medical screening

New Smells 'Etched' in Brain: Study

Health - November 6, 2009

Findings might play a role in boosting memories -- or forgetting them, researchers say more >>

Early Morning Colonoscopies May Find More Polyps

Health - November 6, 2009

Study suggests differences in patient preparation and doctor fatigue play a role more >>

Cooling May Reduce Brain Lesions in Newborns

Health - November 5, 2009

Treatment after oxygen deprivation accounts for better motor skills later, study suggests more >>

Waiting, Wondering About Radiology Results Irks Patients

Health - November 4, 2009

Getting details in writing would be ideal, survey finds more >>

CT Scans Surpass X-Rays for Swine Flu: Study

Health - October 22, 2009

In high-risk patients, scans better able to spot serious complications, researchers say more >>

American Cancer Society Stands By Cancer Screening Guidelines

Health - October 21, 2009

Group has no plans to rethink testing for breast, prostate tumors, contrary to published report more >>

More MRI Machines May Mean More Back Surgeries

Health - October 14, 2009

But many of these procedures will not help patients, researchers warn more >>

Focused Radiation Protects Tumor Patients' Brain Function

Health - October 5, 2009

Researchers recommend standard treatment with monitoring over whole-brain radiotherapy more >>

Docs Miss Test Results -- Even With Alerts

Health - September 28, 2009

Communication woes still plague medical system, researchers find more >>

Steps Start to Add Up to a Math Path in the Brain

Health - September 24, 2009

With functional MRI, researchers see that numbers trigger distinct activity patterns more >>

Successful Dieters Show Unique Brain Patterns

Health - September 23, 2009

Scans found regions related to inhibition, self-control were more active more >>

Blood Tests May Spot Colon Cancer

Health - September 22, 2009

Easier detection method might encourage more people to get screened, experts say. more >>

Alzheimer's Gene Affects Brains of Young Adults

Health - September 11, 2009

Finding might help predict who's susceptible to the disease, study says more >>

Brain Scans Could Help Spot Schizophrenia Earlier

Health - September 9, 2009

Imaging technology might advance treatment of psychotic disorders, researchers say more >>

Motivation May Be at Root of ADHD

Health - September 8, 2009

Scans suggest that symptoms stem from deficits in brain's rewards system more >>

6 Secrets to Getting the Right Medical Diagnosis

By Deborah Kotz - Health - September 2, 2009

Even doctors get misdiagnosed. Here's what leading diagnosticians do to get the right answers. more >>

Scans Shed New Light on Concussions

Health - August 28, 2009

Technology helps detect hidden brain damage, study shows more >>

Medical Scans a Significant Source of Radiation

Health - August 26, 2009

Study finds they more than double exposure, but actual amount still small more >>

MRI Might Find Early Alzheimer's

Health - August 24, 2009

Detection could help slow down the disease, study says more >>

Depression's Effect on Pleasure Is Real

Health - August 21, 2009

Using scans, researchers spot changes in the way the brain responds to music more >>

MRI May Not Improve Breast Cancer Outcome

Health - August 13, 2009

But it does increase likelihood of extensive surgery, researchers say more >>

Breast CT Scanner Could Improve Cancer Screen Comfort

Health - July 31, 2009

Researchers study system designed for diagnosis as way to treat disease more >>

Protein Clumps May Appear Years Before Memory Problems

Health - July 29, 2009

Discovery could help in Alzheimer's prevention efforts, researcher says more >>

Vein Condition May Mask Serious Clot Disorder

Health - July 20, 2009

Superficial vein thrombosis linked to deep vein thrombosis, study says more >>

Colonoscopy Beats 'Camera Pill' at Catching Colon Cancer

Health - July 15, 2009

But less invasive detection method still shows promise, scientists say more >>