U.S. Health Care Ranks Low Among Developed Nations: Report
2010-06-23
Despite high cost, it delivers too little to patients, Commonwealth Fund saysContinue Reading
Experts Try to Gauge Health Effects of Gulf Oil Spill
2010-06-23
Some are known, others will unfold as years go on, government advisors sayContinue Reading
Soccer Safety Not Just for the Pros
2010-06-22
Even amateurs need to prepare before playing to avoid injury, experts sayContinue Reading
Fewer Hours for Medical Residents May Backfire
2010-06-22
Workweek restrictions negatively affect surgical training and patient care, study findsContinue Reading
Skin Appendage Tumors Seem on the Rise in U.S.
2010-06-21
Cancer of sweat glands most common, but cases of eyelid cancer also up, study findsContinue Reading
Many Docs Don't Mind Taking Gifts From Industry: Study
2010-06-21
Most don’t think they’re influenced by corporate marketingContinue Reading
More Than Half of Pediatricians Make Diagnostic Errors: Survey
2010-06-21
The most common was mistaking viral for bacterial infections, review foundContinue Reading
Bump in Head Injury Numbers Linked to Summer Play
2010-06-19
Bikes, pools, ball games main reasons for spike between 2008 and 2009, analysis findsContinue Reading
Patients Could Use More Help Quitting Smoking
2010-06-18
Many health professionals suggest stopping but don’t provide assistance, study findsContinue Reading
Lymphoma Survivors Often Miss Out on Follow-Up
2010-06-18
Many aren’t being screened for later cancers, study findsContinue Reading
Electronic Monitoring of Asthma Med Use May Boost Adherence
2010-06-18
Program that lets doctors track refills improves patient compliance, study findsContinue Reading
Botox May Temporarily Paralyze Emotions, Too
2010-06-17
Facial expressions provide sensory feedback to the brain that influences feelings, research showsContinue Reading
Medicare Cuts May Have Led Docs to Prescribe More Chemo
2010-06-17
Treatment rates and use of costlier drugs increased after new rules took effect, study findsContinue Reading
Few Americans Using Electronic Medical Records
2010-06-17
Many aren’t even sure their doctor offers the technology, new poll findsContinue Reading