Study Questions FDA Warning Against CT Scans for Those With Heart Devices
2014-02-27
It found no harm to patients with devices such as pacemakers, defibrillators, but agency still concerned
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Doctors’ Germ-Laden Stethoscope May Spread Nasty Bacteria
2014-02-27
Cleansing after each use should be part of good patient care, study saysContinue Reading
Health Tip: When Food and Drugs Interact
2014-02-27
The medications may not behave as intendedContinue Reading
Study Sees No Evidence Linking Diabetes Drugs With Pancreatic Cancer
2014-02-26
But FDA assessment calls for further look at injectable type-2 treatmentsContinue Reading
Common Strep Bacteria May Be Morphing Into ‘Superbug’
2014-02-26
Doctors report on antibiotic resistance in two unrelated casesContinue Reading
Groups Push FDA to Revoke Approval of Highly Potent Painkiller
2014-02-26
One dose of Zohydro could kill a child, say coalition of consumer advocates, addiction specialistsContinue Reading
On-time Use of Routine Vaccine Keeps Kids Out of Hospital
2014-02-25
Illnesses rose when measles-mumps-rubella shot was given out of order, Danish study foundContinue Reading
Flu Shot May Lower Stroke Risk, Too
2014-02-25
Getting immunized early in season delivers most cardiovascular benefit, study suggestsContinue Reading
Myalept Approved for Rare Fat Tissue Disorder
2014-02-25
Drug is meant for people with deficiency of the hormone leptinContinue Reading
Blood Pressure Meds May Raise Risk of Serious Falls for Seniors
2014-02-24
Study found those over 70 who took medications were up to 40 percent more likely to be injuredContinue Reading
Use of Tylenol in Pregnancy Tied to Higher ADHD Risk in Child
2014-02-24
Risk increases with longer use, researchers say; experts caution the finding needs verificationContinue Reading
Blood Thinners Now Recommended for People With Irregular Heartbeat
2014-02-24
Updated guideline from American Academy of Neurology aims to reduce stroke riskContinue Reading
Doctors Slower to Prescribe High Blood Pressure Meds to Younger Patients
2014-02-24
Study found age was a factor in how quickly patients got treatmentContinue Reading
FDA To Step Up Oversight of Indian Drug Makers
2014-02-21
More inspectors planned as India emerges as growing source of pharmaceuticals
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