Scientists have two bacteria, which could contribute to SIDS

Scientists have two commonly occurring bacteria that can lead to death identified baby, even if it. No tissue damage, the scientists Scientists from the hospital in London conducted a study in which tests in 500 infants who died inexplicably. Tests have shown that babies had a high bacteria Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli in the blood. According to experts, this is only a statement damaging to the bacterial toxins, the baby's heart, lungs and nervous system produce. However, bacterial growth may also by other known factors - such as overheating, parental smoking, and the location of the child on the stomach. Sudden death in infancy - the leading cause of death in infants under one year. The causes of death are still a mystery to doctors. The infant may look healthy and die within an hour, the researchers reported. According to scientists, it is not known whether these two bacteria are the direct cause of death or simply bring in only the process, but in fact, among the dead, for reasons unknown, had infants levels of bacteria Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli high.

A test, the 30-minute virus of atypical pneumonia determined

A unique formulation of the operative diagnosis of the deadly SARS virus by Japanese scientists. According to experts of the drug is able to detect the virus in 30 minutes. The cost of such a test is about $ 9. Its development, the National Institute of Infectious Diseases, involved in collaboration with Japanese pharmaceutical companies, the Ministry of Health and Labour. The device consists of a plastic tube, with a reagent, and an insulating container. The principle is simple: a small piece of the blood or tissue of the mucous membranes in the throat of the patient with a substance in the instrument contain mixed and the solution is placed in a container, inside which a constant temperature of 65 degrees. If turbid after half an agent, this means that the person is ill SARS. In preliminary tests, the accuracy of this method is more than 80%, while the standard method for the identification of the virus usually lasts half a day and at the same time are often the wrong diagnosis.

Analgesics reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease

Aspirin and other nonsteroidal analgesics may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's, researchers said. Experts reviewed the results of six studies involving 13,499 people. The aim of the study was to determine if it. Preventive effect on Alzheimer's disease in the use of analgesics Among the study participants, 820 people suffered from dementia. The study showed that people who had different painkillers, the risk of Alzheimer's disease took lower by 23% compared with those who did not use these drugs. Brand Name and painkillers did not matter, the researchers reported.