Experimental Drug Shows Promise for Drug-Resistant Lung Cancer
2014-03-26
Ceritinib might become standard when crizotinib fails, researchers say
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Smartphone App May Help People Overcome Alcoholism
2014-03-26
Study found more abstinence, less ‘risky’ drinking among A-CHESS usersContinue Reading
Hospital-Related Infections Hit Nearly 650,000 Patients in 2011: CDC
2014-03-26
Specific source of dangerous germs still unclear in about half of casesContinue Reading
Experts Warn About Skin Cancer ‘Treatments’ Sold Online
2014-03-25
Scarring, more disease recurrence seen when patients use unproven skin salvesContinue Reading
Treatment May Prevent Esophagus Condition From Progressing to Cancer
2014-03-25
In study of patients with Barrett’s esophagus, those who received radio-frequency ablation fared betterContinue Reading
Tiny Wireless Pacemaker Shows Early Promise
2014-03-24
But complications can occur, study found, and more research is neededContinue Reading
E-Cigarettes Won’t Help You Quit, Study Finds
2014-03-24
But research design was flawed, critic says
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Anti-Seizure Drug May Guard Against Some Cancers
2014-03-24
Study found use of valproic acid linked to 34 percent lower risk of head, neck tumorsContinue Reading
College Women: Have a Healthy Spring Break
2014-03-23
FDA has tips on sun safety, medication, staying hydrated and moreContinue Reading
Doctors Often Comply When Patients Ask for Advertised Drugs: Study
2014-03-21
More research needed on possible influence of ‘Ask Your Doctor’ ads, study authors sayContinue Reading
Routine Mammograms Found Not Helpful for Most Women Over 70
2014-03-21
More harm than good can result, and decision should be made case by case, study saysContinue Reading
ERs Dispensing More Narcotic Painkillers: Study
2014-03-21
Less-powerful drugs often better choice, depending on source of pain, doctors sayContinue Reading
Chronically Ill Americans May Skip Meds to Afford Food
2014-03-21
Study finds that people with health issues who don’t qualify for assistance often must choose either ‘treat or eat’Continue Reading