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Bleach exposure is associated with increased risk of respiratory and other infections in school-aged children

Bleach Exposure May Increase Risk of Infections in Children

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Increased risks of influenza only once, recurrent tonsillitis, and any infection
Newborns and young infants in developing nations who have suspected severe bacterial infections can be effectively treated outside a hospital

New Guidelines Could Up Care Access for Millions in Africa

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For treating babies with possible serious bacterial infections
In the early stages of infection

HIV Can Damage Brain Early in Course of Infection

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Findings appear to underscore need for early diagnosis, treatment
A highly personalized vaccine can spur an immune response in people with advanced melanoma

Early Research Proving Hopeful for Melanoma Vaccine

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Approach could be used against other cancers that typically have a high number of mutated proteins
More than half of packaged grocery store foods included in a new study contained too much added salt

Sodium Content Too High in Over Half of Packaged Foods

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Many cold cuts, pizza, packaged meals contain too much sodium to be labeled 'healthy'
The use of physician extenders (mainly physician assistants and nurse practitioners) may bring added legal risks to a practice

Article Highlights Legal Issues Linked to Physician Extenders

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Understanding legal issues allows effective use of PEs, who can be beneficial in health care
Most children with special health care needs with current attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder receive medication treatment or behavioral therapy

Three-Quarters of Children With ADHD Take Meds

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Just under one-third of children receive both meds and behavioral therapy
Women with breast cancer undergoing lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy may now be less likely to then have completion axillary lymph node dissection

Clinical Practice Changing for Node Lymph Mgmt in Breast CA

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2010 study led to a change in practice
Aerobic exercise might boost neurocognitive function in people with schizophrenia

Exercise May Improve Neurocognition in Schizophrenia

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Aerobic activity offers many benefits, but study needs to be duplicated, researcher says
Women who were overweight as children and teens may have a greater risk of colorectal cancer

Women Overweight in Youth May Face Higher CRC Risk

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Supports evidence that body size in childhood may influence cancer risk decades later