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Some ophthalmic drugs inadvisable during breastfeeding in patients

The FINANCIAL -- August is National Breastfeeding Month, a public health observance that endorses breastfeeding as the cornerstone to healthy infant growth and development. In fact, pediatricians recommend breastfeeding for at least a year or longer to ensure infants receive much-needed nutrients and antibodies that ward off illnesses. That's why doctors of optometry should be prepared to provide ...

Six ‘psychological’ terms that psychologists never use

The FINANCIAL -- Psychology is the scientific study of human thought and behaviour, and hence of everyday life, which means that many people consider themselves experts on the topic, even if ...

Research shows that cystic fibrosis impacts growth in the womb

The FINANCIAL -- New research, published in Thorax, funded by the Cystic Fibrosis Trust has shown that babies with cystic fibrosis (CF) are born weighing less than babies without the condition, even ...

Does better coordination = better academic performance?

The FINANCIAL -- One of the fundamental milestones in children's development is "interceptive timing." This can enable them to make the sensorimotor connection between seeing a ball thrown to them ...

Why Are Women More Likely to Survive Heart Attacks When Treated By Female MDs?

The FINANCIAL -- Although it can be impossible to plan in advance for a medical emergency, research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests that ...

ViiV Healthcare positive results

The FINANCIAL -- ViiV Healthcare announced positive headline results from its global, phase III ATLAS study of a long-acting, injectable two-drug regimen (2DR) for the treatment of ...

Bayer and Haplogen collaborate to develop new treatments against pulmonary diseases

The FINANCIAL -- Berlin, August 14, 2018 – Bayer and Haplogen GmbH, a Vienna-based biotechnology company, have entered into a multi-year research collaboration agreement to identify new drug ...

Avon UK launches digital breast cancer education tool

The FINANCIAL -- Avon UK and breast cancer charity CoppaFeel! recently announced the launch of a digital learning tool, CoppaCollege, as part of Avon’s Breast Cancer promise and commitment to ...

Why Are Women More Likely to Survive Heart Attacks When Treated by Female MDs?

The FINANCIAL -- LTHOUGH IT CAN BE impossible to plan in advance for a medical emergency, research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests that patients—especially ...

Low plasma levels of omega-3 fatty acids associated with preterm birth

The FINANCIAL -- Boston, MA – Pregnant women who had low plasma levels of long chain n-3 fatty acids in their first and second trimesters were at a significantly higher risk of early preterm birth ...

Americans Divided on Leaving Fat, Sugar, Salt Off the Plate

The FINANCIAL -- Americans almost unanimously desire to include vegetables and fruits in their diet, but their opinions on whether to actively avoid more controversial nutritional elements such as ...

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