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Disinfectants Can Make Bacteria Resistant To Treatment
Chemicals used in the environment to kill bacteria could be making them stronger, according to a paper published in the journal Microbiology. Low levels of these chemicals, called biocides, can make the potentially lethal bacterium Staphylococcus aureus remove toxic chemicals from the cell even more efficiently, potentially making it resistant to being killed by some antibiotics.
Exercise decreases everyone's insulin resistance and therefore reduces the chances of developing diseases such as type 2 diabetes. This study shows that even a single bout of exercise helps obese individuals increase their body's fat-burning rate and improve their metabolic health.
Reading Novel Can Help Obese Kids Lose Weight, Study Shows
It's no secret that reading is beneficial. But can it help kids lose weight? In the first study to look at the impact of literature on obese adolescents, researchers discovered that reading the right type of novel may make a difference.
CT Scans Change Treatment Plans In More Than A Quarter Of ER Patients With Suspected Appendicitis
CT scans change the initial treatment plans of emergency physicians in over a quarter of patients with suspected appendicitis, according to a study performed at the University of Washington Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, Wash.
Thousands Of Deaf Patients Struggling To Access Basic Health Care
Thousands of Deaf patients are receiving inadequate healthcare because they are struggling to communicate with healthcare professions, say experts in a new study.
Physician's 'Dashboard' Takes A Measure Of Communication Skills
Much like a dashboard gives a good read on how your car is doing, researchers hope they'll soon give physicians a better idea of how they are doing with patients.
Depression Linked To Higher Death Rates From All Causes Among Elderly With Diabetes
In a large group of Medicare beneficiaries with diabetes, depression was linked with a higher death rate from all causes in a two-year study period.
Asian-white Couples Face Distinct Pregnancy Risks, Study Finds
Pregnant women who are part of an Asian-white couple face an increased risk of gestational diabetes as compared with couples in which both partners are white, according to a new study.
Longer-duration Psychotherapy Appears More Beneficial For Treatment Of Complex Mental Disorders
Psychodynamic psychotherapy lasting for at least a year is effective and superior to shorter-term therapy for patients with complex mental disorders such as personality and chronic mental disorders, according to a meta-analysis published in the Oct. 1 issue of JAMA.
New Device Aims To Give Sleep Apnea Sufferers Relief And Rest
Having a good night's sleep is proving elusive for six percent of the population. They have sleep apnea, which causes them to stop breathing in bouts throughout the night. Now, a researcher at Temple University School of Medicine is studying an experimental device to treat people with positional sleep apnea.