A vaccine for the common and sometimes deadly RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) has been elusive, but scientists say a new
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Study in rats suggests special occasion drinking during pregnancy may cause harm
If you thought a glass or two of alcohol on special occasions was safe during pregnancy, think again. Research in
Chlamydia in testicular tissue linked to male infertility
The potential impact of undiagnosed sexually transmitted chlamydia infection on men’s fertility has been highlighted in a QUT-led study, which
Researchers use game theory to successfully identify bacterial antibiotic resistance
PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State University researchers have developed a novel way to identify previously unrecognized antibiotic-resistance genes in bacteria.
Are steroids used too much for patients with inflammatory bowel disease?
Steroid therapy is commonly used to treat acute attacks of the inflammatory bowel diseases ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease; however,
Statins linked to higher risk of diabetes and skin infections
Statins have been reported to be beneficial for infections such as pneumonia and Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia. In the case of
Late third trimester ultrasound may detect missed fetal abnormalities
In a study published in Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology that involved more than 50,000 pregnancies, a fetal anomaly was detected for
Melatonin may not prevent delirium after heart surgery
Delirium is observed in approximately 15% of hospitalised older adults, and it is more common in the critically ill and
PTSD has strong genetic component like other psychiatric disorders
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one of the most common psychiatric disorders, affecting some 8 million adults at some point
Marker in tear samples could detect diabetes complication
You’ve heard of blood tests and stool samples. Tear samples might be the next screening method to enter your doctor’s
