Bloodstream Infection Outbreak in Wisconsin Linked to 18 Deaths
All patients were older than 65 and had serious underlying health conditions
Heavy Coffee Consumption May Lower Risk of Multiple Sclerosis
Those who average six cups a day are almost one-third less likely to have MS
Location, Age Affect Hospital Visitor Hand Sanitizer Use
In addition to these factors, visitors are more likely to use alcohol-based hand sanitizer when in a group
ACOG Issues Recommendations on Prenatal Screening
Bulletins relate to prenatal diagnostic testing for genetic disorders, screening for fetal aneuploidy
Daily Low-Dose Aspirin May Reduce Risk of Some Cancers
Effect was seen most strongly with colon, gastrointestinal tumors
Red Ginseng, Vitamin C May Increase Immune Cell Activity
In experimental study, supplements enhance T, NK cell activation, suppress viral replication
Decrease in Pediatric S. aureus Infections Due to MRSA
During study period, decrease noted in S. aureus susceptibility to clindamycin
High Mole Count Doesn’t Always Indicate Higher Melanoma Risk
Physicians shouldn't rely on mole count as the only reason to perform skin exams
Ovarian CA Encompasses More Than One Kind of Malignancy
Better understanding needed to improve prevention, detection, treatment, U.S. panel notes
Mutations in ANGPTL4 Linked to Coronary Artery Disease
Two studies show variant carriers have better lipid levels, lower likelihood of coronary artery disease
