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Bilateral Cochlear Implants: A Case When Two Are Definitely Superior To One

A study of cochlear implant patients seen by physicians shows evidence that cochlear implants in both ears significantly improves quality of life in patients with profound hearing loss and that...

Bacteria linked to SIDS deaths

LONDON, May 31 (UPI) -- Researchers at a British hospital said bacterial infection may be a significant cause of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.

Most kids' caregivers unaware of toxicity of household products: research

Two-thirds of primary caregivers of children under the age of six underestimate the toxicity of household products, putting their charges at risk, suggests new research.

Colon Cancer Screening Sooner? Prevalence Of Pre-cancerous Masses In Colon Same In Patients In Their 40s And 50s

The prevalence of pre-cancerous masses in the colon is the same for average-risk patients who are 40 to 49 years of age and those who are 50 to 59 years...

New research shows overheating newborns can increase the risk of SIDS

New research at the University of Calgary shows that smoking while pregnant, as well as thermal stress, can lead to an increased risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Increased...

Blacks, Hispanics Less Likely Than Whites To Receive Follow-up Radiation For Early Breast Cancer

Black and Hispanic women are less likely than white women to receive the radiation therapy routinely prescribed following surgery for early breast cancer, according to a study led by researchers...

Black Patients With Terminal Cancer More Likely To Choose Aggressive Care At End Of Life

Black patients with advanced cancer were more likely than whites to die in a hospital intensive care unit, reflecting a greater preference among blacks for life-extending treatment even in the...

New West Nile And Japanese Encephalitis 'Pseudoinfectious' Vaccines Produced

University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston researchers have developed new vaccines to protect against West Nile and Japanese encephalitis viruses. The investigators created the vaccines using an innovative technique...

Treatment Guidelines Lead To Four-fold Increase In Survival Rate For Cardiac Arrest

A new study finds that recent guidelines outlined by the American Heart Association for treatments used by emergency and critical care medical practitioners on cardiac arrest patients has lead to...

Access To Electronic Medical Records Significantly Increases Efficiency Of Emergency Care

A new study discusses the benefits gained from providing health care workers with immediate access to patient medical records during a mass casualty incident. The authors believe that using radiofrequency...

Would never mislead public on cancer tests, PR exec tells inquiry

The woman who ran Eastern Health's communications department during much of the breast cancer testing crisis has testified she never did anything to misrepresent the flawed tests.

Young Adults At Risk: 13.7 Million Lack Health Insurance Coverage

The number of uninsured young adults in the United States rose to 13.7 million in 2006, from 13.3 million in 2005. The 19-to-29 age group one of the largest and...

Lack Of Dental Care May Have Life-threatening Implications

Admissions for the surgical treatment of dental abscess have doubled in the last ten years in the UK despite the fact that these serious, potentially life-threatening, infections are preventable with...

Baby born after rare ovarian pregnancy

(AP) -- A woman in a northern Australian city gave birth to a healthy baby girl after a rare full-term ectopic pregnancy, a hospital official said Friday.

7 in 10 patients surveyed hadn't heard of the Summary Care Record

Despite an extensive public information campaign only three in ten people living in the areas piloting the NHS Summary Care Record (SCR) have heard about the programme, according to a...

British Cabinet had warning of cancer-smoking link

(AP) -- The British Cabinet discussed the early warnings about a link between smoking and lung cancer more than 50 years ago, but viewed the threat as minor and...

Obama’s Doctor, Praising His Health, Sees No Obstacles to Service

Senator Barack Obama was in “excellent health” at the time of his last examination more than a year ago, according to a letter by his physician.

Study Finds City Hospitals Differ on Care at Life’s End

New data show two starkly different paths toward death in New York City’s hospitals, one for patients at elite private institutions, another for those at public hospitals.

Residents keeping calm over hurricanes

MIAMI, May 30 (UPI) -- A survey of U.S. residents living in areas vulnerable to hurricanes found many people have become complacent about the risk of major storms.

NRC updates guidance on thyroid treatment

WASHINGTON, May 30 (UPI) -- U.S. nuclear regulators sat doctors need to take extra care to make sure young children aren't exposed to radiation from thyroid cancer patients.

Keeping Chlorine Out of the Pool

There are several ways to eliminate chlorine or significantly reduce the use of it, although the pool industry remains skeptical of their effectiveness.

Cumulative Radiation Exposure Shows Increased Cancer Risk For Emergency Department Patients

According to a new study, patients are receiving estimated doses of radiation from medical diagnostic imaging studies, such as CT scans, that may be detrimental to their long term health,...

Pregnancies Linked To Tooth Loss

Women who have more children are more likely to have missing teeth, according to a nationwide study of 2,635 women. Profound biological and behavioral changes related to pregnancy and child...

Researchers Identify Genetic Markers That Predict Efficacy Of Novel Cancer Drug

Researchers have identified genetic markers in cancer cells that predicted the benefit of a novel cancer drug prior to chemotherapy. Specific genetic profile within tumor cells may indicate increased patient...

Cot death link to bacteria

10-year study at Great Ormond Street hospital supports association between SIDS and presence of bacterial infection

FDA proposes change to physician labeling

WASHINGTON, May 29 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it is proposing major revisions to the physician labeling of prescription drugs.

Energy Drinks May Promote Risky Behavior

Energy drinks like Monster, Full Throttle, Red Bull and others account for more than $3 billion in annual sales in the U.S., and roughly one-third of people between the ages...