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Cancer Misdiagnosis

May 2, 2008 1:18 AM Melanomas On Scalp and Neck Nearly Twice As Deadly: New Study
March 21, 2008 2:14 AM March: National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
January 30, 2008 10:57 AM Military Doctors Misdiagnose a Marine Serving in Iraq, Leading to Death
December 15, 2007 1:19 AM PET Scans Found to Improve Lung Cancer Diagnosis
December 1, 2007 12:35 AM Aggressive Surgical Treatment of Breast Cancer Increasing: New Study
November 29, 2007 2:02 AM Predicting Breast Cancer Risk In African American Women Improved
November 18, 2007 1:14 AM No Link Between Post-Surgery Lymph Node Count and Colon Cancer Survival: New Study
November 4, 2007 1:28 AM New Women's Colorectal Cancer Screening Protocol Announced
October 20, 2007 2:59 AM New Study: Traditional Pap Test Inferior To HPV Test
September 14, 2007 3:51 AM Inflammatory Breast Cancer: Highly Aggressive and Frequently Misdiagnosed
September 9, 2007 1:50 AM Americans Misunderstand Cancer Risk Factors: New Study
August 2, 2007 2:21 AM "Good Morning America" Host Diagnosed with Breast Cancer: Tips for Successful Mammography
July 1, 2007 6:17 AM Breast Cancer Gene Linked to Father: New Study
May 21, 2007 1:51 PM Free Prostate Testing & Exams: George Washington University Hospital
January 26, 2007 7:45 AM American Cancer Society Releases Guidelines On HPV Vaccine
November 18, 2006 10:04 AM Men Need Earlier Colonoscopies
November 5, 2006 9:16 PM Danish Study Offers Further Support for HPV Testing
September 21, 2006 10:34 AM Is Prostate Cancer Over-Treated?
August 27, 2006 5:13 PM New Test Predicts Lung Cancer Risk of Spread
August 17, 2006 9:58 AM Lab Errors Can Result in Patient Harm: Does your OB/GYN track your labs?
July 26, 2006 6:30 AM Newly-Diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer? Ask Questions!
July 10, 2006 6:19 PM Breast Cancer Screening, Prevention & Early Detection Support Resources
February 2, 2006 8:35 PM American Cancer Society Updates Guidelines
December 8, 2005 10:27 PM Rise in Chemotherapy for Colon Cancer Coincides With Improved Survival
November 11, 2005 8:53 PM Errors in Cancer Diagnosis Common, Often Harmful
September 28, 2005 4:18 PM Colorectal Cancer Screening: Colonoscopy
September 27, 2005 6:47 PM Breast Cancer: Early Detection

Cerebral Palsy

May 8, 2008 2:33 AM New State Rankings for Physician Discipline Highlight Significant Differences From State to State
February 15, 2008 2:15 AM Botox Linked to Respiratory Failure and Death: FDA Warning
August 23, 2007 4:10 AM In-vitro Fertilization Increases Risk of Cerebral Palsy: New Study
July 18, 2007 6:17 AM Children with Cerebral Palsy Report A Quality of Life Similar to Other Children: New Study
December 3, 2006 12:56 PM Pregnant Women With Placental Infection Have Doubled Risk Of Recurrence
June 27, 2006 1:50 PM Cerebral Palsy: Answers and Advocacy
September 15, 2005 2:01 PM Cerebral Palsy: Support Groups

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May 17, 2008 2:41 AM Heart Surgery Drug Trasylol Confirmed Deadly
May 9, 2008 2:52 AM Elderly Women: Mammography Still Beneficial
May 8, 2008 2:33 AM New State Rankings for Physician Discipline Highlight Significant Differences From State to State
May 6, 2008 3:42 AM Experimental Blood Substitutes Linked to Heart Attack, Death: New Study
May 3, 2008 2:23 AM FDA Website: LASIK Surgery Risks and Patient Education
May 2, 2008 1:18 AM Melanomas On Scalp and Neck Nearly Twice As Deadly: New Study
May 1, 2008 2:46 AM Cardiologists Recommend Heart Screening for Children Taking ADHD Stimulants
April 30, 2008 2:52 AM Rate of Potentially Deadly Infection Increases by 200% in U.S. Hospitals
April 28, 2008 2:00 AM Heart Attack Patients Fare Better During Weekday Hospital Hours: New Study
April 16, 2008 2:45 AM Medical Errors Add Billions of Dollars to U.S. Healthcare Costs: New Study
April 14, 2008 12:18 AM Heart Attack Symptoms for Young Patient? Physician Should Ask About Possible Cocaine Exposure: New Study
April 12, 2008 2:21 AM Pediatric Journal Details Medication Errors for Hospitalized Children: New Study
April 5, 2008 1:37 AM Uncontrolled Asthma: Symptoms Frequently Continue After ER Visit
March 22, 2008 2:31 AM New Test Predicts Life-Threatening Kidney Complications in Pediatric Heart Patients
March 21, 2008 2:14 AM March: National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March 17, 2008 3:33 AM Trauma Patients Routinely Exposed to Dangerous Radiation Levels in Hospital: New Study
March 13, 2008 1:38 AM CT Scans May Eliminate Unnecessary Appendix Surgeries
March 6, 2008 2:47 AM Survival Rates of In-Hospital Heart Attacks Lower on Evenings and Weekends: New Study
March 4, 2008 1:37 AM Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Possible Indicator of Long-Term Health Problems: New Study
February 26, 2008 3:35 PM Outrageous! Doctors Who Do Harm
February 22, 2008 2:56 AM Unreported Mouth Burns During Tonsillectomy: New Study
February 19, 2008 9:30 AM February is National Prenatal Infection Prevention Month
February 17, 2008 2:52 AM OB-GYN Group Advises Physicians to Adopt Sleeping Guidelines of Highway Safety Organization
February 5, 2008 2:37 AM 25% of Elderly Patients Receive Incorrect or Less-Effective Prescription Medicines: New Study
February 4, 2008 1:29 AM Many Physicians Prescribe Inappropriate Flu Drugs: New Study
