Young People With Epilepsy Face Higher Injury Risk: Study
2014-04-14
British researchers found increased odds of fractures, burns, medication poisoningContinue Reading
Taking Blood Thinners With Certain Painkillers May Raise Bleeding Risk
2014-04-14
People using warfarin or Xarelto should avoid aspirin, ibuprofen and other NSAIDs, study finds
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As African Ebola Outbreak Spreads, Hopes for Vaccine Remain Years Away
2014-04-14
There are promising avenues of research, but sporadic nature of outbreaks makes testing difficultContinue Reading
Cervical Cancer Vaccine Program in England a Success, Researchers Report
2014-04-14
Infections with strains of HPV believed to cause disease dropped after immunization effortContinue Reading
Study Ties Antidepressant Use in Pregnancy to Autism Risk in Boys
2014-04-14
But the risk is low, and it’s important to treat depression in pregnant women, experts say
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Protecting Children From Poison Emergencies
2014-04-12
Safety, treatment advice for parents from the American Academy of PediatricsContinue Reading
Report Questions Effectiveness of Flu Meds
2014-04-10
‘Hidden’ trial data reveals that some Tamiflu claims were unfounded, researchers sayContinue Reading
Too Many Foster Kids With ADHD Treated With Antipsychotic Drugs: Study
2014-04-10
Researchers looked at unapproved ‘atypical’ use of these meds in one stateContinue Reading
Measles Cases Linked to U.S. Adoptions of Chinese Children: CDC
2014-04-10
The highly infectious illness is still endemic in China, so adopted kids should get their shots, experts sayContinue Reading
Cure Rate for Experimental Hepatitis C Drug Tops 95 Percent
2014-04-10
But high costs of newer medications is a concern, experts say
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Heart Failure Drug Might Help Reduce Hospitalizations
2014-04-09
But study found spironolactone didn’t prevent deaths from common form of heart diseaseContinue Reading
Certain Prescription Painkillers Tied to Higher Risk of Irregular Heartbeat: Study
2014-04-09
Dutch researchers looked at rates of atrial fibrillation and NSAID use in older adultsContinue Reading
Chemo Might Give Certain Lung Cancer Patients an Edge
2014-04-08
Traditional treatment offers small advantage for people without a specific gene mutation, study saysContinue Reading
Aspirin Advised for Women at High Risk for Pregnancy Complication
2014-04-07
Low daily dose helps protect against preeclampsia, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force saysContinue Reading