Tropical Collapse Caused by Lethal Heat
Scientists have discovered why the ‘broken world’ following the worst extinction of all time lasted so long – it was simply too hot to survive.
Difficulty Breathing, Chest Pain, and Cough Key Symptoms for Embolism
Difficulty breathing, chest pain, and cough may sound like symptoms of a heart attack; however, new research shows that these are the key symptoms for pulmonary embolism (PE), a potentially fatal blockage in the lung.
C. diff Infections Becoming More Common, Severe in Children and Elderly
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Clostridium difficile infections are becoming more common and more severe in hospitalized children and the elderly, in large part due to greater use of antibiotics, Mayo Clinic researchers report in studies being presented at the American College of Gastroenterology annual meeting.
Pulmonary Hypertension Deaths and Hospitalizations on the Rise
New research indicates an increase in the number of US deaths and hospitalizations related to pulmonary hypertension.