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New Recommendations for Treating Clostridium Difficile Infections

A new clinician consensus report reveals that Clostridium difficile infection is twice as common as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections in hospitals.  More...
01 Dec 2014

Light Therapy Could Treat Vascular Constriction Diseases

A new study describes a receptor on blood vessels that cause them to relax in response to light, making it potentially useful in treating vascular diseases.   More...
30 Nov 2014

Vitamin B Effects on Cognitive Performance Uncertain

A new study suggests that vitamin B12 and folate supplements may not actually reduce the risk of memory and thinking problems.  More...
26 Nov 2014

High Lithium Levels Adversely Affect Renal Function

A new study reveals that Lithium, a mainstay treatment for patients with bipolar disorder, can cause acute kidney damage, even during a short-term exposure.   More...
25 Nov 2014
Image: Solid microneedles coated with Bevacizumab (syringe for scale) (Photo courtesy of the Georgia Institute of Technology).

Tiny Needles Reshape Major Eye Disease Treatment

Novel microneedles allow dramatic dose sparing when compared to subconjunctival and topical administration of drugs directly into the eye.  More...
23 Nov 2014

Beta-Blockers Hold No Mortality Benefit Following a Heart Attack

A new study questions the contemporary management of myocardial infarction patients after hospital discharge with β-blockers.  More...
23 Nov 2014

On-the-Spot Testing Reduces Unnecessary Antibiotics

Fast, on-the-spot, diagnostic biomarker tests for bacterial infections may help to reduce excessive antibiotic use, according to a new review.   More...
19 Nov 2014
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