Fewer U.S. Docs Accepting Perks From Industry: Survey
2010-11-09
But nearly 84% still report some relationship with companies, results showContinue Reading
Solar Blood-Pressure Device Shows Promise for Use in Poor Nations
2010-11-09
Instrument could improve treatment of hypertension in low-income countries, researchers sayContinue Reading
Many Falls, and Resulting ER Visits, Can Be Prevented
2010-11-07
Youngest and oldest at highest risk, but everyone can benefit from simple household precautionsContinue Reading
Falls, Not Gunshot, May Be Hunters' Biggest Threat
2010-11-05
Most accidents involve tumbles from tree stands, study findsContinue Reading
Cymbalta Approved for Chronic Joint and Muscle Pain
2010-11-05
First approved as anti-depressant in 2004Continue Reading
Use of Prostate Cancer Treatment Fell When Medicare Paid Docs Less
2010-11-03
Financial incentives influence treatment rates, study findsContinue Reading
Concussion Rate in Young Hockey Players Higher Than Thought
2010-11-03
Canadian researchers found rate was three times that reported in earlier studiesContinue Reading
Program May Help Prevent Falls in Hospitalized Patients
2010-11-02
Individualized plans reduced injuries during short-term stays, study findsContinue Reading
Long Hours Put Surgeons, Patients at Risk, Study Suggests
2010-11-02
Many surgeons working more than 80 hours a week burned out, depressed, making errorsContinue Reading
Concussion Should Sideline Athletes: Neurologists
2010-11-01
Medical evaluation needed before athlete gets cleared to play, Academy of Neurology advisesContinue Reading
Many Scented Consumer Products Emit Toxic Chemicals: Study
2010-10-29
Of 133 chemicals found in 25 tested products, only one was listed on label, researchers foundContinue Reading
Many Parents in the Dark About Drug-Resistant Infections: Study
2010-10-29
Efforts to educate, reassure caregivers will benefit kids with MRSA, researchers sayContinue Reading
Most Health Proxies Would Make End-of-Life Decisions Themselves: Study
2010-10-29
Only 5% surveyed would cede full power to a doctor, poll findsContinue Reading