Cellular Phones Are Potential Carriers for Pathogens in the Operating Room
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Routine disinfection of cell phones by surgeons is needed to prevent the transfer of pathogenic bacteria in the operating room.
Smart Phone Use Linked to Eye Strain and Decreased Tear Production
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that smartphone use could not only aggravate subjective symptom indices such as the OSDI, VAS, and CVS but also induce tear film instability and oxidative stress indices in the tears and at the ocular surface.
Mobile Phone Contamination in Intensive and Neonatal Care Units in Public Hospitals
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Mobile phone contamination with methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Gram-negative bacteria from the mobile phones of doctors treating high-risk patients calls for guidelines for mobile phone disinfection.
Heavy Metals in Fish Linked to Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Consumption of fish contaminated with heavy metals during pregnancy may cause the immune systems of offspring to produce antinuclear antibodies and juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
Garlic Consumption Associated with Lower All-Cause Mortality Risk
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Garlic consumption revealed an inverse association between garlic consumption and all-cause mortality in a group of 27,437 community-dwelling older Chinese adults.
Radiofrequency Radiation in Swedish Schools with Wi-Fi
Written by Joyce Smith, BS This study clarifies why children should be exposed to as low RF radiation as possible at school and at home and suggests that wired connections for both the Internet and telephone communications should be preferred to minimize children’s exposure to wireless radiation.
African Geranium Extract Reduces Common Cold Severity and Duration
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Pelargonium sidoides, commonly known as African geranium, significantly reduced the severity of symptoms and shortened the duration of the common cold.
Amla Fruit Extract Improves Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Phyllanthus emblica (amla fruit), at a 500 mg daily dose, significantly improved components of metabolic syndrome such as endothelial function, oxidative stress biomarkers and lipid profiles in participating subjects.
Toxic Effects of Electronic Cigarettes vs. Combustible Cigarettes
Written by Halima Phelps, Staff Writer. Use of e-cigarettes appears to be associated with exposure to known tobacco-related toxicants, but the exposure is reduced compared with cigarette smoking.
Resveratrol Reduces Atherosclerosis by Altering Gut Microbiota
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Using a mouse model, researchers demonstrate that resveratrol decreases TMAO-induced atherosclerosis by regulating TMAO synthesis and bile acid metabolism via altering gut microbiota.
