Subscribe to this tag Swine Flu Tests Could Swamp Diagnostic Labs
Health - October 2, 2009
Might lead to delays in tests for other diseases, experts say
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Surgical Deaths Linked to Handling of Complications
Health - September 30, 2009
Staffing and hospital culture play a role, expert contends
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Doctor Visits Are Getting Short Shrift in Tight Economy
Health - September 30, 2009
More than a third of Americans have cut back on medical care, survey finds
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Doctors May Be Able to Predict Domestic Abuse
Health - September 30, 2009
Analysis of electronic medical records holds the key, study finds
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Docs Miss Test Results -- Even With Alerts
Health - September 28, 2009
Communication woes still plague medical system, researchers find
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Men Not Being Told Enough About PSA Tests
Health - September 28, 2009
Pros, cons of cancer screen not understood, research shows
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Children's Growth Charts Don't Measure Up With Parents
Health - September 28, 2009
Many don't understand how to read or interpret them, survey shows
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Autumn Chores Often Hazardous
Health - September 27, 2009
Take precautions to avoid falls, strains and sprains, experts say
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Any Day OK for Heart Bypass Surgery
Health - September 23, 2009
Timing has no effect on outcome, study finds
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Med Students Posting Unprofessional Messages: Survey
Health - September 22, 2009
Patient privacy was violated in some instances, schools admit
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Study Suggests a Wider Use for Statins
Health - September 22, 2009
Drugs could help those who only have high levels of inflammation, experts say
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Tired, Stressed Docs Make More Mistakes, Study Finds
Health - September 22, 2009
Experts urge changes throughout medicine to reduce fatigue and distress
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Flying OK for Most Pregnant Women
Health - September 21, 2009
Moms-to-be with no complications are cleared to go, experts say
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Doctor-Patient Talk May Help Blacks With Hypertension
Health - September 10, 2009
Lack of communication during office visits may affect outcomes, study finds
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U.S. Faces Shortage of Heart Surgeons
Health - September 10, 2009
Too many aging Americans, too few new doctors spell trouble, experts say
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Let Orthopedic Surgery Wait Until Morning When Possible
Health - September 7, 2009
More minor complications seen with 'after-hours' procedures, study finds
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Mistrust May Cause People to Put Off Treatment
Health - September 3, 2009
But delaying needed care ends up raising health-care costs, study says
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6 Secrets to Getting the Right Medical Diagnosis
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Deborah Kotz
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Health - September 2, 2009
Even doctors get misdiagnosed. Here's what leading diagnosticians do to get the right answers.
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Choosing Between the Urgent Care Center, In-Store Clinic, and ER
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Sarah Baldauf
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Health - August 31, 2009
When you're sick with no doc—or face too long a wait—determining where to go isn't always clear.
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Retail Medical Clinics Offer Quality Care: Study
Health - August 31, 2009
Fine for routine illnesses, researchers say
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JFK's Health Problems More Complex Than Thought
Health - August 31, 2009
President suffered from a rare autoimmune condition, new report finds
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Medical Scans a Significant Source of Radiation
Health - August 26, 2009
Study finds they more than double exposure, but actual amount still small
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End-of-Life Advice Not Always Welcome
Health - August 25, 2009
Many relatives want doctors to keep their opinions to themselves, study finds
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Medication Review May Help With Heart Failure
Health - August 21, 2009
Hospitalizations decline when doctors, pharmacists collaborate, study finds
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Antibiotics Being Prescribed Less for Respiratory Infections
Health - August 18, 2009
Decline seen as sign of progress against drug-resistant bacteria
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