Invalid Results Produced by Pre-concussion Baseline Testing
Pre-injury baseline testing for managing sport-related concussions is often invalid, and validity varies by indicator and age of the person being tested, according to new findings.
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Hemorrhagic Shock: Uncrossmatched Whole Blood Found To be Safer
According to a new study, uncrossmatched type O whole blood can be safely used to transfuse injured children with hemorrhagic shock.
Russian researchers develop new biosensor chips based on unconventional materials
Russian researchers from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology have developed biosensor chips of unprecedented sensitivity, which are based on copper instead of the conventionally used gold. Besides making the device somewhat cheaper, this innovation will facilitate the manufacturing process.
The research findings are reported in the journal Langmuir, named in honor of Irving Langmuir — a U.S. scientist awarded the 1932 Nobel Prize in chemistry "for his discoveries and investigations in surface chemistry."
Sexually Transmitted Outbreaks of Hepatitis A Virus
Hepatitis A viruses (HAVs) circulating in an ongoing outbreak among men who have sex with men (MSM) in the Lombardy region of Italy are predominantly attributable to strains linked to two other recent outbreaks in Europe, according to a study presented today at The International Liver Congress 2018 in Paris, France.
The study found that earlier cases in the Lombardy outbreak were related to an HAV strain reported in the Netherlands, while later cases were more frequently linked to a strain seen in the UK.
Childhood Lung Infections Triggered with Exposure to Tiny Air Pollution Particles
According to newly published research, even the briefest increase in airborne fine particulate matter PM2.5, pollution-causing particles that are about 3% of the diameter of human hair, is associated with the development of acute lower respiratory infection (ALRI) in young children.
Cataract Surgery Benefits the Ebola Survivors
Cataract surgery can be safely performed on Ebola virus disease survivors with impaired vision, Emory Eye Center ophthalmologists and 40 colleagues around the world report. Their findings were reported in the journal EBioMedicine.
Evaluate Linear And Angular Insertion Depth Measurements Of Cochlear Implants
According to a study, researchers examine the linear and angular insertion depth measurements of cochlear implants based on conventional computed tomography. Imaging exams play a key role in cochlear implants about both planning implantation before surgery and quality control after surgery. The ability to visualize the three-dimensional location of implanted electrodes is useful in clinical routines for assessing patient outcome.
NHPS: Little Known on Cost of Buying Medicines
The Union Cabinet recently approved the launch of the National Health Protection Mission which was announced during Budget 2018-19. The Mission aims to provide a cover of five lakh rupees per family per year to about 10.7 crore families belonging to the poor and vulnerable population.
The insurance coverage is targeted for hospitalization at the secondary and tertiary health care levels. This post explains the healthcare financing scenario in India, which is distributed across the center, states, and individuals.
To Identify The Effect That Gravity Has On Sleep
A study determines that since a few decades, man has been able to reach space, escape from the earth attraction and spend days and nights in a weightless condition. Some major physiological changes have been observed during long stays and in particular, the sleep duration in space is shorter than on the ground. This study reviews a novel hypothesis proposing that sleep is partly due to gravity. At the same time, all creatures on Earth undergo cycles of activity and periods of rest.
Decades of Misinformation Lead Vaccination Apathy, New Findings
A legacy of social and political factors rather than bad parenting may be influencing people's decisions not to vaccinate their children, according to a study from the University of Waterloo.
Nasal Mist Vaccine: Immunotherapy to Treat Peanut Allergy
A vaccine delivered as an ultrafine nasal spray was found to limit or prevent peanut allergy symptoms in mice that had been sensitized to peanut, according to a study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
Be Aware after Cure Testicular Cancer, Researchers Suggest
Testicular cancer has a 95% cure rate, however, it is easier for men to move on and forget about it. But new research in the Journal of Clinical Oncology shows that it's prudent for patients to stay in touch with their medical team as they age and to be aware of treatment toxicities.