For Endoscopes Tied to Serious Infections, Current Cleaning Methods Not Enough
2015-08-05
Study found microbes still adhering to endoscopes, even after multi-step disinfection protocols were followedContinue Reading
Weight-Loss Surgery’s Benefits May Fade With Time, Study Suggests
2015-08-05
Little is known about the long-term effects of bariatric procedures, experts say
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Common Weight-Loss Surgery May Lower Tolerance for Alcohol
2015-08-05
Study found blood alcohol levels were doubled in women who had gastric bypassContinue Reading
FDA Approves First Pill Made by 3D Printing
2015-08-04
Epilepsy drug Spritam may be one of many custom-made medicines to come that will use the technologyContinue Reading
Scientists Discover How ‘Bad’ Fat Can Turn Into ‘Good’ Fat
2015-08-04
Intense stress, like severe burns, triggered the switch, but drugs might be able to mimic the effectContinue Reading
Urine Test Might Find Pancreatic Cancer Early, Study Suggests
2015-08-03
But expert says whether it will improve outcomes not proven yetContinue Reading
Mountain Biker Survives After Neck Impaled by Tree Branch
2015-07-31
He traveled 20 miles to hospital with object in place, doctors say injury missed major blood vessels and airwayContinue Reading
Noninvasive Stimulation Gets Legs Moving After Spinal Cord Injury
2015-07-31
Device compares favorably to surgically implanted option, researchers sayContinue Reading
Mineral Supplement: Wild Chimps May Eat Clay for Health
2015-07-31
Biologists say the animals may be boosting minerals in diet or ‘detoxing’Continue Reading
New Stem Cell Tactic Shows Promise for Heart Failure
2015-07-30
Approach is ‘simpler and probably safer’ than earlier attempts, expert saysContinue Reading