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
Weight-Loss Surgery May Cut Type 2 Diabetes Medication Use
Study finds reduced drug and health care costs may make surgery a cost-effective alternative for someContinue Reading
Students Warned to Beware of 'Laptop-itis'
Computer design can lead to injuries in heavy users, but simple steps can minimize risk, expert advisesContinue Reading
Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 16, 2010
- Healthy Cholesterol Levels
- Menstrual Migraine
- Investigational Anti-HIV Drug
Home Care After Hip Surgery May Aid Survival, Study Says
But only a small number of patients received the service after discharge, Canadian researchers findContinue Reading
Fido's Family Status May Depend on Where You Live
People who view pets as ‘children’ tend to have city background, study findsContinue Reading
Web Connection Raises Chances of Romance
Study found having Internet access helps those having tough time finding a mateContinue Reading
Deep Brain Stimulation Studied for Alzheimer's
Small study shows “no clear clinical benefit” but warrants further research, scientists sayContinue Reading