Assessing, Improving Patient Satisfaction Cuts Malpractice Risk
THURSDAY, July 26, 2018 — Assessing and improving patient satisfaction can help physicians avoid being sued for malpractice, according to
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Breathalyser detects Parkinson’s with 81% accuracy in at-risk people
Breathalyser detects Parkinson’s disease with more than 80% accuracy in at-risk people: Early diagnosis helps to prevent devastating symptoms Parkinson’s
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New Eye Test Could Spot Early Onset Dementia
BBC reported Tuesday that opticians could potentially spot early signs of dementia using an eye test. The test, which is
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Modifiable Midlife Risk Factors Linked to Late-Onset Epilepsy
WEDNESDAY, July 25, 2018 — Potentially modifiable risk factors in midlife are associated with the risk of developing late-onset epilepsy,
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Diabetes risk higher among LGBQ teens than heterosexual teens, study finds
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and questioning youth are more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes, be obese and engage in less
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Monthly Vitamin D Supplement May Not Cut Cancer Risk
MONDAY, July 23, 2018 — Monthly high-dose vitamin D supplementation may not prevent the risk of cancer among adults aged
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Two drinks A MONTH during pregnancy raises children’s risk of low IQs
Just two alcoholic drinks a month during pregnancy raises a child’s risk of having a low IQ and ADHD, study
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Strong sensitivity to bitter tastes tied to higher cancer risk
A recent study has started to investigate the link between sensitivity to better tastes and the risk of cancer. It
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Risk of CRC, non-CRC death up with positive fecal Hb test
(HealthDay)—Individuals with a positive fecal hemoglobin (f-Hb) test result have an increased risk of dying from colorectal cancer (CRC) and
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Mothers who vape increase their baby’s risk of cot death
Mothers who vape or wear nicotine patches during pregnancy increase their baby’s risk of cot death NHS guidance advises pregant
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