Little Benefit Seen in Repeat Bone-Density Testing
2013-09-24
Older adults without osteoporosis could wait longer between screenings, study suggestsContinue Reading
New Tool May Help Identify Deadly Brain Bleed
2013-09-24
Goal is to help ER doctors make accurate diagnosisContinue Reading
Nail Fungus Drug Might Help Against HIV, Study Suggests
2013-09-23
Lab research shows the anti-fungal aided cells in elimination of AIDS-causing virusContinue Reading
FDA Sets Rules for Smartphone Medical Apps
2013-09-23
Agency will only regulate those that turn phones into medical devices
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Psoriasis Drug May Help Treat Type 1 Diabetes: Report
2013-09-23
Alefacept appeared to reduce need for insulin in studyContinue Reading
Two Key Questions May Reveal Depression in Cancer Patients
2013-09-23
Brief survey found as accurate as 9-item screening testContinue Reading
Could Immune Cell Discovery Lead to Universal Flu Vaccine?
2013-09-23
British study found people with more of certain virus-killing immune cells fared better during swine flu pandemicContinue Reading
FDA Launches System to Label Medical Devices
2013-09-20
Goal is to improve patient safety, identify items for recall and prevent counterfeiting
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Women Vets May Need More Access to Breast Cancer Services
2013-09-20
Improved screening raised demand on system for follow-up care, study suggestsContinue Reading
Blood ‘Marker’ May Predict Diabetes Risk in Older Women
2013-09-20
Study found lower levels of the protein in women with lifestyle factors linked to type 2 diseaseContinue Reading
Bacterial ‘Autopsy’ Could Speed Antibiotic Discovery: Study
2013-09-20
Scientists invent faster analysis of chemicals with bacteria-killing abilities; experts stress need for new generation of infection-fighting drugsContinue Reading
Heart Infection Causing Fewer Hospitalizations, Researchers Say
2013-09-19
Study found drop in endocarditis cases despite reduced use of preventive antibioticsContinue Reading
Research Hints at How Alzheimer’s Affects the Brain
2013-09-19
Mice study shows hallmark protein doesn’t just clog circuitry, it gum ups the connections as wellContinue Reading
Weight-Loss Surgery Can Improve Long-Term Diabetes Control, Study Says
2013-09-19
Some patients were benefiting up to nine years laterContinue Reading