Septic shock linked to mortality in hematologic malignancies
(HealthDay)—For patients with hematologic malignancies, septic shock is associated with high mortality rates and poor 90-day survival, according to a study published in the January […]
Survey says youth need more education on adequate protection and enhanced safety when engaging in oral sex
Researchers have assessed more than 900 youths’ knowledge of the risks of oral sex and barriers to using protection through the use of MyVoice, a […]
COVID-19 booster vaccination is safe and effective in immunosuppressed patients
Patients under immunosuppressive therapy, who do not respond to primary COVID-19 vaccination, have an increased risk for severe COVID-19 disease courses. Until now, it was […]
Drug-Resistant Malaria Is Emerging in Africa. Is the World Ready?
In June 2017, Betty Balikagala traveled to a hospital in Gulu District, in northern Uganda. It was the rainy season: a peak time for malaria […]
Preventive medicine use for gastrointestinal bleeding varies by specialty; improved prescribing guidelines needed
Proton pump inhibitors are common and effective medications for the treatment of stomach acid-related diseases, including peptic ulcers that can lead to gastrointestinal bleeding. While […]
Omicron Lives Longer on Plastic, Skin Than Other COVID Variants
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Japanese researchers say the Omicron variant survives longer on plastic and […]
Should You Retest After Testing Positive for COVID-19?
A positive COVID-19 test can be jarring, but what to do after receiving one is clear: Isolate—specifically for five days, whether you're showing symptoms or […]
Visceral fat: The ‘fatty’ food which could help reduce dangerous belly fat
Dr Zoe Williams discusses visceral fat on This Morning We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our […]
LSU Health New Orleans scientists to create more personalized nutrition recommendations
LSU Health New Orleans scientists will participate in a $170 million National Institutes of Health (NIH) study that will develop algorithms to predict individual responses […]
How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted clinicians who care for children with cancer?
New research indicates that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound effect on pediatric oncology health care professionals worldwide, requiring significant staffing changes and causing […]