Semen Quality Linked to Fruit, Veggie Pesticide Residue
Men in highest quartile of high-pesticide residue fruit, vegetable intake have lower sperm count
Med Students, Residents Rarely Perform Stethoscope Hygiene
After excluding cases prompted by attending doctor, stethoscope hygiene performed in 11 percent
MRSA May Become More Aggressive With Smoke Exposure
Findings seen in animal, lab research
Breast, Ovarian CA Risk Varies With BRCA Mutation Location
Nonsense-mediated decay mutations linked to differential breast or ovarian cancer risk
Breast CA Patients Want, but May Not Get, Genetic Risk Discussion
Almost half don't have conversation with doctor about potential for future problems
Case Report of Food Allergy Acquired Via Blood Transfusion
Doctors need to be aware of the possibility of 'passive transfer'
FDA Approves New Test That Helps Diagnose Gastroparesis
Test is less invasive and can be administered in the physician's office
New Guidelines Could Up Care Access for Millions in Africa
For treating babies with possible serious bacterial infections
HIV Can Damage Brain Early in Course of Infection
Findings appear to underscore need for early diagnosis, treatment
DNA-Based Blood Test More Accurate in ID of Down Sx
But it won't eliminate need for invasive diagnostics such as amniocentesis