Kids Seem More Likely to Reject Those Whose Eyes Cross
Study suggests children over 6 with misaligned eye may be at social disadvantageContinue Reading
Trial Therapy Improves Melanoma Survival
While gain was small, it marks notable advance against this deadly disease, researchers sayContinue Reading
Reminders Spur Hospital Staff to Remove Patient Catheters
Systems that promote timely action can cut rate of urinary tract infections, researchers sayContinue Reading
Heart Failure Hospitalizations Lowest in Mountain States
New government report ranks areas where outpatient care prevents more admissions in cardiac cases.Continue Reading
Novel Ovarian Cancer Test Shows Promise
In early experiments, new method displayed 100% accuracy, researchers sayContinue Reading
Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 18, 2010
- Influenza (Flu)
- Smoking Cessation with Major Depressive Disorder
- Asthma
Less Invasive Biopsies Gain Favor
Most now being done through the skin, guided by imaging, researchers sayContinue Reading
Antibiotic Sponges Don't Benefit Heart Surgery Patients: Study
U.S. research finds no improvement in infection rates during trialContinue Reading
Surgery Can Be Safe in Nations With Scarce Resources: Report
Extremely low rates of death if certain standards, guidelines followed, study showsContinue Reading
Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 17, 2010
- Depression
- Overactive Bladder
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cosmetic Surgery Not a Help for Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Psychiatric condition drives desire for procedures but patients often remain unsatisfied, study findsContinue Reading
Beer Linked to Psoriasis in Women
Long-term study finds higher risk with regular brew, but not light beer or wineContinue Reading