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"First MERS Case Reported in the US"
MERS virus infection in US discovered in Indiana patient who traveled from Middle East (dailyRx News) The MERS virus has been under the close watch of health officials around the…
Read More"Falls More Common in Arthritis Patients"
Arthritis patients at higher risk for falls and injuries during middle age and older adulthood (dailyRx News) Falls are a big concern for many older adults, but should falling be…
Read More"Preventing Dental Caries in Kids"
Dental caries prevention recommendations include fluoride supplementation and varnish (dailyRx News) From the moment your child’s first tooth erupts, bacteria has the ability to cause caries, or tooth decay leading…
Read More"Promising Rx for Heart Disease Didn't Deliver"
Darapladib did well in animal studies but not as effective in human study (dailyRx News) Drug trials exist for a reason — so researchers can check a medication’s effectiveness and…
Read More"Diabetes Has Increased in US Youth"
Type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes increased significantly in youths between 2001 and 2009 (dailyRx News) Type 1 diabetes usually occurs in childhood. But more children are now getting…
Read More"DHA During Pregnancy Didn't Boost Kids' Brain Power"
DHA prenatal supplements did not appear to improve child brain development (dailyRx News) Pregnant women are often encouraged to take an omega-3 fatty acid supplement called DHA in addition to…
Read More"A Vaccine for Two During Pregnancy"
Whooping cough vaccine given during pregnancy increased infant protection (dailyRx News) Vaccines are designed to protect against disease, but babies cannot get most vaccines until they’re two months old, leaving…
Read More"Statins May Lift Hearts But Not Kidneys"
Statins reduced LDL cholesterol but not the risk of kidney failure (dailyRx News) Lowering unhealthy cholesterol with statins can reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in patients, including…
Read More"Many Deaths From Common Causes Are Preventable"
Top causes of death in US include many preventable deaths (dailyRx News) Preventing early deaths is a key goal in the health field, and may be possible in bigger numbers…
Read More"Health Care at Home May Help After Heart Surgery"
Heart surgery patients in home health care program had lower death and readmission rates (dailyRx News) Could the manner in which heart surgery patients are treated after their operation affect…
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