Serious MRSA Infections in U.S. Declining: CDC
2013-09-16
Hospital-onset invasive cases involving the ‘superbug’ dropped by 54 percent
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First Generic Version of Xeloda Approved
2013-09-16
To treat colorectal or breast cancers
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CDC Sounds Alarm on Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
2013-09-16
Report cites overuse of antibiotics as key to the life-threatening problemContinue Reading
New Device Approved for Enlarged Prostate
2013-09-16
Helps relieve blocked urine flowContinue Reading
Cancer Drug May Be Helpful for Diabetes, Mouse Study Hints
2013-09-15
Zaltrap is currently used to treat colon cancer, eye diseaseContinue Reading
Informed Patients Can Help Stem Antibiotic Overuse
2013-09-13
Italian campaign targeted general public, not just health professionalsContinue Reading
FDA Panel Backs Wider Use of Drug to Treat Early Stage Breast Cancer
2013-09-12
Perjeta, which seems to shrink early stage tumors, might gain quick FDA approvalContinue Reading
Vaccine Coverage High in U.S., but Measles Outbreaks a Concern: CDC
2013-09-12
159 cases reported so far this year in unvaccinated peopleContinue Reading
Botox Approved as Temporary Treatment for Crow’s Feet
2013-09-12
Already approved for cosmetic ‘frown lines’Continue Reading
Testosterone Not the Whole Story in ‘Male Menopause’
2013-09-11
Estrogen also involved, researchers say, and ‘low-T’ diagnosis isn’t clear-cutContinue Reading
‘Exposure Therapy’ Along With Antidepressants May Help With OCD
2013-09-11
SSRI drugs found effective, but study raps risperidoneContinue Reading
Whooping Cough Warning
2013-09-11
Undervaccination for DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis) may be putting children at increased risk for whooping cough.Continue Reading
For Uninfected Partner, Antiretroviral Drugs May Shield Against HIV
2013-09-10
Study of heterosexual couples in Uganda suggests strict adherence to meds is keyContinue Reading
Reality TV Star Discusses Addiction Recovery
2013-09-10
‘Jersey Shore’ cast member Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino shares his struggle with prescription-painkiller abuseContinue Reading