New Blood Pressure Guidelines a Danger to Patients: Study
2016-02-01
Research says the treatment threshold is too high for those over 60 years of ageContinue Reading
FDA Warns of Lead Poisoning Risk From Cosmetic Clay
2016-01-29
Agency tells users of Bentonite Me Baby to stop using product, get checked by their doctorContinue Reading
Hepatitis C Reported at 19 Dialysis Clinics: CDC
2016-01-28
Health officials blame lapses in infection control practicesContinue Reading
Wearable Electric Patch May Ease PTSD
2016-01-28
Researchers found symptoms decreased in civilians who tried the device; vets are now being testedContinue Reading
Small Number of Doctors Trigger Big Share of Malpractice Payouts
2016-01-27
Study ties physicians’ future claims risk to past claims experience, specialty, sex and ageContinue Reading
Cancer’s Financial Burden Tied to Poorer Survival, Study Finds
2016-01-26
Economic stress may force patients to forgo vital treatments, experts sayContinue Reading
Parents Often Ill-Informed About Food-Allergy Emergencies
2016-01-26
Many don’t know how, when to use epinephrine, study findsContinue Reading
Cancer’s Financial Burden Tied to Poorer Survival, Study Finds
2016-01-26
Economic stress may force patients to forgo vital treatments, experts sayContinue Reading
Parents Often Ill-Informed About Food-Allergy Emergencies
2016-01-26
Many don’t know how, when to use epinephrine, study findsContinue Reading
After Heart Surgery, House Calls by Physician’s Assistants Help
2016-01-26
Patients who had two visits were less likely to need hospital readmission, study saysContinue Reading
Obstetricians’ Group Urges Docs to Help Support Breast-Feeding
2016-01-25
Physicians can be resource for new moms, says American College of Obstetricians and GynecologistsContinue Reading
High Deductibles Don’t Prompt People to Shop for Best Health Care Deal: Study
2016-01-22
Instead, they tend to use fewer services to save money, research showsContinue Reading
More Patients Satisfied With Doctor Visits: Survey
2016-01-22
Physician’s expertise, time spent in exam room and online access to information were key factors in trendContinue Reading
Clot-Busters Might Be Useful for ‘Previously Dependent’ Stroke Patients
2016-01-22
Study finds favorable results among older adults who already had health problemsContinue Reading