Could Immune Cell Discovery Lead to Universal Flu Vaccine?
2013-09-23
British study found people with more of certain virus-killing immune cells fared better during swine flu pandemicContinue Reading
Mental State Influences Readmission After Heart Failure Treatment, Study Says
2013-09-20
Memory problems, use of antidepressant linked to early hospital returnContinue Reading
Bacterial ‘Autopsy’ Could Speed Antibiotic Discovery: Study
2013-09-20
Scientists invent faster analysis of chemicals with bacteria-killing abilities; experts stress need for new generation of infection-fighting drugsContinue Reading
Heart Infection Causing Fewer Hospitalizations, Researchers Say
2013-09-19
Study found drop in endocarditis cases despite reduced use of preventive antibioticsContinue Reading
Statins Linked to Raised Risk of Cataracts in Study
2013-09-19
But heart benefits of these drugs are significant, expert says
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Opioids Not Winning the Battle Against Pain, Study Suggests
2013-09-19
More powerful painkillers prescribed, but they may not work better than safer alternativesContinue Reading
Anti-smoking Campaign Surpasses Expectations
2013-09-19
Surge seen in calls to quit line and website visits stemming from ads with former smokers, CDC reportsContinue Reading
Medical Harm Occurs in Nearly 43 Million Hospital Cases Each Year
2013-09-19
Review focused on seven facets of poor care worldwideContinue Reading
Gene Testing Helps Sort Out Bacterial, Viral Infections
2013-09-18
Results could speed up diagnosis, improve treatment decisions, study authors sayContinue Reading
Could E. Coli Vaccine for Cows Cut Human Infections?
2013-09-17
Study of Scottish cattle suggests spread to people would drop by 85 percentContinue Reading
Tamoxifen’s Mental Side Effects Are Real, Study Shows
2013-09-17
But researchers also found drug that may counteract problem from breast cancer treatmentContinue Reading
Intensive Substance-Abuse Treatment Fails to Deliver Better Results: Study
2013-09-17
But researcher isn’t ready to give up on the multi-pronged approachContinue Reading
‘Bath Salts’ Drugs Led to 23,000 ER Visits in One Year: U.S. Report
2013-09-17
These stimulants are especially dangerous when combined with other drugs, expert saysContinue Reading
Sickle Cell Drug Reduces Symptoms, Health Costs Alike, Study Finds
2013-09-16
More docs should include hydroxyurea in patients’ treatment plans, researchers sayContinue Reading