Just as autumn is a glorious time to throw open the windows and enjoy some fresh air, winter is a time to keep them closed and fight off the chill. But the home-baked smells and warmth of the season aren’t the only things we’ve trapped inside — so is the noise generated by daily living.… Read More: Protect yourself from hearing hazards in your home »
Baby born without an immune system is finally allowed home after spending three months living inside a germ-free ‘bubble’ Milo was born with the rare disorder severe combined immunodeficiency Newborn spent months inside a ‘bubble’, 150 miles from the family home Got a ‘completely new immune system’ in a bone marrow transplant in August By Alexandra… Read More: Baby born without an immune system is finally allowed home »
Mutations in several genes have been found to cause left ventricular noncompaction. Mutations in the MYH7 and MYBPC3 genes have been estimated to cause up to 30 percent of cases; mutations in other genes are each responsible for a small percentage of cases. However, the cause of the condition is often unknown. Most of the… Read More: Genetics Home Reference: left ventricular noncompaction »
A three-doctor medical practice in Connecticut will pay a $ 125,000 fine to the HHS Office for Civil Rights after a patient had a dispute with one of the physicians who spoke to a local TV reporter. Although the exact nature of the dispute between the patient and the doctor at Allergy Associates of Hartford… Read More: Feds sanction provider who shared patient information with reporter »