Are Schizophrenia and Autism Close Relations?
TAU researcher discovers that family history of schizophrenia is a risk factor for autism
Additive Restores Antibiotic Effectiveness Against MRSA
Researchers from North Carolina State University have increased the potency of a compound that reactivates antibiotics against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), an antibiotic-resistant form of Staphylococcus that is notoriously difficult to treat. Their improved compound removes the bacteria’s antibiotic resistance and allows the antibiotic to once again become effective at normal dosage levels.
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.