Good Bond Between Therapist, Depressed Patient Aids in Recovery
2011-01-20
But success of alliance affected by other factors such as patients’ job and marital status, study findsContinue Reading
40 States Get an 'F' in Tobacco Prevention From New Report Card
2011-01-20
But American Lung Association gives FDA a ‘B’ and federal government passing gradesContinue Reading
Small Spreads of Breast Cancer May Not Affect Survival
2011-01-19
Second, more invasive testing procedure not always needed, study findsContinue Reading
Many U.S. Hospices Provide Alternative Therapies: Report
2011-01-19
Over 40% offer complementary services, such as massage, to improve end-of-life care, data showsContinue Reading
Damage of 'False-Positive' Mammograms Overlooked: Study
2011-01-18
Incorrect results may cause anxiety, undermine quality of life for up to a year, researchers sayContinue Reading
Stents Show Promise in Treating Brain Blockages
2011-01-18
For certain stroke patients, experimental stenting opened clogged artery, study findsContinue Reading
Problem Drinkers Marry Later, Break Up Sooner: Study
2011-01-18
Alcohol dependence a strong negative factor in relationships, researchers sayContinue Reading
Predeployment Mental Health Screening May Help Troops
2011-01-18
Study found fewer problems among U.S. Army soldiers evaluated before leaving for IraqContinue Reading
Some Severe MS Flares Helped by Blood Filtering Treatment
2011-01-17
But ‘plasma exchange’ not recommended for more advanced, progressive forms of the disease, new guidelines sayContinue Reading
Worsening Depression Adds to Heart Failure Risks: Study
2011-01-17
Routine mental health screening for heart patients may be ‘prudent,’ researchers sayContinue Reading
Is Race a Factor in Obesity Counseling?
2011-01-14
Doctors more likely to give advice to white patients, study findsContinue Reading
Med School Grads May Not Be Ready for Primary Care
2011-01-14
Study finds lack of training in treating common chronic ailmentsContinue Reading
Many Americans Over 50 Fear Colonoscopy: Survey
2011-01-14
73% of those who underwent screening said pre-procedure bowel prep was hardest partContinue Reading
Dialysis Options Remain After Kidney Transplant Failure
2011-01-13
Home- and clinic-based treatment appear equally effective for these patients, study findsContinue Reading