February 3, 2008 12:33 AM New Mothers Not Obtaining Enough Information Regarding CMV Prevention
January 30, 2008 10:57 AM Military Doctors Misdiagnose a Marine Serving in Iraq, Leading to Death
January 30, 2008 1:43 AM Amalgam Tooth Fillings Containing Mercury Pose No Developmental Threat to Children: New Study
January 28, 2008 1:51 AM Surgical Site Infections Common Following Breast Reconstruction Surgery: New Study
January 26, 2008 2:20 AM Hospital Trauma Level Designation Correlated with Improved Survival Rates
January 23, 2008 2:25 AM Chewing Some Medications Can Be Fatal: Patient Safety Organization Issues Warning
January 20, 2008 1:10 AM Non-White Patients Less Likely to Receive Strong Pain Relievers in Emergency Rooms: New Study
January 16, 2008 8:28 AM U.S. Ranks Worst at Preventing Death From Treatable Illnesses: New Study
January 3, 2008 2:09 AM Patient Safety Tip: Cleanliness Is Best Practice for Preventing Infections in Healthcare Settings
December 31, 2007 2:59 AM Technical Errors Pervasive in Surgical Procedures: New Study
December 30, 2007 1:39 AM Obese Patients Wait Longer Than Most for Kidney Transplants: New Study
December 15, 2007 1:19 AM PET Scans Found to Improve Lung Cancer Diagnosis
December 12, 2007 2:41 AM Night Shift Nurses Have Poor Sleep Habits, Pose Patient Safety Risk
December 4, 2007 2:51 AM Medical Schools Influence the Way Physicians Interact with Drug Companies: New Study
November 18, 2007 1:14 AM No Link Between Post-Surgery Lymph Node Count and Colon Cancer Survival: New Study
November 14, 2007 2:56 AM Traysol Heart Surgery Drug: FDA Announces Suspension of Marketing Until Review Completed
November 6, 2007 3:53 AM Poor Judgment, Lack of Teamwork, Insufficient Skills Cause Most Trainee Medical Errors: New Study
October 26, 2007 1:07 AM Undeclared Gluten in Many Drugs Poses Dangers to Patients with Celiac Disease
September 20, 2007 3:06 AM Experts Suggest High Physician Reimbursement Contributes to U.S. Health Care Woes
September 19, 2007 4:22 AM Nursing Mothers Should Use Codeine with Caution: FDA Warning
September 18, 2007 3:17 AM Doctors Frequently Miss High Blood Pressure in Kids: New Study
September 14, 2007 3:51 AM Inflammatory Breast Cancer: Highly Aggressive and Frequently Misdiagnosed
September 11, 2007 1:38 AM Risk of Blood Clots Goes Unaddressed in Discharged Patients: New Study
September 7, 2007 1:05 AM Physicians Disregard Ear Ache Treatment Guidelines: New Study
September 6, 2007 2:12 AM Complementary and Alternative Medicing: Tips for Choosing Safer Treatments
September 3, 2007 2:00 AM Tips for Avoiding Failed or Fraudulent Cosmetic Surgery
August 22, 2007 3:08 AM Long Hours, Lack of Sleep Make Young Doctors a Danger to Patients
August 14, 2007 3:54 AM Preventable Blood Clots Responsible for Many Patient Deaths: New Study
August 8, 2007 4:01 AM Emergency Rooms Getting Crowded Fast: New Study
August 4, 2007 1:38 AM Hospital Operators Fail to Recognize Stroke, Misdirect Callers: New Study
August 3, 2007 4:50 AM Electronic Medical Records Fail to Improve Quality in Doctor's Offices: New Study
August 3, 2007 1:03 AM Aggressive MRSA Protocol Meets with Success in VA Hospital
August 1, 2007 8:25 AM Riverside Psychiatric Hospital Faces Weekly Inspections Following Reports of Abuse
July 10, 2007 4:16 PM Davol, Inc. Warned By FDA Over Defective Kugel Hernia Patches
July 4, 2007 3:06 PM Surgeons Don't Report Dangerous Injuries: New Study
June 22, 2007 1:38 PM Medical Boards Discipline Physicians Unevenly: New Study
April 27, 2007 8:22 PM Study Finds That Hospital Efforts To Reduce Costs Put Patients At Risk Of Adverse Events
March 29, 2007 2:31 PM Defendants Can No Longer Compel Settlements To Be Secret
December 24, 2006 10:36 AM FDA Public Hearing: Battle Over Informed Consent
December 21, 2006 3:46 PM Kidney Damage after Heart Bypass Surgery on the Rise
December 13, 2006 3:41 PM Harvard Study: Overworked Interns Prone to Medical Errors
December 6, 2006 10:13 AM After-Hours Call Screening May Lead to Errors
November 27, 2006 2:42 PM NIH to Study Emergency Treatments Without Patient Consent
November 23, 2006 8:54 AM Cardiologists Continue to Support Stents
November 20, 2006 8:36 AM One in 50 Heart Attacks Misdiagnosed
November 15, 2006 4:08 PM Doctors Fail to Communicate Information Concerning Prescription Drugs
November 1, 2006 1:26 PM Use of Stents to Prevent Stroke Questioned
October 23, 2006 6:05 PM Transplant Programs at Local Hospitals in Jeopardy
October 20, 2006 7:32 PM Study Finds Link Between Basic Doctor Errors and Missed Diagnoses
October 15, 2006 2:33 PM Higher Mortality Rates for Bariatric Surgery than Previously Noted
October 9, 2006 4:26 PM Gastric Bypass Surgery: High Stakes and High Risks
October 8, 2006 6:06 PM Too Many Doctors in the House
September 13, 2006 10:00 AM Better Hand-Offs Goal of SBAR Communication
August 25, 2006 11:09 AM Patients Not Informed When Hospitals Reuse Single Use Medical Devices
August 24, 2006 5:04 PM MRSA: Drug-Resistant Staph Prevalent in Emergency Rooms
August 20, 2006 3:00 PM Risk is in the eye of the beholder: Doctors must assist patients in decision making
August 16, 2006 10:27 AM Informed Consent: A Patient's Right to Decide
July 29, 2006 7:57 AM One in Five Transplant Centers Fail to Meet Federal Standards
July 24, 2006 5:17 PM Surgery Sponges: When Counting Just Isn't Enough
April 3, 2006 11:30 PM Informed Decisions Regarding Prostate Cancer Treatment: Are Patients Receiving Adequate Information?
