Scientists, Ethicists Debate Future of Gene Editing
2015-12-02
U.S. summit draws attention to a technology with great potential — and perilContinue Reading
Minority Patients in ER Less Likely to Get Painkillers for Abdominal Pain
2015-11-30
ER waits are also longer than for whites, study findsContinue Reading
Post-Op Bacterial Infection Raises Odds for Complications, Death
2015-11-25
Clostridium difficile can be devastating to patients recovering from surgery, experts sayContinue Reading
Arm Artery Access Safer for Angioplasty, Review Finds
2015-11-12
When compared to using the groin artery, there were fewer bleeding events, death ratesContinue Reading
Study Finds Blood Test May Detect Concussion in Kids
2015-11-10
Could help reduce the number of CT scans, and the radiation exposure they bring, experts sayContinue Reading
Poll: Americans Want Bold Action to Keep Health Care Costs Down
2015-11-05
Suggestions include price controls on drugs and hospitals and doctors, importing drugs from other countriesContinue Reading
Few Americans Know Warning Signs of Stroke
2015-10-27
New song can help people recall symptoms and act quickly if one occurs, experts sayContinue Reading
Kids at Growing Risk of Deadly ‘Superbug’ Infection: Study
2015-10-22
Researchers aim to halt spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria found in hospitals and long-term care centersContinue Reading
Stereotypes Can Hurt a Patient’s Care
2015-10-20
People who fear being judged might avoid preventive services, study saysContinue Reading
Newborns Vulnerable to Common Staph Infections: Study
2015-10-19
As great a threat as antibiotic-resistant infections, doctors contendContinue Reading