New research from the University of South Australia shows that children’s vaccination and needle fear can be lessened when nurses spend additional time supporting children in the vaccination process.
Carbapenems versus Cephalosporin or Piperacillin-Tazobactam as Perioperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Liver Transplant Recipients with Model for End-Stage Liver Disease Scores of ≥30: A Retrospective Study in a Chinese Population
Extended intense cognitive work causes potentially toxic byproducts to build up in the prefrontal cortex. This alters control over decision-making, causing a shift toward low-cost actions that require less effort as cognitive fatigue sets in.
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 birth is effective at preventing tuberculosis (TB) in young children. But BCG vaccin…
Scientists are keeping an eye on the Langya virus, a new pathogen that appears to have been transmitted from animals to humans in China and causes symptoms similar to COVID-19 or the flu.
The lining of children’s noses are better at inhibiting SARS-CoV-2 infections than adult noses, new research led by the University of Queensland (UQ) has found.
Researchers have developed a cornea implant from the collagen protein of pig skin. The implant restored the vision of 20 people with diseased corneas. The new implant could be a viable alternative to human cornea transplantation.
Early childhood education and care (ECEC) provider bestchance has partnered with The Pretty Foundation to pilot a new program, Pretty Unique Week, which aims to teach three to five year old children to celebrate body diversity and embrace their uniqueness.
A new collection of articles explores mapping brain overexcitability that underpins the dysregulation of vigilance, sleep-wake cycles, and validating effective biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease.
We present a case of contezolid for the treatment of tuberculous pleurisy. Reviewing the literature, this case was reported for the first time worldwide.
Psychiatrist and early specialist in addiction. He was born in Dublin, Ireland, on
July 8, 1926 and died of respiratory failure in London, UK, on June 26, 2022 aged
95 years.
Eisenmenger syndrome and patent ductus arteriosusRead the full Clinical Picture, No clubbing in the fingers, only in the toes: patent ductusarteriosus and re...
Clinicians' reluctance to discuss possible harms of anal sex is letting down a generation of young women who are unaware of the risks, warn researchers in The BMJ today.
A bloated or dilated feeling in the abdomen can cause momentary discomfort, but it is not usually a symptom of a serious illness. Often this condition occurs
Progress has occurred in reducing maternal-to-child transmission of hepatitis B, a leading cause of liver cancer, but is lagging, particularly in Africa.