February 3, 2006 2:43 PM Hospitals Reuse of Single Use Medical Devices Presents Patient Safety Questions
December 13, 2005 4:42 PM New Initiative for Heart Attack Survivors
November 23, 2005 4:20 PM Recalls of Medication Infusion Pumps
November 14, 2005 7:30 PM Anesthesiology: Failure to Perform Proper Presurgical Evaluation
September 28, 2005 4:18 PM Colorectal Cancer Screening: Colonoscopy
September 27, 2005 6:47 PM Breast Cancer: Early Detection

Medications

May 17, 2008 2:41 AM Heart Surgery Drug Trasylol Confirmed Deadly
May 13, 2008 2:14 AM CDC Posts Updated Immunization Recommendations for People 18 Years of Age and Younger
May 7, 2008 10:15 AM Allergy Management Tips for Summer Travel
May 6, 2008 3:42 AM Experimental Blood Substitutes Linked to Heart Attack, Death: New Study
May 1, 2008 2:46 AM Cardiologists Recommend Heart Screening for Children Taking ADHD Stimulants
April 23, 2008 1:17 AM Head and Neck Cancers in Young Men Traced to HPV Infection
April 21, 2008 10:56 AM Dietary Supplements Recalled: Toxic Levels of Selenium
April 19, 2008 2:16 AM CDC: Poor Vaccine to Blame for Worst Flu Season in Three Years
April 18, 2008 5:11 AM Mumps: Childhood Disease Makes Comeback on College Campuses
April 17, 2008 2:36 AM Medical Expert Criticizes FDA Over Dangerous Proposed Relaxation of Prescribing Rules
April 16, 2008 2:45 AM Medical Errors Add Billions of Dollars to U.S. Healthcare Costs: New Study
April 15, 2008 1:13 AM Early Communication From FDA Regarding Potential Singulair Reactions
April 12, 2008 2:21 AM Pediatric Journal Details Medication Errors for Hospitalized Children: New Study
April 9, 2008 7:58 AM Neupro: Transdermal Patch for Early Parkinson's Disease Recalled
April 7, 2008 1:30 AM How Safe Is Your Drinking Water? AP Investigation Reveals Pharmaceutical Drugs Contaminate Many Public Water Systems
April 6, 2008 12:48 AM Spiriva May Contribute to Stroke Risk: FDA Warning
March 27, 2008 2:41 AM Anti-Malaria Drug May Be Unsafe for U.S. Troops: New Study
March 11, 2008 2:31 AM Baxter Healthcare Corp. Recalls All Remaining Heparin Vials and Hep-Lock Products
March 3, 2008 1:14 AM Some Dietary Supplements Contain Hormonal Components that May Promote Prostate Cancer: New Study
March 1, 2008 1:21 AM Risky Pharmacy Practices Increase Medication Errors
February 29, 2008 3:10 AM Scientists Recommend New Hospital Policies for Pediatric Flu Vaccination
February 20, 2008 7:09 AM FDA Mix-Up Results in Unapproved, Dangerous Heparin Ingredients, 350 Adverse Medication Reactions
February 15, 2008 2:15 AM Botox Linked to Respiratory Failure and Death: FDA Warning
February 14, 2008 2:21 AM Nursing Education Doesn't Prepare Nurses to Question Pharmaceutical Industry Bias: New Study
February 6, 2008 2:00 AM Thousands of Pediatric ER Visits Linked to Cough and Cold Medications Each Year: New Study
February 5, 2008 2:37 AM 25% of Elderly Patients Receive Incorrect or Less-Effective Prescription Medicines: New Study
February 4, 2008 1:29 AM Many Physicians Prescribe Inappropriate Flu Drugs: New Study
January 25, 2008 2:17 AM Pharmacy Drive-Through Windows May Offer Convenience at the Expense of Safety
January 24, 2008 1:50 AM Many Uninsured Asthmatic Children Receive No Medical Care: Physicians Concerned
January 23, 2008 2:25 AM Chewing Some Medications Can Be Fatal: Patient Safety Organization Issues Warning
January 20, 2008 1:10 AM Non-White Patients Less Likely to Receive Strong Pain Relievers in Emergency Rooms: New Study
January 19, 2008 2:50 AM Over-The-Counter Medication Abuse Common for Adolescents: New Study
January 18, 2008 1:43 AM FDA Health Advisory: Don't Use ANY Over-the-Counter Cough and Cold Medicine for Children Under 2 Years of Age
January 17, 2008 7:53 AM Pharmaceutical Companies Spend More on Advertising Than on Research and Development: New Study
December 28, 2007 2:28 AM Does Your Child Have Upper Respiratory Symptoms? Perhaps Honey Will Help: New Study
December 26, 2007 8:22 AM Hib Vaccine Recalled, Shortage Looming
December 4, 2007 2:51 AM Medical Schools Influence the Way Physicians Interact with Drug Companies: New Study
November 27, 2007 11:05 AM Cardiologists Concerned Over Unexplained Two-Year Delay in Drug Study Results
November 24, 2007 12:20 PM Tamiflu & Relenza: FDA Experts Recommend New Label Warnings for Children's Flu Medications
November 22, 2007 2:21 AM Nine Percent of U.S. Kids Fit ADHD Diagnosis Criteria
November 19, 2007 10:13 AM FDA Seizes Cosmetic Eye Product Over Eye Injury Concerns
November 16, 2007 1:35 AM Exercise Benefits Women with Fibromyalgia: New Study
November 14, 2007 2:56 AM Traysol Heart Surgery Drug: FDA Announces Suspension of Marketing Until Review Completed
November 13, 2007 1:11 AM New Parents' Guide to ADHD Presents Treatment Options Without Drug Company Bias
November 10, 2007 1:49 AM Evaluating the Trustworthiness of Medical Websites
November 6, 2007 3:53 AM Poor Judgment, Lack of Teamwork, Insufficient Skills Cause Most Trainee Medical Errors: New Study
November 3, 2007 12:54 AM Flu Vaccine Questions & Answers from the CDC
November 1, 2007 2:25 AM FDA Issues Warning Update on "Stay-Awake" Drug, Provigil
October 30, 2007 3:45 AM AHRQ Announces 10 Patient Safety Tips for Hospitals
October 27, 2007 1:50 AM Dietary Supplement Safety Tips: Natural and Herbal Labels Don't Guarantee Safety
October 26, 2007 1:07 AM Undeclared Gluten in Many Drugs Poses Dangers to Patients with Celiac Disease
October 23, 2007 1:44 AM MRSA Cases Increasing, DC-Area Schools Affected
October 21, 2007 2:22 AM New Ear Infection "Superbug" Resists All Pediatric Antibiotics
October 19, 2007 6:22 AM FDA Links Heart Imaging Drugs to Serious Risks, Fatalities
October 12, 2007 8:50 AM Pediatric Cold Remedies Removed From Market Over Safety Concerns
October 10, 2007 11:15 PM FDA Issues Advisory on Fentora Following Overdoses, Deaths
October 4, 2007 11:41 PM FDA to Scrutinize Children's Cold Medicine
September 20, 2007 3:06 AM Experts Suggest High Physician Reimbursement Contributes to U.S. Health Care Woes
