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Health - July 13, 2009
Positive attitude critical to spotting disease, study finds
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Electronic System Helps Track Diabetes Care
Health - July 8, 2009
Patients benefit from shared information with doctors, Canadian study shows
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MRI May Help Find Deep Endometriosis
Health - July 7, 2009
Scan can pinpoint cases that do and do not require surgery, researcher says
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Despite More Tests, Some Aren't Getting Results
Health - July 6, 2009
Electronic record-keeping alone isn't the answer, researcher says
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Living Healthily on Less
Health - July 4, 2009
Even when budgets are tight, experts say, health and fitness need not suffer
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Antibiotics May Boost Risk for Recurrent Ear Infection
Health - July 1, 2009
Researchers urge more temperate prescribing of amoxicillin in kids
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3 Ways to Make Sure Abnormal Test Results Aren't Missed
By
Deborah Kotz
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On Women - June 23, 2009
Doctors don't inform patients of abnormal findings about 7 percent of the time, a new study finds.
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Patients Often Not Told About Abnormal Test Results
Health - June 22, 2009
Study finds communication breakdowns at least 7 percent of the time
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Why Doctors Take Issue With Obama's Health Reform Plan
By
Bernadine Healy, M.D.
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Heart to Heart - June 22, 2009
To end defensive medicine, Congress's reforms must address frivolous lawsuits and costly judgments.
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Health-Care Reform Could Be Obama's Toughest Challenge
Health - June 22, 2009
But experts say time could be right to succeed where others have failed
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The Nuts and Bolts of Reform Proposals
Health - June 22, 2009
Suggestions range from greater emphasis on preventive care to universal electronic records
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Heart Attacks Less Often Fatal Today
Health - June 21, 2009
Improved care and overall better health are credited with improved survival odds
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Pages to Doctors Don't Always Hit the Mark
Health - June 19, 2009
Mistakes can cause treatment delays and jeopardize care, review suggests
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Racial Clusters Seem to Affect Access to Colon Care
Health - June 16, 2009
U.S. areas with more black residents lack specialists, study shows
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Anatomy Report Card: Public Gets an 'F'
Health - June 12, 2009
Ignorance could hamper doctor-patient communication, expert says
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Had Your Eyes Checked Lately?
Health - June 6, 2009
Procrastinating on exams could put vision at risk, experts warn
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Heavy Periods May Be Due to a Clotting Disorder
Health - June 5, 2009
Women and doctors should watch for signs of excessive blood loss, experts say
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Experts Urge One Test to Diagnose Diabetes
Health - June 5, 2009
A1C screen tracks blood sugar over time, with no fasting required
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4 Tips To Help You Find Good Medical Care
By
Philip Moeller
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The Best Life - June 1, 2009
Resources to consult and questions to ask before choosing a doctor or dentist.
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Window for Stroke Treatment Opens Wider
Health - May 28, 2009
Clot-busting drug found effective 4.5 hours after symptoms begin
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Acid-Suppressing Meds May Boost Pneumonia Risks
Health - May 26, 2009
Routine use in hospitalized patients should be re-evaluated, experts say
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Limiting Work Hours for Medical Residents Could Be Costly
Health - May 20, 2009
And it may not lead to fewer medical errors, researchers suggest
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Online System Could Cut Referrals to Dermatologists
Health - May 20, 2009
Suspect skin conditions evaluated by e-mail may also keep lid on costs, study suggests
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Depression Hits 1 in 13 American Adults
Health - May 19, 2009
And a third never get treatment, new government study finds
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An Aid to Tailoring Prostate Cancer Treatment
Health - May 15, 2009
Study identifies factors to help decide how aggressive therapy should be
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