Body Contact of Players Blamed for Most Soccer Concussions
Limiting aggressive contact would be more effective than just banning 'heading' of ball, researcher says
Prenatal Genetic Tests Can Identify Maternal Cancers
Abnormal findings on early test don't always indicate birth defects, researchers say
Coronary Artery Disease Ups Risk of Bowel Bleeds With NSAIDs
Co-use of thienopyridine and prior use of rebamipide also up risk
Structured Exercise Prevents Sleep Issues in Older Adults
However, physical activity intervention not found to resolve existing sleep issues
Secondhand Smoke Exposure Tied to Increased Stroke Risk
After adjustment for other stroke factors, increased risk among those with SHS exposure
Metformin in Pregnancy Shows No Effect on Infant Birth Weight
However, metformin can help to control women's blood glucose, researchers find
Health Care Providers May Be Missing Signs of Child Abuse
Some hospitals screen every infant with a femur fracture; others screen none
More Specific Newborn Names Could Help Reduce Medical Errors
Incorporating mothers' names into newborns' IDs led to a drop in patient mix-ups, say researchers
Multiple Contraceptive Attributes Influence Decision Making
Highest importance scores for effectiveness, safety, affordability, whether method is long lasting
Strategies Needed to Combat Weight Gain in Smoking Cessation
Considerably greater weight gain seen in North American versus Asian studies