September 19, 2007 4:22 AM Nursing Mothers Should Use Codeine with Caution: FDA Warning
September 12, 2007 2:26 AM Diabetes Supplement Found to Cause Diabetes: New Study
September 11, 2007 1:38 AM Risk of Blood Clots Goes Unaddressed in Discharged Patients: New Study
September 7, 2007 1:05 AM Physicians Disregard Ear Ache Treatment Guidelines: New Study
September 5, 2007 2:46 AM Children Receive Insomnia Drugs at High Rates: New Study
September 4, 2007 2:55 AM Many Americans Taking Medications Incorrectly, or Not at All: New Study
August 31, 2007 1:55 AM FDA: Antipsychotic Drug Approved for Children, But Critics Disagree
August 29, 2007 4:21 AM Skincare Tips for Preventing, Treating Acne
August 28, 2007 1:03 AM Drugs for Stomach Acid May Cause Cognitive Decline: New Study
August 27, 2007 4:15 AM Low LDL Cholesterol Linked to Incidence of Cancer: New Study
August 26, 2007 1:30 AM FDA Re-Approves Zelnorm for Limited Use
August 24, 2007 2:20 AM D.C. Students Will Be Allowed to Carry Asthma Inhalers for School Year 2007-2008
August 20, 2007 4:22 PM FDA Adds Black Box Warning to Actos, Avandia
August 20, 2007 2:51 PM Back-to-School: Prince Georges County Students Lack Immunizations
August 20, 2007 8:58 AM 54 Prescription Drugs Get Safety Label Updates
August 18, 2007 6:00 AM Clinical Trial Results Should Be Made Public, Says Public Interest Organization
August 17, 2007 3:55 PM Back-to-School: Immunization Requirements
August 17, 2007 1:29 AM Infection Rates of Antibiotic-Related Bacteria Increase Dramatically: New Study
August 13, 2007 9:50 AM Infants Taking Antibiotics Face Greater Risk of Asthma: New Study
August 11, 2007 1:21 AM Some Red Yeast Rice Products Contain Undeclared Prescription Drugs: FDA Warning
August 10, 2007 11:29 AM Low LDL Cholesterol Linked to Incidence of Cancer: New Study
August 10, 2007 4:19 AM Prescription Drug Use Among Teens Rising: New Study
August 7, 2007 4:17 AM Federal Jury Awards $5.5 Million in Damages in Duragesic Patch Case
August 3, 2007 1:03 AM Aggressive MRSA Protocol Meets with Success in VA Hospital
August 1, 2007 3:00 AM Some Medications Increase the Risk of Heat Illness
July 26, 2007 4:15 AM Older Diabetes Drugs Rival Newer, More Advanced Ones: New Study
July 25, 2007 12:50 PM Health Literacy Levels Predict Length of Life: New Study
July 17, 2007 6:10 AM Area Lawmakers Take Action on HPV Vaccine
July 16, 2007 6:57 AM Drug Companies Still Romancing Physicians: New Evidence
July 15, 2007 9:02 AM Drugs with the Same or Similar Names Pose Dangers: FDA Advisory
July 14, 2007 10:53 AM Antibiotics Ineffective, Problematic in Kids with Urinary Tract Infections: New Study
July 12, 2007 9:06 AM Safe Ways to Buy Drugs Online: FDA Tips
June 28, 2007 11:13 AM FDA: Absent for Many Drug Committee Hearings
June 27, 2007 3:03 PM FDA Issues New Rule for Dietary Supplements
June 26, 2007 11:08 AM Anti-psychotics Unsafe for Elderly with Dementia: New Study
June 19, 2007 1:01 PM FDA to Require Black Box Warning on Avandia, Actos
May 23, 2007 10:48 AM FDA Warns of Counterfeit Weight-Loss Drug
May 20, 2007 5:35 AM Pediatric Study: 80% of Hospitalized Children Receive Medications Approved Only for Adults
April 27, 2007 8:22 PM Study Finds That Hospital Efforts To Reduce Costs Put Patients At Risk Of Adverse Events
February 25, 2007 1:07 PM New Federal Guidelines: Safe Prescription Drug Disposal
February 23, 2007 6:36 PM FDA Warning: Buying Prescriptions Online
January 30, 2007 4:44 PM Benefits of Medications Overstated
January 26, 2007 7:45 AM American Cancer Society Releases Guidelines On HPV Vaccine
January 1, 2007 5:18 PM FDA WARNING: Counterfeit Drugs Enter the Supply Chain
December 31, 2006 5:32 PM Medication Safety: Educated Patients Are Safer
December 29, 2006 8:39 AM Institute of Medicine Suggests Changes to FDA Processes
December 14, 2006 2:52 AM Antibiotic Prescriptions by Phone: Is It Safe for Patients?
December 8, 2006 9:27 AM Government Goes After Fake Diabetes Treatments
December 1, 2006 5:48 PM Use of Pfizer Drug in Children Is Backed
November 15, 2006 4:08 PM Doctors Fail to Communicate Information Concerning Prescription Drugs
November 12, 2006 11:01 AM Frozen Flu Vaccine Ineffective: Recalled
November 11, 2006 5:40 PM Beta-Blocker Eye Drops Can Be Dangerous
November 9, 2006 8:50 AM Cutting Edge Diabetic Treatment: Physician's Dilemma
November 2, 2006 4:35 PM Physician Perks, Potential Patient Hurts
October 26, 2006 10:17 PM Medical Induction of Labor Doubles Risk of Amniotic Fluid Embolism
September 20, 2006 12:58 PM FDA Recall: Triaminic Vapor Patch Possibly Dangerous for Children
August 28, 2006 3:57 PM Consumer Information for Safe Medicine Use
August 24, 2006 8:17 AM Splitting Pills Can Be Dangerous
August 10, 2006 3:01 PM Patient Safety: 1.5 Million Medication Errors
July 31, 2006 8:07 PM American Medical Association Requests Delay on Medication Advertising
April 11, 2006 1:46 PM Deaths Following Medical Abortion: April 10, 2006 Update
April 8, 2006 5:33 PM Internal Documents Reveal Deception by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Regarding the Role of Vaccines in Autism
April 5, 2006 3:30 PM Recall of ACCU-CHEK Ultraflex Infusion Sets
April 4, 2006 4:14 PM Public Health Advisory: Telithromycin and Liver Toxicity
April 2, 2006 10:23 PM Ambien: Doctors and Patients Alerted
March 29, 2006 9:07 PM Deaths Following Administration of Medical Abortion
March 28, 2006 11:57 PM Steroid Warning: Dietary Supplements
February 16, 2006 12:11 PM Pregnancy and Paxil: Not in the First Trimester
December 16, 2005 9:22 PM Pemoline Withdrawn as Approved Drug for ADHD
December 13, 2005 10:41 PM MedWatch: FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program
November 14, 2005 9:15 PM Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch Found Dangerous

Men's Health Issues

May 13, 2008 2:14 AM CDC Posts Updated Immunization Recommendations for People 18 Years of Age and Younger
May 12, 2008 9:14 AM May is National Stroke Awareness Month: Recognition of Stroke Signs and Symptoms Lacking in U.S.
