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Blood flow improved in preterm infants by umbilical cord ‘milking’

Oct
09

Date: October 9th, 2015

In a recently published study, the researchers noted that milking of the umbilical cord just before it was cut in preterm infants was found to significantly improve the flow of blood. This was in scenarios where cesarean section was used during the delivery.

The study showed that increased blood flow in infants that are born prematurely in their circulatory system from their umbilical cord is incredibly beneficial. The overall result of this as noted by the study was the improvement of the levels of red blood cells, improved blood pressure as well as prevention of bleeding that can happen in the brain as a result.

Nearly 40% of kids in U.S are exposed to violence

Oct
08

Date: October 8th, 2015

 

Children in U.S are highly victimized

According to the report given by the researchers, children in the US are essentially the segment of population that is the most victimized. Unfortunately, the actual burden that this brings about is in most of the times missed due to the fact that numerous national crime indicators fail to include the children’s experience while some of them fail to look at the larger picture of it.

Prevalence of cardiovascular disease among Hemophilia patients

Oct
07

Date: October 7th, 2015

Research studies show that the risk of infections of cardiovascular diseases in largely increasing among the hemophilia patients as they age. This condition is highly prevalent more that any individual would think. Studies show that the leading cause of death among the elderly is the age-related diseases, which include sepsis, respiratory failure, and pneumonia. However, they experience a lower risk of intracranial hemorrhage or even AIDs.

Odds of women getting heart attack and stroke increased by Trauma, PTSD

Sep
21

Date: September 21st, 2015

The risk of having a stroke or heart attack is high for women who have experienced a traumatic event or post traumatic stress disorder as suggested by a recent large study. The study found women having severe PTSD with a higher risk of 60 percent of suffering a stroke or heart attack in comparison to women with no trauma experience.

A preliminary study links citrus fruits with melanoma

Sep
20

Date: September 20th, 2015

However, this study didn’t test if skin cancers were caused by citrus fruits and more needs to be done in order for this connection to be confirmed as written by the authors in Journal of Clinical Oncology. Something worth noting is that the single observational study didn’t provide results that are a reflection of the U.S population as a whole and their interpretation should be done with caution, as Dr. Abrar Qureshi, the senior author noted.

FDA Targets Unapproved Otic Drops

Aug
08

Date: August 8th, 2015

A lot of the ear drops that doctors have been prescribing for years have never been approved by the Food and Drug Administration as treatments for ear pain. The true benefits of these drugs have not been researched, and the possible side effects of using them have not been determined.

Bariatric Surgery as Diabetes Treatment

Aug
07

Date: August 7th, 2015

In the future bariatric surgery may be used as a method of controlling the diabetes in people who have type II diabetes. All diabetics are told to maintain a close to average body weight in order to lower their daily glucose levels, but some people have an extremely hard time losing the weight they need to lose. Bariatric surgery may be prescribed by more doctors for the diabetic patients as treatment alternatives.

Illness Bearing Bacteria Found in Pools

Aug
06

Date: August 6th, 2015

 Pool water is sterile because it is treated with chlorine, and chlorine kills bacteria.

The water in that pristine pool may have been treated with chemicals, and it may have very few bacteria in it,(the water is never one hundred percent sterile unless your pool is located in a hyperbaric chamber behind sealed doors), but the minute a human being stick one toe in the water the level of bacteria increases.

Using Umbilical Cord Blood to Treat Eczema

Aug
05

Date: August 5th, 2015

What is Eczema?

Eczema is a skin condition. People who have this condition complain of itchy, dry, red skin in different areas of their body. Eczema is thought to be caused primarily by inflammation of the skin cells.
Inflammation of the joints is the symptom of rheumatoid arthritis and it is likely caused by an immune response that is improper. Eczema is likely caused by the body’s immune responses not doing what they should. That is why the two conditions may be addressed, and treated with one simple treatment.

Half of the People in the World Suffered from Allergic Asthma

Aug
04

Date: August 4th, 2015

What causes Allergic Asthma?

The condition known as allergic asthma is triggered when a person inhales and allergen. The allergen may be pollen, dust mites, mold, pet dander, or any other allergen that can create an allergy symptom.
Whenever some people inhale the allergens, their tubes located in their lungs inflame and swell. That restricts air flow, which in turn leads to the symptoms of allergic asthma.