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Most Liver Transplant Candidates Receive Donation Offers
Most liver transplant candidates who died or were removed from the transplant list actually received one or more liver donation offers, according to a recent UCSF study.
In Vitro Fertilization Linked to Increased Risk of Birth Defects
In vitro fertilization may significantly increase the risk of birth defects, particularly those of the eyes, heart, reproductive organs and urinary system, according to a new UCLA study.
Many grandparent caregivers unaware of newer safety guidelines
The number of grandparent caregivers continues to grow, and while these older adults may be experienced in caring for young children, many are unaware of more recent safety and other...
High schools with athletic trainers have more diagnosed concussions, fewer overall injuries
High schools with athletic trainers have lower overall injury rates, according to a new study. In addition, athletes at schools with athletic trainers are more likely to be diagnosed with...
Why do you play?
In July of this year, an 18-year old boy died in an Internet Cafe in Taiwan, after supposedly playing the [...]
Ethical Questions Raised by In Vitro Raffle
Demand for infertility treatment is increasing, but so are the number of clinics offering it, and more are seeking free publicity with a method that seems jarring.
In Myanmar, only sickest HIV patients get drugs
YANGON, Myanmar (AP) -- Thein Aung has been trained not to show weakness, but he's convinced no soldier is strong enough for this....
Patients with rare conditions face postcode lottery
Research shows that patients with rare conditions have less chance of accessing 'orphan' medication if they live in EnglandSeriously ill patients with life-threatening rare diseases are being denied vital drugs because of a...
Women more likely to die from myocardial infarction than men
Women are more likely to die from a myocardial infarction than men, according to new research. The gender gap in mortality was independent of patient characteristics, revascularization delays and revascularization...
Calling an ambulance improves heart attack survival
Patients with chest pain symptoms who call an ambulance have quicker, more appropriate treatment and better survival according to new research. A study from Denmark shows that calling emergency services...
Coronary angioplasty improves cardiac arrest survival
Coronary angioplasty improves survival in all patients with out of hospital cardiac arrest, according to new research.
Donated human stool safely and effectively treats c. difficile infections, study suggests
A novel therapy that uses donated human stool to treat the deadly and contagious C.diff infection is safe and highly effective, according to a new study. The healthy stool, when...
Women describe circumstances that led to abortion
CHICAGO (AP) -- They say they were using birth control, but it failed....
Meningitis victims face long, uncertain recovery
OCALA, Fla. (AP) -- Vilinda York lies in her Florida hospital bed, facing a dry-erase board that lists in green marker her name, her four doctors...
Wealth Matters: Determining if Disability Insurance Is Necessary
Disability insurance can help if you get hurt or become sick and are unable to work for several months, but it often doesn’t come cheap. Is it worth it?
Exotic flavors bubble up in diet soda market
It's been 60 years since diet soda first burst on the scene with a sugar-free ginger ale known as No-Cal that catered to diabetics. Then came RC Cola's Diet Rite,...
In Study, Weight Loss Did Not Prevent Heart Attacks in Diabetics
Diet and weight loss did not prevent heart attacks and strokes in overweight and obese people with Type 2 diabetes.
Doctors say shot Pakistani girl improving
LONDON (AP) -- The British hospital treating a 15-year-old Pakistani girl shot in the head by the Taliban raised hopes for her recovery Friday when doctors...
Mussels' Stickiness May Lead to Smarter Medical Glues
Harnessing the strength of natural glue from shelled filter-feeders.
Banana Boat sunscreen a possible fire risk
The maker of continuous spray Banana Boat sun care products has issued a recall due to a risk that the product could ignite on the skin if it is exposed...
APNewsBreak: Questions for Medicare in outbreak
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Medicare is coming under scrutiny in the meningitis outbreak that has rekindled doubts about the safety of the nation's drug supply....
Meeting of the Minds Presents Latest Advances in Neurosciences
Stony Brook Medicine's Neurosciences Institute brings together leaders to present the latest advances in research and clinical care for neurodegenerative disorders, neuropsychiatric disorders, and neuro-ophthalmology.
UK Hosting Inaugural Makenna Foundation Symposium on Pediatric Pulmonary Disease
The University of Kentucky is hosting the first annual Makenna Foundation Symposium on Pediatric Pulmonary Disease next Friday and Saturday.
Key player in Parkinson's disease neuron loss pinpointed
By reprogramming skin cells from Parkinson's disease patients with a known genetic mutation, researchers have identified damage to neural stem cells as a powerful player in the disease. The findings...
Pediatric studies show the flu's deadly danger, the benefits of school vaccinations
New data shows the fatal risk that influenza poses even for children without underlying health conditions and the effectiveness of school-based vaccination programs in protecting student populations. Together, these findings...
Daily vibration may combat prediabetes in youth
Daily sessions of whole-body vibration may combat prediabetes in adolescents. In mice that mimic over-eating adolescents headed toward diabetes, 20 minutes of daily vibration for eight weeks restored a healthy...
Survivors Day Conference Webcast Focuses on Late Effects of Childhood Cancer Therapy
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital will host a webcast about the late effects of childhood cancer and its treatment Saturday, October 27, at 9 a.m. CST.
Living on the kindness — and four kidneys — of donors
David Trujillo, 29, has gotten new leases on life from family members and a stranger. With the latest transplant, he is determined to make the most of the lease.David Trujillo's...