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In a new study, Canadian researchers report finding an association between dementia and the combined impact of nineteen other health problems not previously known to influence its occurrence.

(Lifespan) A new study from Rhode Island Hospital has found a significant increase in the occurrence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections in the summer and autumn months.

The increase was more pronounced in the pediatric population than in adults. The study is now published online in advance of print in PloS ONE.

Occurrence of some "never events" in hospitals may depend on unmodifiable risk factors such as patient characteristics, undermining the rationale for denying Medicare payment for their treatment, researchers said.

Physical pain is a common occurrence for many Americans; in fact, a national survey found that more than one-quarter of U.S. adults had recently experienced some sort of pain lasting more than a day.

In addition to conventional treatments, such as over-the-counter and prescription medications, people may try acupuncture in an effort to relieve pain.

This fact sheet provides basic information about pain and acupuncture, summarizes scientific research on acupuncture for specific kinds of pain, and suggests sources for additional information.

MONTREAL (MedPage Today) -- A gel product tested in Africa tended to reduce the occurrence of HIV, a rare bit of encouraging news for advocates of vaginal microbicides.