FRIDAY, May 4, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The overall quality of care provided by the U.S. Veterans Health Administration is equal to or better than that provided by other health care systems in the United States, a new report says. The Rand Corporation study did find significant variation in qualityContinue Reading
FRIDAY, May 4, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Dementia can turn even the simple task of getting dressed into a Herculean ordeal. But an experimental automated system called “DRESS” might someday ease that challenge. Using available technology, the system might enable patients to dress themselves without a human assistant. A justContinue Reading
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Doctors Remove 132-Pound Tumor From Woman
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(HealthDay News) — Eye problems are a common concern for those who have diabetes. High blood sugar can damage blood vessels in the retina, causing the vessels to swell, leak or close, the American Academy of Ophthalmology says. Here are the typical symptoms of what’s medically called diabetic retinopathy: InContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Many people who have had a colonoscopy say the prep is worse than the actual procedure. But it’s a necessary evil. Improper preparation, and you might as well skip the test altogether. The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy advises on preparing for a colonoscopy: A day beforeContinue Reading
THURSDAY, May 3, 2018 (HealthDay News) — When it comes to both fun and efficiency, cross-country skiing is an exhilarating, high-calorie burner. It’s a lot less expensive than downhill skiing — all you need are the skis and a flat, snowy trail. But you can get the same benefits anyContinue Reading
THURSDAY, May 3, 2018 (HealthDay News) — French Bulldogs can melt your heart with their wrinkled faces and big ears, but they come with a special set of health problems, a new report warns. The breed is becoming the most popular in the United Kingdom, so researchers at the RoyalContinue Reading
THURSDAY, May 3, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A treatment that harnesses the power of helpful bacteria living naturally on the skin might be a breakthrough treatment for eczema, early research suggests. The therapy capitalizes on recent insights into the importance of the “microbiome” — the trillions of helpful bacteria thatContinue Reading
THURSDAY, May 3, 2018 (HealthDay News) — As America’s opioid crisis continues, too many toddlers are accidentally overdosing on narcotic medicines. But a new study suggests that better packaging might curb the problem. Among kids under the age of 6, single-dose packaging prompted a 79 percent decrease in the numberContinue Reading
Raw Oysters From British Columbia Linked to Norovirus Outbreaks
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