Breast Reconstruction Using Women’s Own Tissue Appears Safe: Study
2013-02-22
Few short-term complications found with ‘autologous’ transplantsContinue Reading
For Alzheimer’s Caregivers, Patience and Compassion Are Key
2013-02-22
Expert advice for those facing the challenges brought on by the diseaseContinue Reading
Parents: Revealing Your Past Smoking, Pot Use May Not Help Your Kids
2013-02-22
Candid confessions might backfire, new study showsContinue Reading
Flu Vaccine Fell Short for Seniors This Season: CDC
2013-02-21
Report shows it only provided 9 percent protection against the nastiest strain of the virusContinue Reading
Codeine Risky for Kids After Certain Surgeries, FDA Says
2013-02-21
10 deaths, 3 overdoses reported following removal of tonsils or adenoidsContinue Reading
Blood Thinners May Boost Survival for Prostate Cancer Patients: Study
2013-02-21
But it’s too early to recommend anticoagulants for this purposeContinue Reading
Study: Electronic Prescribing Cuts Medication Errors
2013-02-21
Found 17 million mishaps prevented in single year, says wider use could avert millions moreContinue Reading
Medical Marijuana: Voodoo or Legitimate Therapeutic Choice?
2013-02-20
Doctors weigh wisdom of prescribing drug in hypothetical case involving woman with advanced breast cancerContinue Reading
Multiple Tests Needed to Spot Infections in Newborns: Study
2013-02-20
Some bacteria may avoid detection with standard exams, researchers contendContinue Reading
New Blood Thinner Beats Older Drug for Vein Clots: Study
2013-02-20
But Pradaxa costs more than warfarin, and bleeding may be harder to stop, expert saysContinue Reading
Magnetic Implant May Ease Chronic Acid Reflux
2013-02-20
Study found device allowed some heartburn patients to stop taking medicationContinue Reading
Drug, Alcohol Abuse More Likely Among High School Dropouts
2013-02-19
U.S. report also confirms that kids who fail to complete school are more apt to take up cigarettesContinue Reading
Best Glaucoma Treatments Still a Puzzle, Task Force Reports
2013-02-18
Experts not able to make recommendations on drug, surgery or laser choicesContinue Reading
Patients Often Ill-Informed on Impact of Heart Device
2013-02-18
Doctors focus on technical side of implantable defibrillator, not its effect on quality of life: studyContinue Reading