Monday, May 15, 2017

Many U.S. travelers skip this vaccine before a trip

Too many travelers are putting themselves – and their communities – at risk of a highly preventable disease, experts warn

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/many-us-travelers-skip-measles-mmr-vaccine/

A New Treatment For Premature Ejaculation?

Handy anesthetic 'wipes' may help some -- but not all -- guys with premature ejaculation, small study finds



From: http://www.webmd.com/men/news/20170515/a-new-way-to-avoid-an-embarrassing-male-sexual-problem?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Better AFib Treatment Might Prevent Strokes

Study says too many people aren't getting meds to fight atrial fibrillation, a major cause of these attacks



From: http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/atrial-fibrillation/news/20170515/better-treatment-might-prevent-hundreds-of-thousands-of-strokes?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Timing of Menopause May Affect Heart Failure Risk

Women whose periods end early and those who never give birth seem at added risk, research suggests



From: http://www.webmd.com/menopause/news/20170515/timing-of-menopause-may-affect-heart-failure-risk?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Cycling Doesn’t Harm Sexual Health

Any transient discomfort or numbness won't harm their sexual or urinary function, study finds



From: http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/news/20170515/bike-fanatics-shouldnt-worry-about-effects-on-sexual-health?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Shift Work May Put Damper on a Man's Sex Life

Disrupted sleep patterns could explain the link, three studies suggest



From: http://www.webmd.com/men/news/20170515/shift-work-may-put-damper-on-a-mans-sex-life?src=RSS_PUBLIC

ADA provides Center for Professional Success resources in response to ransomware threat

The ADA Center for Professional Success has resources to help dentists fend off malware cyberattacks in the wake of WannaCry ransomware being reported in several countries around the world in early May, with hospitals among the organizations targeted.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/may/ada-provides-center-for-professional-success-resources-in-response-to-ransomware-threat

Police officer donating kidney to 8-year-old boy

"I think my new kidney will make me run faster," 8-year-old told his mom when he heard a police officer was his donor

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/police-officer-donates-kidney-to-wisconsin-boy/

Physician burnout is on the rise

Doctors are busier than ever, and hospitals are worried that when their staff is overwhelmed, the quality of care goes down

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/doctors-physician-burnout-stress-on-the-rise/

​Sudden infant deaths much more common for some

Researchers looked at rates of SIDS deaths among different racial groups and in boys vs. girls

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/sudden-infant-deaths-sids-racial-minorities/

2 Boston cops help deliver baby in car

"Graveyard shift" turns joyful for police officers waved down at 2 a.m.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/boston-cops-deliver-baby-in-car/

Fewer SIDS Deaths in U.S., But Racial Gaps Remain

Sudden infant deaths are twice as common for blacks as whites, study finds



From: http://www.webmd.com/parenting/baby/news/20170515/fewer-sids-deaths-in-us-but-gaps-among-racial-groups-remain?src=RSS_PUBLIC

'Female Viagra' May Lift a Younger Woman's Libido

But a pill might not address all the issues facing women who've lost their sex drive, researcher says



From: http://www.webmd.com/women/news/20170514/female-viagra-may-lift-a-younger-womans-libido?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Blood Thinners May Prevent Dementia With AFib

Even people with a low risk of stroke could benefit, researchers say



From: http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/atrial-fibrillation/news/20170512/blood-thinners-may-prevent-dementia-in-atrial-fibrillation-patients?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Norah O'Donnell opens up about melanoma diagnosis

As summer approaches, the "CBS This Morning" co-host is sharing the story of her stunning and scary melanoma diagnosis

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/norah-odonnell-melanoma-diagnosis-surgery-skin-cancer-risks/