Researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center have found a specific strain of Helicobacter pylori strongly correlated with stomach cancer. […]
Algorithm can discriminate cardiovascular disease risk
(HealthDay)—The Cardiovascular Disease Population Risk Tool (CVDPoRT) algorithm, which includes 12 variables, can discriminate cardiovascular disease risk, according to a […]
Study reveals which transgender teens have highest suicide risk
Research has shown that transgender adolescents are at greater risk for attempting suicide than cisgender teens, who identify with the […]
Hi-tech T-shirt that could help doctors spot risk of stoke
Hi-tech T-shirt that could help doctors spot risk of stoke Would YOU wear it? Hi-tech T-shirt that could help doctors […]
Prescribing antibiotics for children with cough does not reduce hospitalization risk
Doctors and nurses often prescribe antibiotics for children with cough and respiratory infection to avoid return visits, symptoms getting worse […]
Acute critical illness increases risk of kidney complications and death
Acute critical illness in people without previous renal disease puts them at risk of kidney complications as well as death, […]
MicroRNAs predict recurrence risk of head and neck tumors
A recent paper published in the scientific journal Cell gives an unprecedented insight into the metabolic interactions that occur throughout […]
Painkiller prescribed to MILLIONS increases the risk of a stroke
Common painkiller prescribed to MILLIONS in the UK increases a person’s risk of having a stroke Common painkiller prescribed to […]
Obstructive sleep apnea linked with higher risk of gout
New research reveals that people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have a higher risk of developing gout, even beyond the […]
Study finds one in 12 children taking multiple medications at risk
According to new research from the University of Illinois at Chicago, about one in five children regularly use prescription medications, […]