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Tackling Toilet Paper Crisis in Venezuela

Venezuelans are experiencing a huge shortage of toilet paper, and stores seem to have run out of stocks. The demand is huge and supply is so short, that

Having a Nighttime Critical Care Physician in the ICU Doesn't Improve Patient Outcomes: Research

Many hospital intensive care units (ICUs) have been employing critical care physicians at night with the notion it would improve patients' outcomes. They have little evidence to guide them.

Link Between Analgesics and Asthma Might Be Explained By Early Childhood Respiratory Infections

The link between asthma and early childhood use of acetaminophen or ibuprofen may be driven by underlying respiratory infections that prompt the use of

Research: Intestinal Bacteria Protect Against E. Coli O157:H7

According to research, a cocktail of non-pathogenic bacteria naturally occurring in the digestive tract of healthy humans can protect against a potentially lethal iE.

No Reports of New Bird Flu Cases in China

National health authorities have said that no new human cases of the H7N9 virus have been recorded in China for a week. One previously infected patient

Prayer Gets the Doctors' Nod

Almost everyone has a turnaround tale - maybe personal or of someone else's - that credits the "miracle" to a prayer and hardly anyone doubts the power of prayer.

Whooping Cough's Resurgence Don't Stand Up to Scrutiny

In recent decades, whooping cough has exploded in the United States and some other developed countries and many experts suspect ineffective childhood vaccines for the alarming resurgence.

SARS-like Virus Claims New Life in Saudi Arabia

The health ministry announced on its Internet website that a Saudi man who had contracted the coronavirus has died, raising the death toll in the kingdom from the SARS-like virus to 16.

India, UK Sign Agreement for Cooperation on Primary Health Care

An official revealed that India and Britain have signed an agreement for cooperation in the health sector with specific focus on strengthening primary health care and technological development.

New Case of SARS-like Virus in Saudi Arabia

In Saudi Arabia, a new case of the deadly coronavirus has been detected where 15 people have already died after contracting it, the health ministry announced on its Internet website.

Practice Changes to Improve Value and Quality of GI Procedures Identified By New Research

According to research presented at Digestive Disease Week (Regd) (DDW), there are significant cost and risk factors associated with two procedures commonly

Fish Therapy to Treat Skin Disease in Gaza Strip

Fish therapy has found its way to the Gaza Strip with Fouad Yahya, who learnt about it on the internet, becoming one of the first patients to be treated for his skin disease by a fish.

Recent Malaria Test Kit Gives a Thrust to Elimination Efforts

A recent and highly sensitive blood test is capable of spotting even the lowest levels of malaria parasites in the body. In two studies led by researchers

Patient Consent is the Backbone of Patient Care

The backbone of patient care is informed consent. Genetic testing has long required patient consent and patients have had a "right not to know" the results.

People With Treatment-Resistant Depression Benefit Significantly With Ketamine

The largest ketamine clinical trial to-date led by researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has revealed that patients with treatment-resistant

Money can Now be Sent as 'Attachment' Via Gmail

Google has announced a major addition to its emailing service at its annual developer conference. The internet behemoth said users can now send money as an attachment via Gmail.

Clinically Depressed Patients Express Personal Goals in Less Specific Terms

Clinically Depressed Patients express personal goals and reasons for their attainment or failure in less specific terms than people without the disorder.

Bat-borne Lyssavirus Attacks Its First Victim

The deadly bat-borne lyssavirus gets its first victim, a horse. Biosecurity Queensland said the horse was euthanised last week after falling ill with

Patient-to-nurse Infection of Coronavirus: First Proof

The World Health Organization said that two Saudi health workers have contracted the deadly coronavirus from patients, marking the first evidence of transmission in a hospital setting.

NGO Campaigns Against Early Marriage in Bihar and Jharkhand

Officials reveal that with the focus on empowering women, the NGO Breakthrough will launch a campaign in Bihar and Jharkhand to raise awareness against child marriage.

CDC Report Says Over 50% of Public Pools in the US are Contaminated

A new report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) raises the question on how clean pool water actually is after revealing

Providers' Perceptions of Parental Concerns About HPV Vaccination Explored By New BUSM Study

Low-income and minority parents may be more receptive to vaccinating their daughters against Human Papillomavirus (HPV), while white, middle-class parents

Study Finds Record Number of People Over Age of 65 Years Working in UK

The number of people over 65 years of age who continue to work has reached record levels in the UK even as a new report released by a think tank suggests

Chinese Authorities Bust Fake Condom Ring

Chinese authorities have busted a ring of workshops producing millions of counterfeit condoms of some of the biggest brand names in the central and eastern parts of the country.

New and Stronger Partnerships to Improve Healthcare Called For By BMJ

It is committed to "stepping up its commitment to patient partnership" and wants to "develop a strategy for patient partnership that will be reflected across the entire journal," states the journal.

