Efforts to Prevent Hospital-Based Infection Falling Short, Survey Finds
2013-03-14
Gastric illness from C. difficile continues to rise despite improved cleaning, decontaminationContinue Reading
Spine MRIs Often Show Harmless ‘Defects,’ Study Finds
2013-03-13
After treatment, many people have visible evidence of a herniated disc without any symptomsContinue Reading
Don’t Give ADHD Meds to Undiagnosed Kids, Experts Urge
2013-03-13
Neurologists say some doctors are prescribing these drugs as a way to boost school performanceContinue Reading
ERs Not Doing Enough to Educate Parents on Car-Seat Safety: Study
2013-03-13
Treatment after a crash can be a teachable moment on proper use of passenger restraintsContinue Reading
Sleep Apnea Treated Successfully in Non-Specialty Centers
2013-03-12
Australian study shows patients have more accessible, affordable optionsContinue Reading
Medicare Spending Not Linked to Longer Cancer Survival
2013-03-12
But U.S. patients in higher-spending regions have more, longer hospital staysContinue Reading
Brain Imaging Detects Tiny Lesions Related to Mild Injury: Study
2013-03-12
Findings could lead to new treatments, researcher saysContinue Reading
Blood Test Plus Targeted Care May Stop Heart Failure Before It Starts
2013-03-12
Coordination between primary care docs and cardiologists is key to prevention, study suggestsContinue Reading
Single Concussion May Lead to Lasting Brain Damage
2013-03-12
Small study found measurable MRI changes in single-concussion patientsContinue Reading
Many Ovarian Cancer Patients Denied By-the-Book Care, Study Says
2013-03-12
Result: They’re 30 percent more likely to die over five-year span, researchers findContinue Reading
Was Heart Disease the Mummies’ Real Curse?
2013-03-11
Study finds ‘hardening of the arteries’ widespread throughout history, showing it’s not just a modern illContinue Reading
Health Tip: Teach Kids to Prevent Overuse Injuries
2013-03-11
Encourage safety during sportsContinue Reading
Newly Hired Emergency Workers Who Witness Trauma May Struggle Afterward
2013-03-08
But police, firefighters who had been on job a long time were unaffectedContinue Reading
Health Benefits of Marriage Mostly Apply to Those Already Healthy
2013-03-08
When sickness arrives, married aren’t at lower death risk than unmarried people, study saysContinue Reading