Well the old saying that someone has a "heart of gold" is no longer just a saying. Scientists have found that placing gold nano-wiring within new heart tissue (cardiomyocytes) implanted on the damaged portion of the heart after a myocardial infarction (heart attack) allows for greater electrical conductivity with the underlying heart than just patching the heart with cardiomyocytes alone. Nanowired three-dimensional cardiac patches
The older population generally experiences vitamin B12 deficiency due to the body's decreased ability to absorb B12. A study now shows that B12 supplements may prevent or reverse cognitive decline during the later stage of life. Vitamin B12, cognition, and brain MRI measures
The FDA is continuing to review the increased risk of blood clots supposedly caused by oral contraceptives containing Drospirenone. Data suggest that Drospirenone increases the risk of developing a serious clot (e.g., venous thromboembolism) by as much as 1.5 fold. FDA Drug Safety Communication: Safety Review of possible increased risk of blood clots with birth control pills containing drospirenone
Pregnant women who consumer larger quantities of marine n-3 fatty acids decreased their risk of experiencing preterm delivery. Additionally, birth weight also showed a slight increase. Evidence regarding an effect of marine n-3 fatty acids on preterm birth: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
According to study data, preterm delivery via c-section results in a higher survival rate for newborns. Essentially, the stillbirth rate decreased which resulted in the statistically higher survival rate. Trends in cesarean delivery at preterm gestation and association with perinatal mortality.
Research out of Canada demonstrates that miscarriage increased by more than 200% for women who took NSAIDs while pregnant. Of the NSAIDs, Diclofenac was associated with the highest risk while Rofecoxib had the lowest.
According to a recent study, 6 out of 10 healthcare providers' hospital clothing harbors bacteria that are prolific in hospitals.
Nursing and physician attire as possible source of nosocomial infections.
The FDA has issued a mandate to update the risk section of the drug label for Saphris after learning that 52 patients suffered allergic reactions ranging from rashes to anaphylactic shock.
Recent reports show that more than a dozen patients have developed significant eye infections after undergoing Avastin ocular injections. Investigators are not sure if this may be related to the manufacturer or physicians' administration of the injection.
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