As End of Life Nears, What to Do With Implanted Defibrillators?
2010-05-14
New guidelines help patients, doctors decide on removal to avoid unnecessary shocksContinue Reading
Interruptions Make Doctors Lose Track of Tasks
2010-05-13
Distractions could have big impact on patient safety, researchers sayContinue Reading
For Drug Company Whistleblowers, Hardship Often Follows
2010-05-12
More equitable rewards, stronger anti-retaliation provisions needed, study authors sayContinue Reading
U.S. Cancer Costs Double in Two Decades
2010-05-10
Study also finds that private insurance pays greater share todayContinue Reading
After Violent Death, Bereaved Should Decide Whether to View Body
2010-05-07
Loved ones should be given the choice, researchers sayContinue Reading
Depression After Heart Attack Tied to Brain Changes
2010-05-07
Longer-term studies needed to see whether psychological or physical symptoms occur firstContinue Reading
Brain Develops Differently in Fragile X Syndrome
2010-05-06
MRI scans reveal anatomical alterations in children with genetic disorderContinue Reading
Car Crashes Leading Cause of Teen Deaths in U.S.
2010-05-05
But CDC report finds murder, suicide and illnesses also kill many teensContinue Reading
Hospitals Falling Short on Heart Patients' Follow-Up Care
2010-05-04
Not tracking heart failure outcomes after discharge leads to readmissions, study findsContinue Reading
Health Tip: When to See a Doctor for a Knee Injury
2010-05-04
Signs that you should seek treatmentContinue Reading
Radiation Risks Nearly Double for Younger CT Scan Patients
2010-05-03
Doctors should consider age when evaluating risks, study suggestsContinue Reading
Bullies Target Obese Kids
2010-05-03
Being overweight is prime factor regardless of race, family income, study findsContinue Reading
Child Abuse Head Injuries Rise as Economy Falls
2010-05-03
Study found almost twice as many per month in a downturnContinue Reading
Kids Suffer When Parents Choose Between Health Care, Bills
2010-05-02
Children in these homes are at greater risk of developmental delays, hospitalization, study findsContinue Reading