Scientists discover a new disease-causing bacterium in an immune-compromised patient
Researchers discovered a new bacterium in an immune-compromised patient, according to a study recently published in PLoS Pathogens. The bacterium belongs to the family Acetobacteraceae and includes bacteria common in the environment, some of which are used in industry, such as vinegar-making. "This is the first reported case of invasive human disease caused by any of the Acetobacteraceae," acco...Malaria treatment efficacy compromised in certain HIV-positive patients
A weakened immune response resulting from HIV infection can lead to trouble when it comes to treating malaria, according to a new study appearing in the Oct. 1 issue of The Journal of Infectious Diseases, now available online. "Our study demonstrates that HIV-1 infected patients with suppressed immunity represent, next to children and pregnant women, an additional vulnerable group for mala...Brain development compromised in premature babies
In addition to providing nutrition and support for the developing fetus, a womb confers safety and security to the developing fetus. It has now been found out that a womb is even necessary for normal brain development. // Premature babies taken care of by artificial means have been found to have a poor brain development when compared to full term babies. An ultrasound scan done rega...Researchers Discover New Pathogen In Immune-compromised Patient
A new study published in PLoS Pathogens says that researchers have discovered a new bacterium in an immune-compromised patient. //This bacterium, which belongs to the family Acetobacteraceae is a commonly found in the environment and is used in the vinegar-making industry. The bacterium was identified in a patient with chronic granulomatous disease (CGD), which is a rare genetic disorde...Health Care For Children With Special Needs Compromised
Mental health care services provided to children with special health care needs (CSHCN) and their family members are going to be below their required need. //In addition, the poorer children have decreased chances of having their mental health care needs met. These are the two most important results, sourced from a study conducted by Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers, p...Cancer Care Compromised by Cost
A team of researchers has recommended that, in order to implement better cancer care to patients certain reforms have to be mustered immediately. //Their views were published in the British Medical journal. The team of researchers opined that the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) should amend some of their modes of action, in order to cater to the immediate need...Faulty Hormone Tests Compromised Healthcare Of Breast Cancer Patients
The chief executive officer of a health authority in St. John's, Canada, has apologized for not disclosing full details on faulty tests that may have affected the care of hundreds of breast cancer patients. George Tilley of the Eastern Health Regional Authority agreed that Eastern Health could have avoided public confusion by disclosing months ago what it knew about the hormone recept...