(HealthDay)—Guidelines have been developed for use of opioids for uncomplicated spontaneous vaginal birth; the draft consensus guidelines were published online
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Drug targets for Ebola, Dengue, and Zika viruses found in lab study
No drugs are currently available to treat Ebola, Dengue, or Zika viruses, which infect millions of people every year and
Continue reading »Driving with dementia—New guidance for doctors
New guidance on when people living with dementia should stop driving has been published to support doctors and other health
Continue reading »Pot withdrawal eased for dependent users
A new drug can help people diagnosed with cannabis use disorder reduce withdrawal symptoms and marijuana use, a new Yale-led
Continue reading »Researchers find biomarkers for identifying Alzheimer’s and mild cognitive impairment in saliva samples
The discovery of three biomarkers that detect mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s has the potential to lead to the development
Continue reading »6 Things That Put You at Risk for This Life-Threatening Skin Infection
Cellulitis is an infection of the deep layers of the skin, the dermis and subcutaneous tissue. It’s caused by bacteria,
Continue reading »Infections in the young may be tied to risk for mental illness: study
Could an infection make your child or teen prone to mental health issues? New research from Denmark suggests it’s possible.
Continue reading »Gentle treatment for premature babies with lung diseases
Premature babies who are born before their lungs have finished maturing often suffer from a lack of surfactant – a
Continue reading »FDA approves firdapse for rare autoimmune disorder
(HealthDay)—Firdapse (amifampridine) tablets have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for adults with Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS).
Continue reading »Self-testing: A potentially powerful tool for fighting HIV
In recent years, more emphasis has been placed on testing for HIV. The idea behind this drive is that if
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