(HealthDay)—Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) is prevalent in non-health care settings, including on the soles of shoes, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDWeek), held virtually from Sept. 29 to Oct. 3. Jinhee Jo, Pharm.D., from the University of Houston in Texas, and colleagues examined the prevalence and strain types of […] DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’ve heard several drugs mentioned as possible treatments for COVID-19. What are they, and how do they work? ANSWER: Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, finding an effective drug to combat COVID-19 has been on the minds of many. While many medications are being tested to treat COVID-19, only one has been approved by the Food and Drug […] An automated system that uses artificial intelligence (AI) can quickly and accurately sift through breast MRIs in women with dense breasts to eliminate those without cancer, freeing up radiologists to focus on more complex cases, according to a study published in Radiology. Mammography has helped reduce deaths from breast cancer by providing early detection when the cancer is most treatable. […] A new study has found that genes play a significant role in how our bodies respond to exercise and has identified a number of specific genes that influence the outcomes of different kinds of physical activity. The research, published in the journal PLOS ONE and led by experts from the Cambridge Centre for Sport & Exercise Sciences at Anglia Ruskin […] As women near menopause, their menstrual cycle length often becomes longer. The timing of these changes could provide clues about a person’s risk of developing heart disease, according to a new study led by University of Pittsburgh researchers. Published today in Menopause, the study characterizes cycle length changes over the menopause transition and found that women whose cycle increased in […] New data published by The BMJ today show that white doctors applying for medical posts in London are six times more likely to be offered a job than black applicants. The new data, released under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, also show that white doctors are four times more likely to be successful than Asian candidates or candidates from […] If the suspicion of Alzheimer’s disease creeps up, those affected must prepare themselves for lengthy and complex procedures until the case is clear. A team from Empa and the Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen is now in the process of developing a blood test that will enable a reliable diagnosis using atomic force microscopy (AFM). The researchers have recently published […] Should we put iodine in salt to boost babies’ IQ? As folic acid is finally added to flour, experts now claim iodine is just as crucial for mother and child – if not more so Malfunctioning thyroid in early pregnancy can halt development of foetus’ brain And as more people adopt a vegan diet in the UK, the problem is […] Schizophrenia, which can cause disrupted thought and mood, delusions and hallucinations, is among the most debilitating mental disorders and the most mysterious. Researchers have long suspected that the symptomology of schizophrenia fundamentally arises from disrupted synaptic function, or abnormalities in the way that neurons communicate with one another, perhaps leading to an imbalance between excitatory and inhibitory transmission. Now, a […] For some families, pandemic times have meant increased screen time, attending class from bedrooms and maybe even more dinners from a drive through. While many parents say their family has eaten healthier since the start of the pandemic, one in five report their children ate fast food more often, according to the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital […]
C. difficile prevalent in non-health care settings
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AI helps rule out cancer in dense breasts
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White doctors in London six times more likely to be offered jobs than black doctors
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1 in 5 parents say kids eat fast food more often since pandemic
