Diabetes Drug Actos May Increase Bladder Cancer Odds
2012-06-01
But the absolute risk of getting the cancer is small, researchers findContinue Reading
Hepatitis B Infection Rates in U.S. Higher Than Thought
2012-05-31
Study finds majority of cases are foreign-born residentsContinue Reading
Genes Might Help Some Smokers Kick the Habit
2012-05-31
Certain DNA may work better with smoking-cessation medications, patches or gums, study findsContinue Reading
For Juvenile Arthritis, Pill May Work as Well as Needle
2012-05-31
German study finds methotrexate given orally had similar effects as via injectionContinue Reading
Acne Medication May Raise Risk of Eye Infections
2012-05-31
Large study found teens taking Accutane were more likely to get pink eye, styesContinue Reading
Common Painkillers May Help Prevent Skin Cancer: Study
2012-05-29
Over-the-counter, prescription ‘NSAID’ meds appeared to lower risk in Danish patientsContinue Reading
Taking Anti-HIV Meds Prior to Exposure May Help Prevent Infection
2012-05-29
Research review backs giving antiretrovirals to people at high risk of contracting AIDS-causing virusContinue Reading
Fewer Stillbirths Among Pregnant Women Vaccinated Against Flu
2012-05-25
Those who were protected from H1N1 were also less likely to deliver preterm, study findsContinue Reading
Severely Obese Have More Complications With Spinal Surgery
2012-05-24
Study found almost doubled risk after spinal fusionContinue Reading
Autism Often Not Diagnosed Until Age 5 or Older: U.S. Report
2012-05-24
But earlier interventions make a big difference, experts sayContinue Reading
FDA Panel Votes Against New Use for Blood Thinner Xarelto
2012-05-24
Agency advisers say there’s not enough data in company trials on benefit for high-risk patientsContinue Reading
Aspirin May Prevent Recurrence of Deep Vein Blood Clots
2012-05-23
But results of one small trial do not change clinical practice, expert saysContinue Reading
Patients May Receive Too Much Acetaminophen in Hospital
2012-05-23
Use of drugs such as Tylenol, Percocet can exceed recommended daily dose, study findsContinue Reading
Clot Buster Seems to Help Up to 6 Hours After Stroke
2012-05-23
Sooner is better, but window for using tPA may be longer than thought, study suggestsContinue Reading