Author: Health Day

Reduces probability that screening for rare disease in newborn blood spot test will be recommended

High overall similarity between 3-D models and photographs of volunteers’ noses

Risk of placenta previa, placental abruption up in ART vs. spontaneously conceived singleton pregnancies

Successful response in patient with comorbidities who was a poor candidate for pacemaker placement

For those aged 5 to 44 years, positive link for deprivation with asthma prevalence, admissions

High-level occupational physical activity linked to 18 percent increased risk of early death in men only

Physiological lipids in the products restore skin barrier function, hydration

Early acetaminophen exposure after pediatric cardiac surgery may reduce rate of acute kidney injury

Long-term neurotoxicity was more frequently seen with cisplatin than with vinca alkaloids

Strategy involves making deal with manufacturer for a lump-sum payment in return for 100 percent rebate

Decrease in prevalence among current smokers, increased prevalence among never smokers

Acupuncture no better than sham at the time of ovarian stimulation and embryo transfer

Increases in eight medication classes, including asthma and ADHD medications, contraceptives

Lowest mean time in hypoglycemia seen with dual-hormone closed-loop system during exercise period

Retacrit is biosimilar to the drugs Epogen and Procrit

Australian study finds implementation significantly speeds time to clinical resolution

Findings show small increased risk with white wine, decreased risk with red wine

Relationship, social engagement, and functional ability factors were associated with better quality of life

Rate increased in almost every demographic category; largest increase for those aged ≥85 years