May 11, 2008 12:06 AM Indoor Allergens Associated with Asthma: New Study
May 10, 2008 12:35 AM Outdoor Workers Less Likely to Be Screened for Skin Cancer: New Study
May 8, 2008 2:33 AM New State Rankings for Physician Discipline Highlight Significant Differences From State to State
May 7, 2008 10:15 AM Allergy Management Tips for Summer Travel
May 6, 2008 3:42 AM Experimental Blood Substitutes Linked to Heart Attack, Death: New Study
May 3, 2008 2:23 AM FDA Website: LASIK Surgery Risks and Patient Education
May 2, 2008 1:18 AM Melanomas On Scalp and Neck Nearly Twice As Deadly: New Study
April 28, 2008 2:00 AM Heart Attack Patients Fare Better During Weekday Hospital Hours: New Study
April 26, 2008 1:15 AM Male Heart Disease Risk Begins in Teen Years: New Study
April 23, 2008 1:17 AM Head and Neck Cancers in Young Men Traced to HPV Infection
April 19, 2008 2:16 AM CDC: Poor Vaccine to Blame for Worst Flu Season in Three Years
April 18, 2008 5:11 AM Mumps: Childhood Disease Makes Comeback on College Campuses
April 14, 2008 12:18 AM Heart Attack Symptoms for Young Patient? Physician Should Ask About Possible Cocaine Exposure: New Study
April 13, 2008 2:23 AM New CPR Guidelines Include Compression-Only Instructions for Heart Attack
April 11, 2008 2:43 AM American Academy of Dermatology Advises Americans to be Sun Smart This Spring and Summer
April 6, 2008 12:48 AM Spiriva May Contribute to Stroke Risk: FDA Warning
April 5, 2008 1:37 AM Uncontrolled Asthma: Symptoms Frequently Continue After ER Visit
April 3, 2008 1:55 AM West Nile Virus Infection Tied to Serious Long-Term Health Complications
March 25, 2008 2:31 AM Skin Cancer Risks Appear to Vary According to Geography: New Study
March 23, 2008 2:14 AM Most Americans Lack Critical Facts About Maintaining Eye Health: New Study
March 21, 2008 2:14 AM March: National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March 20, 2008 1:55 AM March 13: World Kidney Day
March 7, 2008 2:41 AM Six Reasonable Guidelines for Healthier Diets
March 6, 2008 2:47 AM Survival Rates of In-Hospital Heart Attacks Lower on Evenings and Weekends: New Study
March 4, 2008 1:37 AM Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Possible Indicator of Long-Term Health Problems: New Study
February 26, 2008 8:25 AM February is American Heart Month: Know the Signs, Symptoms of Heart Attack and Stroke
February 21, 2008 2:21 AM Loud Noise Contributes To High Blood Pressure: New Study
February 2, 2008 2:39 AM Viewing Super Bowl May Increase Heart Attack Risk: New Study
February 1, 2008 2:50 AM Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Risk Factors and Warning Signs
January 27, 2008 3:01 AM Weight Loss is Associated with Heart Health, Whether You Eat Less or Exercise More: New Study
January 21, 2008 2:36 AM Dermatologists Recommend "Winterizing" Your Skin Against Weather Damage
December 29, 2007 1:36 AM Healthy Lifestyle Changes Benefit Even the Elderly: New Study
December 22, 2007 2:26 AM Risk of Cardiovascular Events Greater in Winter: Tips to Be Prepared
December 18, 2007 12:01 PM Fat Around the Middle? You May Be at Higher Heart Disease Risk: New Study
December 15, 2007 1:19 AM PET Scans Found to Improve Lung Cancer Diagnosis
December 2, 2007 1:35 AM Study Links Obesity to Poor Bone Health
November 30, 2007 3:52 AM Media, Video Game Violence Poses Public Health Threat: New Study
November 28, 2007 10:45 AM New Guidelines for COPD Management
November 18, 2007 1:14 AM No Link Between Post-Surgery Lymph Node Count and Colon Cancer Survival: New Study
November 17, 2007 12:02 AM Study Highlights the Role of Physicians in Diagnosing Domestic Violence
November 14, 2007 2:56 AM Traysol Heart Surgery Drug: FDA Announces Suspension of Marketing Until Review Completed
November 11, 2007 2:15 AM Pleasurable First Exposure to Nicotine Predicts Addiction: New Study
November 10, 2007 1:49 AM Evaluating the Trustworthiness of Medical Websites
November 8, 2007 2:26 AM Even After Weight-loss Surgery, Obese Patients Face Higher Death Rate
November 2, 2007 4:24 AM U.S. Hospitals Not Working to Prevent Infections: New Study
October 30, 2007 3:45 AM AHRQ Announces 10 Patient Safety Tips for Hospitals
October 24, 2007 1:20 AM CDC Reports More U.S. Deaths From MRSA Than AIDS
October 19, 2007 6:22 AM FDA Links Heart Imaging Drugs to Serious Risks, Fatalities
September 17, 2007 2:59 AM Exercise Intensity Is Key to Improving Health: New Study
September 15, 2007 5:00 PM Blood Test May Predict Future of Diabetes: New Study
September 12, 2007 2:26 AM Diabetes Supplement Found to Cause Diabetes: New Study
September 6, 2007 2:12 AM Complementary and Alternative Medicing: Tips for Choosing Safer Treatments
September 4, 2007 2:55 AM Many Americans Taking Medications Incorrectly, or Not at All: New Study
September 3, 2007 2:00 AM Tips for Avoiding Failed or Fraudulent Cosmetic Surgery
September 2, 2007 4:25 AM Growth Hormone Ineffective, Dangerous As Anti-aging Therapy: New Study
September 1, 2007 1:11 AM Addressing High Blood Pressure: Diet and Lifestyle Tips
August 29, 2007 4:21 AM Skincare Tips for Preventing, Treating Acne
August 28, 2007 1:03 AM Drugs for Stomach Acid May Cause Cognitive Decline: New Study
