Diabetes Social Networking Web Sites Vary in Quality
Study finds some provide support, useful info; others push bogus ‘cures’Continue Reading
Some Docs May Use Twitter for 'Unprofessional' Messages: Report
4% of physician ‘tweets’ said to be sexually explicit, violated patients’ privacy or were otherwise inappropriateContinue Reading
Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 17, 2011
- Shingles Vaccine
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Overactive Bladder
New Eye Treatment May Save Preemies' Sight
Cancer drug better than laser for reducing risk of blindness, researchers reportContinue Reading
America's Health a Mixed Bag: Report
Life expectancy rates are up, but so are obesity levels, CDC saysContinue Reading
Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 16, 2011
- Early Parkinson’s Disease
- Crohn’s Disease
- Bipolar Depression
In-Hospital Blood Sugar Levels Should Be Higher: Report
New recommendations slightly higher than those of leading diabetes groupContinue Reading
Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 15, 2011
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- High Cholesterol
- Erectile Dysfunction
Popular Bone Drugs Linked to Reduced Colon Cancer Risk
People taking Fosamax, other bisphosphonates had lowered odds compared to non-users, study foundContinue Reading
Fear of Lawsuits May Be Leading to Extra Medical Tests
‘Defensive imaging’ is wasting health-care resources, expert saysContinue Reading
Hand Movements May Give Clues to ADHD Severity
But some experts question the usefulness of the study findingsContinue Reading
Study Suggests Hearing Loss-Dementia Link
Greater the loss, greater the risk, say researchers, noting finding is preliminaryContinue Reading
Report Blames Speedy FDA Clearance for Medical Device Recalls
But agency notes steps have been taken to strengthen approval systemContinue Reading













