Excessive antibiotic prescriptions for children in low-, middle-income countries Children in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are receiving an average of 25 antibiotic prescriptions during their first five years of life, an excessive amount that could harm the children’s ability to fight pathogens as well as increase antibiotic resistance worldwide, according to a new study […]
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Meaningful change in culture urged to save neurology, reduce gender gap Allison Brashear, Dean of the UC Davis School of Medicine, is working to save the future workforce of neurology and to reduce the gender gap in the medical specialty. Go to Source
New assay assesses multiple cellular pathways at once A novel technological approach developed by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine expands from two to six the number of molecular pathways that can be studied simultaneously in a cell sample with the dual luciferase assay, a type of testing method commonly used across biomedical fields. Go […]
Paving the way to healing complex trauma A major study led by researchers at La Trobe University in Australia has identified key themes that will be used to inform strategies to support Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents in the first years of their children’s lives. Go to Source
A study of U.S. data for 2015 finds that ambulatory care providers do not document the medical reason for the drug in 18% of antibiotic prescriptions.
Kidney failure is a complex condition. In this article, learn about the different types of kidney failure, as well as the stages, causes, risk factors, treatment options, and prevention methods.
Game changer: New tech for stroke rehab A new touch-screen therapy tool could accelerate the recovery of patients who have suffered a stroke and change the way rehabilitation is delivered in hospitals and homes. Go to Source
Targeting stem cells that drive aggressive blood cancer Peter Mac scientists have found a way to target acute myeloid leukemia (AML) at its source—a discovery that could yield a more effective treatment for this aggressive and often incurable blood cancer. Go to Source
Is ivermectin safe during pregnancy? Is it safe to give ivermectin to pregnant women? In order to answer this question, researchers from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), an institution supported by “la Caixa,” conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies that reported cases of accidental exposure to the drug among pregnant women. […]
Chyler leigh of ‘Supergirl’ battles bipolar disorder (HealthDay)—Chyler Leigh has taken on some challenging roles in her career, including helping keep the world safe from alien threats on the TV show “Supergirl” and learning to be a surgeon as Lexie Grey on “Grey’s Anatomy.” But her most demanding task has been learning to manage bipolar […]