August 27, 2007 4:15 AM Low LDL Cholesterol Linked to Incidence of Cancer: New Study
August 11, 2007 1:21 AM Some Red Yeast Rice Products Contain Undeclared Prescription Drugs: FDA Warning
August 10, 2007 11:29 AM Low LDL Cholesterol Linked to Incidence of Cancer: New Study
July 13, 2007 8:51 AM Reducing Risk Factors Has Cut Heart Disease: New Study
July 6, 2007 10:04 AM Summer Sun Protection and Skin Cancer Prevention Guidelines
June 27, 2007 3:03 PM FDA Issues New Rule for Dietary Supplements
June 20, 2007 11:54 AM Key to Men's Health: Prevent These Top 10 Threats
May 21, 2007 1:51 PM Free Prostate Testing & Exams: George Washington University Hospital
May 18, 2007 2:41 PM Heart Patients Taking Aspirin: Don't Take Ibuprofen Also
May 17, 2007 9:14 AM Finding Trustworthy Medical Information Online
March 18, 2007 4:02 PM Chest Compressions Without Mouth-To-Mouth Better For Out-Of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
February 13, 2007 2:12 PM Doctors and Drug Companies: Less Gifts, More Evidenced- Based Medicine
January 2, 2007 4:25 PM Adult Immunization Guidelines Updated
December 27, 2006 7:08 PM Final Score v. Emergency Room: Men Play The Waiting Game.
December 21, 2006 3:46 PM Kidney Damage after Heart Bypass Surgery on the Rise
December 20, 2006 1:29 PM Back Surgery: Not Always Necessary
December 11, 2006 8:47 AM Antibiotics Reduce Pneumonia Mortality
December 7, 2006 10:09 AM Diabetes Increases Heart Disease Risk
November 19, 2006 5:26 PM Combination of Personality Traits Increases Risk For Heart Disease
November 18, 2006 10:04 AM Men Need Earlier Colonoscopies
November 17, 2006 9:02 AM Nurse Staffing Linked to Patient Death Rate
November 16, 2006 9:12 AM New CDC Guidelines Fall Short of "Search and Destroy"
November 9, 2006 8:50 AM Cutting Edge Diabetic Treatment: Physician's Dilemma
November 6, 2006 10:07 PM Pre-Diabetes: One In Six Americans Has It - And Most Are Unaware
November 3, 2006 10:57 PM Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Underdiagnosed and Undertreated in Smokers
November 1, 2006 1:26 PM Use of Stents to Prevent Stroke Questioned
October 9, 2006 4:26 PM Gastric Bypass Surgery: High Stakes and High Risks
October 5, 2006 11:07 AM Possible Mumps Cases at University of Virginia
September 21, 2006 10:34 AM Is Prostate Cancer Over-Treated?
September 19, 2006 8:12 AM Heart Attack, Stroke and Cardiac Arrest Warning Signs
September 11, 2006 2:01 PM Legal Battle Over New Medicaid Law
August 16, 2006 10:27 AM Informed Consent: A Patient's Right to Decide
July 24, 2006 7:02 PM Men's Health Checkups: As Important as Car Checkups
June 23, 2006 1:48 PM National HIV Testing Day: June 27, 2006
April 18, 2006 1:52 PM Cancer Prevention and Early Detection: Seven Ways to Curb Cancer Risk
April 6, 2006 9:23 PM If You Have These Symptoms, Go to the Emergency Room, It Could Save Your Life
April 5, 2006 5:05 PM Testicular Cancer: Signs & Symptoms
April 3, 2006 11:30 PM Informed Decisions Regarding Prostate Cancer Treatment: Are Patients Receiving Adequate Information?
February 2, 2006 8:35 PM American Cancer Society Updates Guidelines
January 24, 2006 3:31 PM Foodborne Illness: Prevention through Education
December 13, 2005 4:42 PM New Initiative for Heart Attack Survivors
December 8, 2005 10:27 PM Rise in Chemotherapy for Colon Cancer Coincides With Improved Survival
September 20, 2005 10:43 PM It's Not Just for Women: Importance of Men's Health Screening

Nursing Home Negligence

February 5, 2008 2:37 AM 25% of Elderly Patients Receive Incorrect or Less-Effective Prescription Medicines: New Study
October 30, 2007 3:45 AM AHRQ Announces 10 Patient Safety Tips for Hospitals
October 24, 2007 1:20 AM CDC Reports More U.S. Deaths From MRSA Than AIDS
August 28, 2007 1:03 AM Drugs for Stomach Acid May Cause Cognitive Decline: New Study
August 19, 2007 6:17 AM Eye Health May Contribute to Earlier Death: New Study
August 17, 2007 1:29 AM Infection Rates of Antibiotic-Related Bacteria Increase Dramatically: New Study
August 16, 2007 4:28 AM Senior Eye Exams May Detect Early Dementia: New Study
August 11, 2007 4:58 AM Oral Health and Overall Health Connected in Seniors, Says World Health Organization
August 6, 2007 3:18 AM Nursing Home Fire Safety Act of 2007 Addresses Need for Fire Sprinklers
July 19, 2007 5:01 AM Widespread Eye Care Neglect Among Nursing Home Residents: New Study
July 5, 2007 1:32 PM MRSA More Prevalent Than Suspected: New Study
December 31, 2006 5:32 PM Medication Safety: Educated Patients Are Safer
December 27, 2006 6:55 PM Elder Justice Act Moves Forward
December 22, 2006 5:45 PM Trouble Looms in Geriatric Medicine
December 19, 2006 9:58 PM Institute for Healthcare Improvement Issues Guidelines To Prevent Five Million Injuries in Hospitals
December 17, 2006 3:05 PM Nursing Home Costs on the Rise Nationally
November 26, 2006 8:32 AM Only 5% of Medication Errors Are Reported to Nursing Home Leadership
November 8, 2006 12:56 PM Proposed Rule Would Require Sprinklers in Nursing Homes
October 16, 2006 5:13 PM Finding the Right Nursing Home: Not-For-Profit vs. For-Profit Homes
September 9, 2006 5:44 PM Preventing Medication Errors by Reconcilation: Does your Hospital/Nursing Home Do This?
