Some appendicitis cases may not require 'emergency' surgery
Of 33,000 appendectomy patients, waiting less than 6 hours, 6-12 hours or more than 12 hours to get surgery resulted in no difference later. rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
IVF 'raises odds of having a boy'
Women who undergo IVF to get pregnant should be aware that they are more likely to have a boy, say experts. bbc.co.uk |
Flu jab for pregnant women cuts virus in babies
Vaccinating expectant mothers against flu almost halves the chance of their babies getting the virus in the first six months of life, according to research. telegraph.co.uk |
New HIV cases on the rise
Australia has recorded the largest number of new HIV cases since the early 1990s, according to new research to be released today. abc.net.au |
Putting ice on injuries could slow healing
Slapping a packet of frozen peas on a black eye or a sprained ankle may prevent it getting better, new research suggests. telegraph.co.uk |