(HealthDay)—The risk of human papillomavirus-associated second primary cancers (HPV-SPCs) among survivors of HPV-associated cancers is significant, according to a study
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Brain tumors occur often in kids with common genetic syndrome
The frequency of brain tumors has been underestimated in children with the common genetic syndrome neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), according
Continue reading »Common painkillers triple harmful side effects in dementia
Researchers from the University of Exeter, King’s College London and the University of Bergen are presenting two studies at the
Continue reading »Viruses ID’d As Most Common Cause of Meningitis in U.K. Adults
THURSDAY, July 5, 2018 — Viruses are the most commonly identified cause of meningitis among U.K. adults, according to a
Continue reading »Viruses are found to be the most common cause of meningitis but diagnosis is often delayed
The first major paper looking at the causes and consequences of meningitis in the UK has found that viruses are
Continue reading »Giving children antibiotics for common coughs does not help
Giving children antibiotics for common coughs does not improve symptoms and ‘probably does more harm than good’, scientists say Children
Continue reading »Chronic medical conditions are common in women with urinary incontinence
New research published in BJU International indicates that women with urinary incontinence often have other chronic conditions. The findings have
Continue reading »First drug approved for most common inherited kidney disease
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first drug to slow kidney decline in patients with the most
Continue reading »Common genetic variant linked to AFib risk in Latinos
“There is a paradox at play when it comes to atrial fibrillation in the Latino population,” said Dr. Dawood Darbar.
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