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An experimental Ebola vaccine appears highly effective

WHO: ‘Ring’ Vaccination for Ebola Very Promising

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Initial trials in Guinea show 100 percent effectiveness; larger trials are planned
Nickel dermatitis has been observed in a number of children whose symptoms resolved after avoiding contact with dimethylglyoxime-positive belt buckles. These observations have been published as a case report online Aug. 3 in Pediatrics.

Case Report: Pediatric Nickel Dermatitis Caused by Belt Buckles

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Report describes 12 children with peri-umbilical nickel dermatitis attributed to belt buckles
For 11- to 15-year olds

Concomitant Administration of 9vHPV With MCV4/Tdap Feasible

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Noninferior to intermittent administration of vaccines for 11- to 15-year olds
For women undergoing laparoscopic morcellation

Review: Risk of Parasitic Myoma Post Laparoscopic Morcellation

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Overall incidence of parasitic myomas 0.12 to 0.95 percent after laparoscopic morcellation
Exercise training combined with phototherapy is associated with improvements in the metabolic profiles of obese women

For Obese Women, Exercise Plus Phototherapy Beneficial

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Reduction in fat mass, delta of percentage change in fat mass, HOMA-IR index
Older smokers who experience migraines appear to be at increased risk of stroke

Older Smokers With Migraines May Face Added Stroke Risk

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Researchers find no increased risk among nonsmokers
Sitting appears to be linked to increased blood glucose and cholesterol levels

Standing More Can Benefit Cardiometabolic Health

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Even with regular exercise, sitting for long periods linked to higher blood glucose, cholesterol levels
L-carnitine appears to be safe and effective for reducing muscle cramps in patients with cirrhosis

L-Carnitine May Reduce Muscle Cramps in Patients With Cirrhosis

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Dose-dependent effect seen, with greater reduction tied to 1,200 mg/day
A new method for delivering stem cells to damaged heart muscle has shown early promise in treating severe heart failure

Novel Stem Cell Approach Promising for Heart Failure

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Approach is 'simpler and probably safer' than earlier attempts
For patients with metastatic melanoma treated with mitogen-activated protein kinase inhibitors

Factors ID’d for MAPK Treatment Outcome in Melanoma

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Sex, serum lactate dehydrogenase level, BRAF genotype independently associated with survival