As many as 75 scientists at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta may have been exposed to dangerous anthrax bacteria because of a safety problem at one of its labs. Agency officials at the U.S. federal government labs say the risk of infection is low but that all of the potentially affected staff members are being monitored or given antibiotics as a precaution. The … [Read more...]
Cold, chickenpox may increase stroke risk in children
Several new studies have suggested that common infections, such as a cold or chickenpox, may increase the risk of stroke in children. One of the studies found that childhood vaccines appeared to offer some protection against childhood stroke and also according to news stroke in children is still quite rare. According to Fullerton, the director of the Pediatric Stroke and Cerebrovascular … [Read more...]
Colds, Chickenpox linked to stroke risk in children
Several new studies have suggested that common infections, such as a cold or chickenpox, may increase the risk of stroke in children.One of the studies found that childhood vaccines appeared to offer some protection against childhood stroke and also according to news stroke in children is still quite rare. According to Fullerton, the director of the Pediatric Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease … [Read more...]
