A decision made in the first 24 hours of life may have consequences that remain invisible for decades. New research suggests that abandoning universal hepatitis B vaccination at birth could produce relatively few additional childhood infections while leaving millions more young…
Newswise — Dialysis should not necessarily be regarded as the default option for older people with kidney failure, the first randomised study of its kind in the world, led by the University of Bristol, has found. The research, published in The…
UCLA Health Dear Doctors: I read about a study that says eating meals with other people is good for your mental health Considering takeout, convenience foods and how much time we spend apart these days, this seems like important information…
Christopher M. Oermann, MD Pediatric subspecialists train for years longer than general pediatricians, yet many will earn less over a career than those generalists, and far less than their adult-medicine counterparts. DocWire News: You have previously written that the disparity in…
People with moderate chronic kidney disease who received fruit and vegetables in a small trial had fewer hospital stays over 10 years than those who received usual care. Fewer also reached the point of needing treatment to replace the work of…
New hospital amenities form part of broader efforts to improve healthcare facilities and patient comfort A patient rests on a newly provided reclining chair as provincial personnel attend to him during the turnover of additional seating equipment for patient waiting…
Kaiser Permanente study shows relying solely on the birth mother’s hepatitis B status leaves children vulnerable to infection from other close contacts Basing hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccination recommendations for infants solely on the birth mother’s HBV status leaves children…
For practitioners already drawn to breathwork, meditation and herbal rituals, acupressure is a time-honored self-care tool that needs no equipment. Acupressure is a Traditional Chinese Medicine technique that uses finger pressure on points along the body’s energy channels to ease…
SHARON â One of the effects of the staffing shortage at Sharon Regional Health System is the temporary suspension of accepting new psychiatric referrals. Sharon Regional Health System on East State Street in Sharon. SHARON â One of the effects…
For families expecting a baby, the finding lands on a real decision. Federal advice on the birth dose has shifted over the past year, and the guidance parents hear may depend on which hospital, pediatrician, or website they consult. The…
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