Articles by Rhodi Lee
30 patients die every day because of acute kidney injury in UK hospitals: Report
Although such injuries are avoidable, more than 30 people die needlessly from such incidents per day. The high death toll is largely attributed to poor hospital care, the study says.
Patient in Pennsylvania hospital ICU allegedly sells heroin to police informant. Yes, that's sick.
A 38-year old woman found another use for the ICU other than to get medical care. She sold heroin while in a hospital bed.
Health plans must have birth control coverage, 7 in 10 Americans say
69 percent of respondents of a survey conducted by researchers from the University of Michigan support mandated birth control coverage for all health plans in the U.S.
'Chaperone' compounds may pave the way for Alzheimer's treatment
Researchers have identified a new class of compound that shows promise in treating neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
Not just an aphrodisiac: Ginseng can help prevent, treat flu
Ginseng's ability to modify immune function is apparently responsible for its beneficial effects on preventing and treating flu. Mice infected with the flu virus responded well to doses of ginseng extract.
Survival of 16-year-old Hawaiian Airlines stowaway amazes medical experts
Although hypoxia and hypothermia could have killed the boy, medical experts hypothesize that the combination of thin air and freezing temperature could have actually saved him.
Winning against obesity: 54-year-old woman drops 166 pounds by stopping diet regimens
Diet regimens didn't work for Teena Henson in the past but making changes to her lifestyle led her to lose about half of her body weight.
Codeine can endanger the life of kids, so why do doctors still prescribe it?
Joseph Tobias from the American Academy of Pediatrics opined that doctors continue to prescribe codeine to children despite its associated risks partly out of habit. Other, safer treatment options exist, and researchers also recommended changing insurance reimbursement policies.
UK skin cancer rates up with 2,000 deaths annually. Thank you, tanning beds and affordable holidays
The Cancer Research UK attributes the growing prevalence of malignant melanoma to the popularity of affordable holidays to sunny destinations, the trend in tanned skin and use of sun beds.
If you have a low pain tolerance, you might have to blame your genes: Study
A new study gives an insight on why some people can withstand pain more than others and it has something to do with the genes.
Study links prostate cancer with chronic inflammation
Prostate cancer remains one of the most prevalent forms of cancer affecting men in the United States. Researchers of a new study found a link between the disease and chronic inflammation.
MERS virus update: Saudi announces spike in cases, UAE and Philippines track down possible carriers
Saudi Arabia's Health Minister Abdullah al-Rabia said that travel restriction is not yet necessary despite the spike in the number of MERS cases.
Mental, socio-economic effects of childhood bullying lasts into adulthood: Study
Researchers found that people who were bullied earlier in life are likely to still experience the effects of bullying when they reach 50 years old.
Court awards Chicago woman $14 mn in damages after taking wrongly prescribed Yasmin contraceptive
Mariola Zapalski has been prescribed the birth control pill Yasmin for irregular bleeding but had a stroke nearly two weeks after using the estrogen-based pill. Here's how the court ruled on her case.
Windows Phone 8.1: Microsoft's want-to-race taunt against Apple, Google?
Microsoft's Windows Phone 8.1 has a number of new features that could make loyal Android and iOS users take a second look.
Recreational marijuana use leads to brain changes in young adults: Study
Smoking marijuana, even in moderation, appears to still cause changes in the brain, particularly in young users. They appear vulnerable because their brains are still developing.
Separated conjoined twins heads home from Dallas hospital
Owen and Emmett Ezell who shared the same liver and intestines before their surgery are set to be released from the Medical City Children's Hospital following steady improvements in their condition.
Britain faces hospital bed shortage, 2.95 per 1,000 people: Study
UK hospitals can only provide 2.95 beds per 1000 heads raising concerns of patients being put at risk and increased risks of infections and superbug outbreaks.
PET scans may help predict recovery of patients in coma
PET scans apparently provide better and more reliable measures for identifying comatose patients who have the potential to wake up and recover.
Thin oxygen atop Mount Everest helps experts understand causes of type 2 diabetes
Mount Everest may not be a hospitable place to conduct a study, but a group of researchers took advantage of the summit's low oxygen level and altitude better understand insulin resistance and diabetes.
E-cigarettes attract youngsters using music festivals, tactics banned for traditional tobacco products
A report by Democratic legislators says that most of the of leading electronic cigarette manufacturers engage in marketing tactics that appear to target the youth.
Sweeter with a snack: Low blood sugar may trigger fights between spouses
Low blood sugar level is apparently associated with frustration and temperament and this becomes more evident in marital relationships.
Pelvic floor exercises may help men treat premature ejaculation
Men who suffer from premature ejaculation but do not respond well to existing treatments can apparently benefit by doing pelvic floor exercises.
True blood? Scientists produce artificial human blood using stem cells
British scientists have come up with a process that could turn adult cells into red blood cells that can be used for human transfusion, a process that could make it possible to manufacture blood in the future.
South Korea state health insurer sues Philip Morris, other tobacco companies for $52 mn
South Korea's National Health Insurance Service is suing Philip Morris, British American Tobacco and KT&G Corp for roughly $51.9 million to cover treatment costs for diseases that were likely caused by smoking.
Young dads are prone to post-partum depression, too: Study
The spike in depressive symptoms among men during the early years of fatherhood suggests they also are prone to depression after baby arrives. The study suggests appropriate interventions may improve the whole family's situation.
429 million Twitter users have not chirped a tweet since creating accounts
A new report from Twopcharts, a website that monitors Twitter activities, suggests that the Twitter community is not as active as it seems to be.
Uganda nurse allegedly spreads HIV deliberately, case reflects lax hospital protocol
An HIV-positive nurse is facing criminal charges after pricking her finger with a needle and using the same needle to a two-year old patient.
Mutant rats invade Liverpool: They're big and two feet long thanks to household waste and fast food
Giant rats that feed on fast food and household wastes are invading Liverpool and these pests are immune to rat poison.
Prostate cancer tests not reliable, may undermine severity of tumor
Prostate screening tests that are currently considered as best methods for assessing the severity of the disease turned out to be unreliable.
