(Precision Vaccinations)Nearly 100 years old, the bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine continues offering disease protection. According to a recent study funded by the U.S. NIH, 'BCG vaccination at … [+1608 chars]
Plain Language Summary The problem: Receiving regular survivorship care and following recommended surveillance schedules are known to help prevent and manage the late-effects of childhood cancer and… [+50985 chars]
Presentation and historyThe patient was a 9-year-old male primary three student, who was diagnosed with the combined type of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) at the age of 8 years. He … [+6531 chars]
A University of Minnesota Twin Cities-led team has found that electrical stimulation of the body combined with sound activates the brain's somatosensory or "tactile" cortex, increasing the potential … [+3293 chars]
From the fresh air in your face to getting to explore new routes, theres a lot to love about cycling. It also comes with a list of health benefits that make getting out for a ride on your bike a grea… [+5975 chars]
Summary: While neuroimaging may be a standard in neuroscience and psychology research, a new study says researchers are massively underestimating how large the study sample must be for a neuroimaging… [+8951 chars]
image: For many children, undergoing a needle procedure can be painful and distressing.view more Credit: "Young girl about to receive a vaccine from a medical professional" by SELF Magazine is lice… [+3275 chars]
Leisure activities, such as reading a book, doing yoga and spending time with family and friends, were associated with a decreased risk for all-cause dementia, Alzheimer's disease and vascular dement… [+2392 chars]
Progress has occurred in reducing maternal-to-child transmission of hepatitis B but is still lagging, particularly in Africa, according to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Pre… [+5572 chars]
Background Mucormycosis is an opportunistic, uncommon and potentially fatal fungal infection caused by filamentous fungi belonging to the subphylum Mucormycotina, order Mucorales, class Zygomycetes.… [+15303 chars]
When it comes to micronutrients, certain vitamins and minerals tend to dominate the conversation. We often hear about the importance of vitamin C, vitamin D, and B vitamins and minerals, such as iron… [+5631 chars]
Introduction Graves’ ophthalmopathy is a common autoimmune disease of the orbit. It presents with a variety of manifestations such as proptosis, lid retraction, diplopia, and optic neuropathy.1 One … [+28707 chars]
