internet addiction, reports ...

Jun 5, 2013

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Mosquito devices may be used to disperse Australian delinquents—but how do they work?

You may have read last week that, in a bid to curb graffiti, Sydney's State Rail may trial Mosquito devices – technology that emits a high-pitched noise that's audible only to people aged in their early twenties and younger ...

Jun 5, 2013

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Stable bedtime helps sleep apnea sufferers adhere to treatment

(Medical Xpress)—A consistent bedtime routine is likely key to helping people with obstructive sleep apnea adhere to their prescribed treatment, according to Penn State researchers.

Jun 5, 2013

Quality improvement educational initiative proves to be a model program for surgical residents

Researchers at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, have developed a novel graduate medical education initiative that enables surgical residents to hone their skills in quality improvement (QI). Surgical ...

Jun 5, 2013

Scientists uncover protective influence of Vitamin A against inflammatory bowel disease

Scientists at Trinity College Dublin have made novel discoveries around the protective influence of Vitamin A against the damaging immune responses that lead to inflammatory bowel disease. The research led by Professor of ...

Jun 5, 2013

Research reveals high salt levels in biscuits

They may appear to be a sweet treat, but a new study from researchers at Queen Mary, University of London, has revealed the high level of salt in many biscuits.

Jun 5, 2013

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Archive: 05/06/2013

Blood transfusions in cardiac surgery may up infections

Recession forced cutbacks in care for special needs kids: study

MRI identifies compression fractures before cementing

Obese mums may pass health risks on to grandchildren

Cyberbullying puts teens at risk

Mosquito devices may be used to disperse Australian delinquents—but how do they work?

Stable bedtime helps sleep apnea sufferers adhere to treatment

Quality improvement educational initiative proves to be a model program for surgical residents

Scientists uncover protective influence of Vitamin A against inflammatory bowel disease

Research reveals high salt levels in biscuits

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