For Kids, Sleep Study Needed to Parse out the Kind of Snoring That Means Surgery
Mild obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) was not easily distinguishable from primary snoring in children without polysomnography, analysis of randomized clinical trial data showed. The only clinical and demographic factors significantly more commonly associated with mild OSA than primary snoring were Black race (OR 2.08), obesity (OR 1.80), and high urinary cotinine levels above of 5 […]
Scientists reveal genetic architecture underlying alcohol, cigarette abuse
Have you ever wondered why one person can smoke cigarettes for a year and easily quit, while another person will become addicted for life? Why can’t some people help themselves from abusing alcohol and others can take it or leave it? One reason is a person’s genetic proclivity to abuse substances. UNC School of Medicine […]
How Long Does Norovirus Usually Last? Symptoms & Diagnosis
Norovirus spreads easily and infects people in several ways. Symptoms of norovirus infection usually last about two to three days. Kids with norovirus infection should not go to school or childcare until there are no symptoms for at least 24 hours. Moreover, they should avoid swimming pools until they’re well again. Children in diapers should […]
Norovirus: Symptoms, Contagious, Treatment, Causes & How Long Does It Last?
Is Norovirus Contagious? How is norovirus transmitted? Noroviruses are highly contagious. Noroviruses are easily spread to individuals by both direct and indirect contact with infected individuals. Direct contact usually occurs when people are taking care of infected patients (fecal/oral contact by changing diapers and/or bedding, for example). Norovirus can be transmitted or spread indirectly by […]