Low-Radiation CT Scans Effective at Spotting Appendicitis: Study
2012-04-25
Approach cuts cancer risk without raising number of unnecessary surgeriesContinue Reading
Hospital Charges Show Huge Variance in Study
2012-04-24
For appendicitis, charges ranged from $1,500 to $180,000Continue Reading
Lower Risk for Bowel Obstruction With Less Invasive Surgery: Study
2012-04-20
Swedish researchers compared open surgery with laparoscopyContinue Reading
Many Patients Skip Recommended Colonoscopy: Study
2012-04-10
Follow-through is more likely with other screening tests for colon cancerContinue Reading
Urinary Incontinence Drugs May Be More Trouble Than They're Worth
2012-04-09
Analysis found many women stop taking the medications because of bothersome side effectsContinue Reading
Gastro Woes Often Strike Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
2012-04-09
Complications can include ulcers, bleeding, study findsContinue Reading
Diagnostic Scans Tied to Radiation Risk for Gastro Patients
2012-04-06
Irish study finds rise in radiation exposure over decade parallels increased use of CTContinue Reading
Study Finds Antibiotics Best for Appendicitis
2012-04-06
Drugs avoid risks of surgery, but 20 percent of those who use them still need appendix removedContinue Reading
Taking Multivitamins Won't Prevent Canker Sores, Study Says
2012-04-06
People on daily vitamins had as many episodes of the oral lesions as those who took placebosContinue Reading
Improved Stem Cell Line May Avoid Tumor Risk: Study
2012-04-05
New line of stem cells may have application for disease-modeling, researchers sayContinue Reading
Obese White Women Shying Away From Colon Cancer Screening
2012-04-04
Embarrassment may prompt some women to avoid the recommended tests, researchers sayContinue Reading
BBQ Danger: Wires From Grill Cleaners Swallowed in Food
2012-04-03
Patients suffer from throat, stomach injuriesContinue Reading
New Stool Test Might Aid in Early Detection of Colon Cancer
2012-04-03
Unlike other such screens, researchers say the test isn’t affected by certain lifestyle factorsContinue Reading
Inadequate Bowel Prep May Invalidate Colonoscopy
2012-03-29
Study suggests procedure should be cancelled if visibility is poorContinue Reading