August 30, 2006 1:22 PM Patient Advocacy Resources
August 26, 2006 5:24 PM Consumer Reports Rates Nursing Homes
August 24, 2006 8:17 AM Splitting Pills Can Be Dangerous
August 22, 2006 9:11 AM Eldercare Services Locator
August 18, 2006 10:24 AM 2007 National Patient Safety Goals for Assisted Living Facilities
June 27, 2006 6:25 PM Free AARP Checklist for Visiting Potential Nursing Homes
June 27, 2006 3:55 PM DC, MD and VA Nursing Home Comparisons and Ombudsman Contact Information
September 25, 2005 10:05 PM Selecting a Nursing Home Facility for a Loved One

Obstetrics

May 8, 2008 2:33 AM New State Rankings for Physician Discipline Highlight Significant Differences From State to State
April 23, 2008 1:17 AM Head and Neck Cancers in Young Men Traced to HPV Infection
February 19, 2008 9:30 AM February is National Prenatal Infection Prevention Month
February 17, 2008 2:52 AM OB-GYN Group Advises Physicians to Adopt Sleeping Guidelines of Highway Safety Organization
February 3, 2008 12:33 AM New Mothers Not Obtaining Enough Information Regarding CMV Prevention
December 23, 2007 12:08 AM Unnecessary Caesarean Deliveries Linked to Increased Risk of Breathing Problems: New Study
November 7, 2007 1:13 AM Preeclampsia Linked to Heart Disease Risk
November 6, 2007 3:53 AM Poor Judgment, Lack of Teamwork, Insufficient Skills Cause Most Trainee Medical Errors: New Study
November 5, 2007 2:30 AM National Interstitial Cystitis Awareness Day
October 31, 2007 3:50 AM Low-Fat Diet Late in Life May Protect Against Ovarian Cancer
October 30, 2007 3:45 AM AHRQ Announces 10 Patient Safety Tips for Hospitals
October 14, 2007 2:26 AM Standard Pregnancy Weight-Gain Guidelines Don't Apply to Obese Women: New Study
October 12, 2007 1:01 AM Shoulder Dystocia: Is Your OB Ready for this Medical Emergency?
October 2, 2007 5:37 PM First Comprehensive Survey Of Maternal Depression
September 19, 2007 4:22 AM Nursing Mothers Should Use Codeine with Caution: FDA Warning
September 13, 2007 2:46 AM IUDs Safe and Effective, Even for High-Risk Candidates: New Study
September 10, 2007 4:51 AM Many New Mothers Unprepared for Hospital Discharge: New Study
August 11, 2007 2:53 AM Pre-Pregnancy Obesity Increases Birth Defect Risk: New Study
December 19, 2006 9:58 PM Institute for Healthcare Improvement Issues Guidelines To Prevent Five Million Injuries in Hospitals
December 4, 2006 6:15 PM ACOG Urges Against Paxil (paroxetine) Use During Pregnancy
December 3, 2006 12:56 PM Pregnant Women With Placental Infection Have Doubled Risk Of Recurrence
October 27, 2006 3:08 PM One in Eight Babies Born Premature
October 26, 2006 10:17 PM Medical Induction of Labor Doubles Risk of Amniotic Fluid Embolism
October 11, 2006 7:20 AM FDA Approves Over-the-Counter Access for Plan B for Women 18 and Older
October 6, 2006 5:18 PM Brachial Plexus Injuries: Did Your Doctor Handle the Emergency Properly?
September 23, 2006 3:36 PM Communication is Key to Preventing Deaths or Serious Injury of Infants During Childbirth
September 4, 2006 10:53 AM Having Twins and Triplets Means Higher Risks: Is Your Doctor Prepared?
August 17, 2006 9:58 AM Lab Errors Can Result in Patient Harm: Does your OB/GYN track your labs?
August 9, 2006 9:11 PM ACOG Position on First-Trimester Screening Methods
August 8, 2006 8:59 PM Beyond the Baby Blues: New Mothers Require Early and Frequent Evaluation for Postpartum Depression
August 6, 2006 7:02 PM FDA: New Implantable Contraceptive Approved
April 11, 2006 1:46 PM Deaths Following Medical Abortion: April 10, 2006 Update
March 29, 2006 9:07 PM Deaths Following Administration of Medical Abortion
February 16, 2006 12:11 PM Pregnancy and Paxil: Not in the First Trimester
November 28, 2005 12:22 PM Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis Raise Pregnancy Risks
November 22, 2005 4:13 PM New Study Reports Effective First-Trimester Screening for Down Syndrome
November 14, 2005 9:15 PM Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch Found Dangerous
September 27, 2005 3:41 PM VBAC: Trends and Continued Debate

Patient Safety

May 17, 2008 2:41 AM Heart Surgery Drug Trasylol Confirmed Deadly
May 12, 2008 9:14 AM May is National Stroke Awareness Month: Recognition of Stroke Signs and Symptoms Lacking in U.S.
