Gene Therapy May Help Reverse Parkinson's Symptoms
Experimental treatment linked to a decline in tremors; no serious side effects, small study findsContinue Reading
Bypass Surgery, Stents Seem to Bring Same Level of Relief
Certain heart patients fare equally well, researchers reportContinue Reading
Gastric Bypass Patients Take Longer to Process Alcohol, Study Finds
They should not drink and drive, experts sayContinue Reading
Clinical Trials Update: March 16, 2011
- Seasonal Allergies
- Major Depressive Disorder
- High Blood Pressure
Crossing Street While on Cell Phone Risky for Seniors
Study found this kind of multitasking more dangerous for older adultsContinue Reading
Hospital Referral Program May Not Improve Surgery Outcome
Initiative to increase use of high-volume facilities has negligible results, study findsContinue Reading
Clinical Trials Update: March 15, 2011
- Type 2 Diabetes and Heart Disease
- Seasonal Allergy
- Asthma
Benefits of Weight-Loss Surgery May Outweigh Risks for Some, Experts Say
American Heart Association statement points to heart health improvements in severely obese peopleContinue Reading
No Complications From Quitting Smoking as Surgery Nears: Study
And quitting is always a good idea, researchers addContinue Reading
Study: Lack of Vitamin D May Precede Onset of Parkinson's
But levels of the vitamin don’t decline as disease progresses, researchers addContinue Reading
Breast Cancer Drug Tamoxifen Saves Lives, Medical Costs: Study
For some high-risk women, medicine’s benefits outweigh hazards, researchers sayContinue Reading
Clinical Trials Update: March 14, 2011
- Congestive Heart Failure
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Toenail Fungus
Combating Myths About Seasonal Allergies
Separating fact from fiction may help reduce spring misery, experts sayContinue Reading