Archive: 06/09/2017

Art courses could help medical students become better clinical observers

Observation skills are an essential component of any medical education, aiding doctors during patient exams and in making medical diagnoses, yet several studies have indicated inadequacies in this area among medical trainees ...

Sep 6, 2017

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New appropriate use criteria issued for valvular heart disease

(HealthDay)—Appropriate use criteria have been developed for valvular heart disease imaging tests, according to a report published online Sept. 1 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Sep 6, 2017

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Team sports for kids: A winning combo

(HealthDay)—Team sports are a great way for kids to get exercise, make friends and have fun.

Sep 6, 2017

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Harvey's wrath still poses risks to children

(HealthDay)—Safety measures must be a priority for children returning to Houston and other communities affected by flooding from Hurricane Harvey, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Sep 6, 2017

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Hate to work out? Your DNA may be to blame

(HealthDay)—If a gym visit elicits more grimaces than grins, you might be genetically predisposed to dislike exercise, Dutch researchers suggest.

Sep 6, 2017

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How a bite of a hot dog threatened and saved a boy's life

(HealthDay)—A 9-year-old boy in Turkey opened wide for a big bite of a tasty hot dog, but had no idea the simple act might almost kill him.

Sep 6, 2017

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Nivolumab in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: Added benefit for specific patients

Nivolumab (trade name: Opdivo) has been approved since June 2017 for adults with squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck. The drug is an option if platinum-based chemotherapy is not sufficiently effective against this ...

Sep 6, 2017

Determining motor deficits more precisely following a stroke

After a stroke, many people are unable to successfully perform basic hand movements in everyday life. The reason are symptoms of hemiparesis resulting from damage to the brain. These very frequently affect fine motor skills. ...

Sep 6, 2017

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The problem with sex shops 'for women'

The launch of a sex toy collection to tie-in with the Comedy Central series Broad City calls to mind another connection between sex toys and women on television. In a 1998 episode of Sex and the City, Carrie Bradshaw and ...

Sep 6, 2017

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Late bedtime and lack of sleep lead to overweight children in China

Researchers at the University of Birmingham have found that Chinese children who go to bed later and sleep less are more likely to be more overweight.

Sep 6, 2017

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