New Rotavirus vaccine joins routine infant immunization schedule
The federal agency that oversees childhood vaccinations today recommended a new vaccine for routine use against rotavirus infection, a common childhood illness that is the single largest infectious disease killer of infants and young children worldwide. Three scientists associated with The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and The Wistar Institute are co-inventors of the vaccine, based on resea...Unique equine cataract surgery offered on routine basis
The University of Liverpool is offering a new form of equine cataract removal surgery on a routine basis, which could save the sight of thousands of horses. Professor Derek Knottenbelt from the University's Division of Equine Studies and Professor David Wong from the Ophthalmology Research Unit, have developed a unique approach to cataract removal operations combining techniques used on...Routine Testing Laboratory from AAIPharma Inc.
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According to a recent survey there is not enough proof or evidence that the benefits of prostate cancer screening make it worthwhile offering to all men. While the prostate specific antigen (PSA) test can detect cancer early,// there is controversy over how useful the test really is. The US Preventive Services Task Force has looked into all the research that's been done on PSA and finds that ther...Routine use of steroids can lead to death for patients with brain injury
Corticosteroids, which are routinely used to treat patients with acute traumatic brain injury, may lead to death, //reports a study conducted at London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. British researchers had studied the effect of this drug on more than 10000 patients with brain injury. The study was conducted to see the effect of corticosteroids versus placebos given to brain inj...A Word Of Caution: Routine Screening For Breast Cancer Mutation Not Advisdable
In the first decision of its kind, an expert group in the US advises against routine screening for breast cancer genes. It is known that mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes increase the risk of breast cancer. // But the United States Preventive Services Task Force now says that routine screening for the general population is not to be recommended. This is the first time the group h...Routine Dental Check-Ups Should Include Oral Cancer Screening
Screening for oral cancer at a routine dental check-up may not only prevent the disease, but it is also cost-effective. //A new analysis says that such screenings could end up saving 2,000 British pounds to 12,000 British pounds in healthcare costs for the patients. The review is published in the latest issue of Health Technology Assessment, the international journal series of the Hea...Researchers Warn That Routine Physical Examination Could Miss Breech Presentation
Researchers have warned that routine pregnancy examinations to check a baby is in a good position before birth are not sensitive enough//. The researchers have explained that simple palpation, which is the feeling of the mother's bump could miss about 24 in 100 cases of abnormal lie, where in a baby is not in the normal head-down position. They further stated that it is very important...Alpha Daily Routine Urodynamics System
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