May 9, 2008 2:52 AM Elderly Women: Mammography Still Beneficial
May 8, 2008 2:33 AM New State Rankings for Physician Discipline Highlight Significant Differences From State to State
May 6, 2008 3:42 AM Experimental Blood Substitutes Linked to Heart Attack, Death: New Study
May 3, 2008 2:23 AM FDA Website: LASIK Surgery Risks and Patient Education
May 2, 2008 1:18 AM Melanomas On Scalp and Neck Nearly Twice As Deadly: New Study
May 1, 2008 2:46 AM Cardiologists Recommend Heart Screening for Children Taking ADHD Stimulants
April 30, 2008 2:52 AM Rate of Potentially Deadly Infection Increases by 200% in U.S. Hospitals
April 28, 2008 2:00 AM Heart Attack Patients Fare Better During Weekday Hospital Hours: New Study
April 21, 2008 10:56 AM Dietary Supplements Recalled: Toxic Levels of Selenium
April 17, 2008 2:36 AM Medical Expert Criticizes FDA Over Dangerous Proposed Relaxation of Prescribing Rules
April 16, 2008 2:45 AM Medical Errors Add Billions of Dollars to U.S. Healthcare Costs: New Study
April 15, 2008 1:13 AM Early Communication From FDA Regarding Potential Singulair Reactions
April 14, 2008 12:18 AM Heart Attack Symptoms for Young Patient? Physician Should Ask About Possible Cocaine Exposure: New Study
April 13, 2008 2:23 AM New CPR Guidelines Include Compression-Only Instructions for Heart Attack
April 12, 2008 2:21 AM Pediatric Journal Details Medication Errors for Hospitalized Children: New Study
April 10, 2008 2:29 AM Endodontist Group Tells Kids to "Watch Your Mouth"
April 9, 2008 1:34 AM If You Must Express Yourself with Body Art, at Least Follow Safety Precautions Offered by FDA and AMA
April 8, 2008 2:36 AM "Wake-Up-And-Breathe" Protocol May Be Superior to Traditional Mechanical Ventilation of ICU Patients
April 6, 2008 12:48 AM Spiriva May Contribute to Stroke Risk: FDA Warning
April 5, 2008 1:37 AM Uncontrolled Asthma: Symptoms Frequently Continue After ER Visit
March 31, 2008 10:45 AM MRSA Transmission Between People and Cats? First Documented Instance Reported by NEJM.
March 27, 2008 2:41 AM Anti-Malaria Drug May Be Unsafe for U.S. Troops: New Study
March 25, 2008 2:31 AM Skin Cancer Risks Appear to Vary According to Geography: New Study
March 22, 2008 2:31 AM New Test Predicts Life-Threatening Kidney Complications in Pediatric Heart Patients
March 17, 2008 3:33 AM Trauma Patients Routinely Exposed to Dangerous Radiation Levels in Hospital: New Study
March 15, 2008 1:10 AM Crowns and Other Dental Fixtures Produced Abroad May Contain Lead
March 13, 2008 1:38 AM CT Scans May Eliminate Unnecessary Appendix Surgeries
March 11, 2008 2:31 AM Baxter Healthcare Corp. Recalls All Remaining Heparin Vials and Hep-Lock Products
March 6, 2008 2:47 AM Survival Rates of In-Hospital Heart Attacks Lower on Evenings and Weekends: New Study
March 4, 2008 1:37 AM Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Possible Indicator of Long-Term Health Problems: New Study
March 2, 2008 2:26 AM FDA Announces Recall of Icy Hot Therapy Patches
March 1, 2008 1:21 AM Risky Pharmacy Practices Increase Medication Errors
February 22, 2008 2:56 AM Unreported Mouth Burns During Tonsillectomy: New Study
February 19, 2008 9:30 AM February is National Prenatal Infection Prevention Month
February 17, 2008 2:52 AM OB-GYN Group Advises Physicians to Adopt Sleeping Guidelines of Highway Safety Organization
February 15, 2008 2:15 AM Botox Linked to Respiratory Failure and Death: FDA Warning
February 14, 2008 2:21 AM Nursing Education Doesn't Prepare Nurses to Question Pharmaceutical Industry Bias: New Study
February 6, 2008 2:00 AM Thousands of Pediatric ER Visits Linked to Cough and Cold Medications Each Year: New Study
February 5, 2008 2:37 AM 25% of Elderly Patients Receive Incorrect or Less-Effective Prescription Medicines: New Study
February 3, 2008 12:33 AM New Mothers Not Obtaining Enough Information Regarding CMV Prevention
February 1, 2008 2:50 AM Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Risk Factors and Warning Signs
January 30, 2008 1:43 AM Amalgam Tooth Fillings Containing Mercury Pose No Developmental Threat to Children: New Study
January 28, 2008 1:51 AM Surgical Site Infections Common Following Breast Reconstruction Surgery: New Study
January 26, 2008 2:20 AM Hospital Trauma Level Designation Correlated with Improved Survival Rates
January 25, 2008 2:17 AM Pharmacy Drive-Through Windows May Offer Convenience at the Expense of Safety
January 24, 2008 1:50 AM Many Uninsured Asthmatic Children Receive No Medical Care: Physicians Concerned
January 23, 2008 2:25 AM Chewing Some Medications Can Be Fatal: Patient Safety Organization Issues Warning
January 20, 2008 1:10 AM Non-White Patients Less Likely to Receive Strong Pain Relievers in Emergency Rooms: New Study
January 19, 2008 2:50 AM Over-The-Counter Medication Abuse Common for Adolescents: New Study
January 18, 2008 1:43 AM FDA Health Advisory: Don't Use ANY Over-the-Counter Cough and Cold Medicine for Children Under 2 Years of Age
January 17, 2008 7:53 AM Pharmaceutical Companies Spend More on Advertising Than on Research and Development: New Study
January 16, 2008 8:28 AM U.S. Ranks Worst at Preventing Death From Treatable Illnesses: New Study
January 14, 2008 7:30 AM Physicians Say Current Medical Error Reporting Systems Are Inadequate: New Study
January 3, 2008 2:09 AM Patient Safety Tip: Cleanliness Is Best Practice for Preventing Infections in Healthcare Settings
December 31, 2007 2:59 AM Technical Errors Pervasive in Surgical Procedures: New Study
December 30, 2007 1:39 AM Obese Patients Wait Longer Than Most for Kidney Transplants: New Study
December 28, 2007 2:28 AM Does Your Child Have Upper Respiratory Symptoms? Perhaps Honey Will Help: New Study
December 23, 2007 12:08 AM Unnecessary Caesarean Deliveries Linked to Increased Risk of Breathing Problems: New Study
December 20, 2007 12:40 AM Death Risk for Pediatric Heart Surgery Patients Lower at Experienced Hospitals: New Study
December 16, 2007 12:28 AM Patient Safety Tip: How to Compile A Medical Questions List
December 15, 2007 1:19 AM PET Scans Found to Improve Lung Cancer Diagnosis
December 14, 2007 2:18 AM Female Death Rate Following Heart Surgery Linked to Extra Blood Transfusions: New Study
December 12, 2007 2:41 AM Night Shift Nurses Have Poor Sleep Habits, Pose Patient Safety Risk
December 4, 2007 2:51 AM Medical Schools Influence the Way Physicians Interact with Drug Companies: New Study
December 3, 2007 1:39 AM Investigative Article Questions the Fairness of Financed Medicine
December 1, 2007 12:35 AM Aggressive Surgical Treatment of Breast Cancer Increasing: New Study
November 27, 2007 11:05 AM