Adults’ tonsillectomy complications are higher than previously thought
• Ear / Nose / Throat • Apr 03 14
Twenty percent of adults who have tonsillectomies will have a complication, which is significantly higher than previously shown, according to a team of researchers.…
ER doctors commonly miss more strokes among women, minorities and younger patients
• Gender: Female • • Stroke • Apr 03 14
Analyzing federal health care data, a team of researchers led by a Johns Hopkins specialist concluded that doctors overlook or discount the early signs…
Wales considers banning public use of electronic cigarettes
• Public Health • • Tobacco & Marijuana • Apr 02 14
Wales could become the first part of the United Kingdom to ban electronic cigarettes in enclosed public spaces due to fears their use could…
Stroke risk higher after shingles, but antiviral drugs may provide protection
• Dermatology • • Stroke • Apr 02 14
Patients’ risk of stroke significantly increased following the first signs of shingles, but antiviral drugs appeared to offer some protection, according to a new…
Key chocolate ingredients could help prevent obesity, diabetes
• Diabetes • • Food & Nutrition • • Obesity • Apr 02 14
Improved thinking. Decreased appetite. Lowered blood pressure. The potential health benefits of dark chocolate keep piling up, and scientists are now homing in on…