Older Patients May Fare Better in Trauma Centers That Treat More of Their Peers
2014-01-22
Study also found they do worse in hospitals with higher volumes of young patientsContinue Reading
Dissolving ‘Scaffolds’ Could Help Treat Leg Artery Disease
2014-01-22
But more research is needed before they can replace stentsContinue Reading
Design Flaws Plague Many Animal-Based Drug Studies, Researchers Say
2014-01-21
They include poorly organized trials and no follow-up on side effects from the medicines testedContinue Reading
Implanted Devices Might Someday Run on Energy From Nearby Organs
2014-01-21
Animal study finds way to harness power from internal motionsContinue Reading
FDA Approval Process Comes Under Scrutiny in Studies
2014-01-21
Drugs face inconsistent standards, heart device upgrades may not undergo clinical trials, researchers sayContinue Reading
Cheap Chinese Goods May Mean More Smog in U.S., Study Finds
2014-01-21
American consumers must shoulder some of the blame, researchers sayContinue Reading
Vitamin D May Slow Multiple Sclerosis, Study Suggests
2014-01-20
But whether MS patients should take supplements is subject of debate
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U.S. Children’s Hospitals Vary Widely In Tonsillectomy Care
2014-01-20
Study finds big differences in what medications patients get during and after procedureContinue Reading
Ultrasound to Brain May Boost Sensory Perception
2014-01-16
In experiment, people did better on subtle tests of ability to distinguish touches on skinContinue Reading
Gene Therapy May Restore Sight in People With Rare Blinding Disease
2014-01-16
Early study saw improvement in six patients with choroideremiaContinue Reading
Easier Way for Doctors to Identify Substance Abuse?
2014-01-16
Study supports asking a simple question, rather than giving lengthy questionnaireContinue Reading
Experimental Drug Shows Promise for Genital Herpes Treatment
2014-01-15
But larger, longer trials are needed, experts sayContinue Reading
Both Sides of Brain Involved in Speech, Study Finds
2014-01-15
Discovery might lead to new treatments for stroke victims or those with brain injuries, researchers sayContinue Reading
‘Microparticles’ Show Promise in Healing Damaged Hearts
2014-01-15
Mouse study suggests the therapy can curb injury from inflammation, but human trials are neededContinue Reading