Newer Blood Thinners May Not Bring Higher Bleeding Risk
2017-10-18
Risk is similar to warfarin, study reportsContinue Reading
Nurses Learn How to Get Patients to Say ‘Yes’ to Blood Thinners
2017-08-17
Online training aims to make sure those hospitalized get treatment to prevent dangerous blood clotsContinue Reading
Medical Reality Catches Up to Science Fiction
2017-08-02
Scientists unveil their Star Trek-like ‘tricorder’ to track human healthContinue Reading
Catheters Often to Blame for Blood Infections After Dialysis
2017-06-30
Study included almost all outpatient dialysis centers in the United StatesContinue Reading
U.S. Hospitals Still Prescribe Too Many Antibiotics: Study
2017-06-15
1 in 5 patients experiences side effects from the drugs, which often aren’t necessaryContinue Reading
For Diabetics, Nasal Powder Fixed Severe Low Blood Sugar
2017-06-13
New product much easier to use than rescue injections, researcher says
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Can Folks With Type 2 Diabetes Forgo the Finger Stick?
2017-06-12
Self-monitoring of blood sugar had no effect on long-term glucose levels in those not taking insulin, researchers sayContinue Reading
More Evidence Ties Gum Health to Stroke Risk
2017-02-23
Study shows increasing risk of brain blockage with more severe gum diseaseContinue Reading
Testosterone Therapy May Have Benefits, But Risks Too
2017-02-21
While trials show it boosts bone density and lowers anemia risk, heart risks also seenContinue Reading
Student-Athletes Don’t Have to Be Hit By Injuries
2017-02-15
Equipment safety, emergency training and time for recovery are key to avoiding trouble, experts sayContinue Reading
Student-Athletes Don’t Have to Be Hit By Injuries
2017-02-15
Equipment safety, emergency training and time for recovery are key to avoiding trouble, experts sayContinue Reading
Sickle Cell Trait in Blacks Can Skew Diabetes Test Results
2017-02-07
Inaccurate reading may affect diagnosis and treatment of the blood sugar disease, study saysContinue Reading