Operating Soon After Hip Fractures May Save Lives
2010-09-13
Risk of death rises with delay, study findsContinue Reading
Researchers Develop Touch-Sensitive 'e-Skin'
2010-09-13
May be used in robots and possibly one day to restore a sense of touch to patients with prosthetic limbsContinue Reading
Stenting Riskier for Older Patients With Blocked Carotid Artery
2010-09-10
But for folks under 70, stents and surgery have similar outcomes, study findsContinue Reading
In Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Chest Compressions Matter
2010-09-10
Outside hospital setting, using it before defibrillation may save lives, study foundContinue Reading
Recurring Stroke Risk Higher for Some Hispanics
2010-09-09
Mexican-Americans with atrial fibrillation twice as likely to suffer second stroke, study showsContinue Reading
Brain Scans Could Spot Developmental Problems in Kids
2010-09-09
Researcher suggests tests may give warning if child’s brain growth is behind scheduleContinue Reading
New Tool Aims to Predict Problems in Preemies
2010-09-09
Method allows early assessment of babies’ health risks based on available data, study saysContinue Reading
2 Genes Have Possible Link to Deadly Ovarian Cancer
2010-09-08
Scientists say findings may lead to new therapies for ovarian clear cell carcinomaContinue Reading
Kids Playing With Laser Pointers May Be Aiming for Eye Trouble
2010-09-08
Teen boy damages retina with Internet-purchased ‘toy,’ doctors sayContinue Reading
Elderly May Benefit From Minimally Invasive Shoulder Surgery
2010-09-08
Significant pain reduction reported by 96% after operation to repair rotator cuff tears, researchers findContinue Reading
Immune System Genes Show Links to Type 1 Diabetes
2010-09-08
Finding is starting point for new work on the disease’s origins, possible treatment, experts sayContinue Reading