Carpal Tunnel Relief in a Cup
Health - July 10, 2009
Healing method used around the world eases pain in small study
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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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CPR Survival Rates for Older People Unchanged
Health - July 1, 2009
Lack of improvement in death rates, experts say, may be because recipients are sicker
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Assessment of Bone Growth Stimulator Is Mixed
Health - June 30, 2009
It's used more often in spinal fusions, but experts worry about costs and complications
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Nonsurgical Treatment May Ease Rotator Cuff Injury
Health - June 30, 2009
Ultrasound-guided procedure reduced pain and restored mobility in tendinitis patients, study finds
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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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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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Partner's Support Helps Men Adhere to Apnea Treatment
Health - June 12, 2009
Positive airway pressure therapy works best when couple works together, research shows
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Personality May Not Predict Parkinson's
Health - June 12, 2009
Finding questions theory that certain traits hint at disease development
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Gene Can Dampen Chemo Drug Effectiveness
Health - June 10, 2009
Alternatives to current breast cancer therapy needed for some patients, study says
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Cancer Diagnosis May Tax Physical, Mental Health
Health - June 9, 2009
Treatment, too, affects quality of life, studies show
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Can't Sleep? Try Online Therapy
Health - June 5, 2009
Help with relaxation techniques and bedtime habits may ease insomnia
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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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Tailored Treatments Effective for Depression Due to Pain
Health - May 26, 2009
Drug, counseling combo helps patients manage their symptoms, study finds
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Cancer Drug May Boost Risk of Gastrointestinal Perforation
Health - May 25, 2009
Review of trials finds Avastin with chemo doubles odds
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Synthetic Vitamin A-Like Molecule Blocks Early MS
Health - May 22, 2009
Tests in mice show AM80 prevents early symptoms but not chronic ones, study finds
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Many Black Women Refuse Breast Cancer Treatments
Health - May 22, 2009
Poverty, fear play roles in skipping lifesaving therapies, researchers say
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Drug May Lessen Amputation Risk for Diabetics
Health - May 21, 2009
Researchers suggest that findings could alter treatment methods
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Sleeping Through Dialysis May Be the Way to Go
Health - May 21, 2009
Overnight procedure allows longer filtering, which experts prefer
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High Blood Fats Tied to Diabetic Nerve Loss
Health - May 21, 2009
Triglycerides better predictor of neuropathy than blood glucose levels, study suggests
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Fertility Treatment Twins More at Risk for Hospitalizations
Health - May 20, 2009
Couples using assisted reproductive technology should be made aware, researcher says
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Drug Combo Keeps Kidney Artery-Vein Grafts Viable
Health - May 20, 2009
Aspirin plus anti-clotting therapy boosts dialysis patients' quality of life, study says
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Glucose Control Pays Long-Term Benefits for Diabetics
Health - May 20, 2009
Analysis shows even small improvements may prevent eye, kidney and nerve damage
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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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With Heart Attacks, Fast Treatment Matters
Health - May 20, 2009
The sooner angioplasty is done, the lower the death rate, study finds
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