Today, a new personalized cancer treatment was approved for NHS use in England. But this was no ordinary drug approval. Larotrectinib (Vitrakvi) is a highly…
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Risk for complications from mesh implant does not diminish
(HealthDay)—Continued surveillance after mesh use in pelvic organ prolapse (POP) repairs is necessary, according to a study published online Feb. 6 in Obstetrics & Gynecology….
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Siri, help me quit: What does your smart device say when you ask for help with addiction?
Can a smart device help you quit drinking, smoking, vaping or taking opioids? As it turns out, the leading smart device conversational agents, including Amazon…
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Why does my mouth taste like soap?
There are few things worse than getting soap in your mouth. It doesn’t happen often but it’s bound to have gotten in there at some…
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Does frailty affect outcomes after traumatic spinal cord injury?
A new study has shown that frailty is an important predictor of worse outcome after traumatic spinal cord injury in patients less than 75 years…
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A single dose of yellow fever vaccine does not offer lasting protection to all children
Yellow fever is a viral infection spread by various species of mosquito and is rife in 34 countries in Africa and 13 in Latin America….
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Medical education does not equip students to provide high quality nutritional care to patients
Worldwide, nutrition is insufficiently incorporated into medical education, meaning that medical students lack the confidence, skills and knowledge to provide nutritional care to patients, according…
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What does it mean when a butterfly lands on you?
Butterflies are beautiful creatures and come in many different shapes, colors, and sizes. Many children spend hours trying to catch the colorful winged insects, wanting…
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Snoring does NOT make you have a bad night’s sleep or feel tired
Snoring does NOT make you have a bad night’s sleep: Study debunks myth that people with the habit are more tired the next day Scientists…
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What Does It Mean if You’re Peeing Blood? We Asked a Doctor
Most people pee between six and eight times a day, which means if something unusual is happening with your urine, you're probably going to notice straight…
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