Brain Trauma Diagnostics Could Be Transformed By Wireless Signals

New technology is using wireless signals to provide real-time, non-invasive diagnoses of brain swelling or bleeding. The technology was developed at the University of California, Berkeley.

Researchers Using Clay to Grow Bone

Researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) are the first to report that synthetic silicate nanoplatelets (also known as layered clay) can induce

Virginia Tech Researchers Say Widespread but Neglected Disease a Health Threat in Africa

A disease from animals that was identified more than 100 years ago might be the newest public health threat in developing countries. Virginia Tech/a

Drug That Slows Alzheimer's in Mice Developed By Salk Scientists

A drug developed by scientists known as J147, reverses memory deficits and slows Alzheimer's disease in aged mice following short-term treatment. The

In 2012, Health Workers Attacked in 22 Nations

Last year, health care workers and institutions came under violent attack in 22 countries, including 150 killings, the Red Cross said lamenting that such

Non-communicable Diseases (NCD) (and) Mental Disorders

Mental disorders and non-communicable diseases (NCD) each constitute a huge portion of the worldwide health care burden, and often occur together, so they should be addressed together.

Among US Youths, No Significant Change Seen in Overall Smokeless Tobacco Use

In the United States, tobacco use remains the leading preventable cause of death and disease. Declines in smoking among youths were observed from the late 1990s.

Community Groups in Vietnam Set Up to Tackle Challenges

Community groups in rural Vietnam set up to tackle challenges to maternal and neonatal health may reduce the neonatal death rate after three years and increase antenatal care attendance.

No Change Seen in U.S. Youths About Tobacco Use

In the United States, tobacco use remains the leading preventable cause of death and disease. Declines in smoking among youths were observed from the late 1990s.

Faulty Breast Implants Spark Global Health Scare

The founder of a firm whose faulty breast implants sparked a global health scare to be given a four-year prison sentence on fraud charges was called by a French prosecutor.

Living Close to Main Road may Increase Kidney Problems

On more than 1100 adults who had sustained a stroke between 1999 and 2004 and had been admitted to hospital in the greater Boston area of Massachusetts in the US, the authors base their findings.

UK Charity Calls for Urgent Action to Cut Women's Exposure to Cancer-causing Chemicals

To reduce women's exposure to cancer-causing chemicals, a UK charity has called for urgent action. Breast Cancer UK said that there is "compelling"

Cheerful Music can Indeed Lift Mood

A new study conducted by researchers at University of Missouri suggests that listening to upbeat and cheery music does help improve your mood though you

NJIT Scientist Creates New Algorithm That can Data Mine Electronic Health Records

A new report, titled 'Adverse Drug Effect Detection', published by NJIT computer scientist Lian Duan in the IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics

Factors That Influence African Americans to Call 911 for Stroke Symptoms Studied

While African-Americans do recognize the signs of stroke, factors such as medical cost, ambulance response time and the lack of awareness on the need

Obsession for a Soft Skin Causes a Korean Woman to Inject Cooking Oil in Her Face

Hang Mioku, a former model, always wished to have soft skin and this turned out to be quite an obsession when she continued to approach doctors for silicone injections.

Research: CLABSI Prevention Efforts Result in Up to 200,000 Infections Prevented in Intensive Care Units

New research estimates that as many as 200,000 central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) have been prevented among patients in intensive care units (ICUs) since 1990.

Which Place Has More Bacteria Than a Toilet?

New study pointed out that handbags of women are contaminated with bacteria much more than the numbers of bacteria found in a restroom. The handles

'Perfect' Surgery on Baby's Swollen Head Performed

Life-saving surgery has been successfully carried on an Indian baby suffering from a rare disorder that caused her head to swell to nearly double its size, says neurosurgeon.

Can Cycle Helmet Laws Reduce Serious Head Injuries?

Studies have established that cyclists are vulnerable road users and head injuries among cyclists account for 75% of cycling related deaths. But debate

Venom Immunotherapy to the Aid of Insect Stings

While enjoying in the outdoors, there is a fear of being stung by insects and this can be a scary experience. Many people who have experienced insect

Worker Drives to Hospital and Requests Doctors to Fix Severed Arm Back

Hospital authorities in Eastern Austria were in for a bit of a shock when they saw a patient come in to the hospital bleeding heavily with a severed arm and requesting doctors to sew it back.

New Light on Illness and Health Shed By Chemistry Breakthrough

Imaging technology is growing ever more vital in the world's hospitals. It is commonly used whether for the diagnosis of illness or for research into new cures.

Over 40 Escape in a Kenyan Psychiatric Hospital Break

Around 40 mentally ill patients escaped from a psychiatric hospital in Nairobi, Kenya, with officials revealing that they have managed to catch 10 of them who are back at the hospital.

France Going Through SARS-Like Virus Scare

In France, two confirmed cases of the new SARS-like virus were recorded at the weekend. The World Health Organisation called on people to stay calm