Subscribe to this tag Motivation May Be at Root of ADHD
Health - September 8, 2009
Scans suggest that symptoms stem from deficits in brain's rewards system
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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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Scans Shed New Light on Concussions
Health - August 28, 2009
Technology helps detect hidden brain damage, study shows
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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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MRI Might Find Early Alzheimer's
Health - August 24, 2009
Detection could help slow down the disease, study says
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Depression's Effect on Pleasure Is Real
Health - August 21, 2009
Using scans, researchers spot changes in the way the brain responds to music
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MRI May Not Improve Breast Cancer Outcome
Health - August 13, 2009
But it does increase likelihood of extensive surgery, researchers say
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Breast CT Scanner Could Improve Cancer Screen Comfort
Health - July 31, 2009
Researchers study system designed for diagnosis as way to treat disease
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Protein Clumps May Appear Years Before Memory Problems
Health - July 29, 2009
Discovery could help in Alzheimer's prevention efforts, researcher says
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Vein Condition May Mask Serious Clot Disorder
Health - July 20, 2009
Superficial vein thrombosis linked to deep vein thrombosis, study says
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Colonoscopy Beats 'Camera Pill' at Catching Colon Cancer
Health - July 15, 2009
But less invasive detection method still shows promise, scientists say
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Coronary Calcium Scans Can Raise Cancer Risks
Health - July 13, 2009
But study finds wide range of doses, lack of protocols for this screening test
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Cost of Medicine: Are High-Tech Medical Devices and Treatments Always Worth It?
By
Katherine Hobson
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Health - July 10, 2009
Many expensive medical tools are valuable but arguably overused.
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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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Obese Get Higher Doses of Radiation for X-Rays
Health - June 30, 2009
Cumulative effect of that needs study, experts say
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3 Ways to Make Sure Abnormal Test Results Aren't Missed
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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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Determining Who Will Respond to Brain Tumor Therapy
Health - June 23, 2009
Blood biomarker, combined with MRI scan, helps predict outcome, study finds
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Study Finds Possible Genetic Indicator of Colorectal Cancer
Health - June 18, 2009
If perfected, screening method could make disease detection easier, experts say
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For Some, Virtual Colonography May Be Just As Good
Health - June 16, 2009
Less invasive test might spur more people to be screened, experts say
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Colonoscopy Risks Increase With Age and Illness
Health - June 15, 2009
Other screening methods for colon cancer may be safer for some older patients, researchers say
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Colorectal Cancer Rates Rising for Under 50 Set
Health - June 8, 2009
Upturn is especially strong among those in their 20s, study finds
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'Micro' Spreading of Breast Cancer Needs Treating, Study Urges
Health - June 1, 2009
Other research cautions against too much screening for lung cancer
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Weight May Affect Colonoscopy Success
Health - June 1, 2009
More rigorous prep is needed for obese people, study finds
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Deep Sleep May Improve Colonoscopy Results
Health - June 1, 2009
Study findings could have lifesaving potential
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Many Childhood Cancer Survivors Not Checking for Second Malignancies
Health - June 1, 2009
Another study found some also suffer PTSD years after treatment
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