Archive: 09/05/2016

Poor outcome for rotor ablation in A-fib in randomized trial

(HealthDay)—For patients with non-paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF), rotor-only ablation is associated with a poor outcome compared with other ablation strategies, according to a randomized study published online May ...

May 9, 2016

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CDC establishes new 'Clean Hands Count' campaign

(HealthDay)—The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has introduced a new campaign, "Clean Hands Count," to encourage health care professionals, patients, and patients' families to keep their hands clean in order ...

May 9, 2016

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First case of paintball-linked liver injury described

(HealthDay)—A first case of paintball-related blunt liver injury has been described in an article published online April 27 in BMJ Case Reports.

May 9, 2016

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Penis reconstructions 'life-altering' for men, studies show

(HealthDay)—Men who undergo surgery to create a new penis seem to fare well in the long term, two new studies show.

May 9, 2016

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E-cigarettes not meeting potential as 'disruptive technology,' public health study shows

Most smokers who have tried electronic cigarettes have rejected them as less satisfying than regular cigarettes, reducing their potential to be a "disruptive technology" that could help a significant number of smokers to ...

May 9, 2016

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Does this ankle need an X-ray? There's an app for that

The Ottawa Rules, a set of rules used around the world to help health professionals decide when to order x-rays and CT scans, are now available as a free mobile health app.

May 9, 2016

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Clinical trial underway for treatment of sleep apnea in adolescents with Down syndrome

An FDA-approved clinical trial is underway at Massachusetts Eye and Ear and Massachusetts General Hospital for Children to evaluate the use of a hypoglossal nerve stimulator—a technology currently available to adults with ...

May 9, 2016

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Pesticide exposure may be ALS risk factor

New research shows environmental pollutants could affect the chances a person will develop amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.

May 9, 2016

Artificially sweetened beverages consumed in pregnancy linked to increased infant BMI

Daily consumption of artificially sweetened beverages by women during pregnancy may be associated with increased infant body mass index (BMI) and may be associated with an increased risk of being overweight in early childhood, ...

May 9, 2016

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Therapeutic substitution could help reduce money spent on prescription drugs

An extra $73 billion was spent between 2010 and 2012 on brand name medications and the practice of therapeutic substitution (substituting chemically different compounds within the same class of drugs for one another) could ...

May 9, 2016

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