C. difficile is linked to the overuse of PPIs

Article Abstract:

Experts in antimicrobial resistance have warned that overprescribing of proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) drugs could be adding to the problem of increasing rates of Clostridium difficile. The strength of the link between PPIs and Clostridium difficile would be reviewed and further it would be decided whether action needs to be taken.

Causes of, Complications and side effects, Clostridium infections, Proton pump inhibitors

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Sperm count study shows fall

Article Abstract:

A recent study of 7,513 men from 1989 to 2002 shows that sperm counts have decreased by as much as thirty percent from an average of 65.88 million/ml to 45.22 million/ml. There has also been an increase in the number of men seeking treatment for fertility problems.

Infertility, Spermatozoa, Sperm, Sperm count

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New scheme tackles childhood obesity

Article Abstract:

The Traffic Light programme, conducted by Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) aims to help overweight children to change their eating habits. The programme, which involves the whole family, has resulted in an average weight loss of around ten percent.

Evaluation, Food habits, Obesity in children, Childhood obesity

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