Spinal Fusion Not Always Necessary for Back Pain, Studies Say
2016-04-13
Some patients may benefit from a simpler procedure called decompressionContinue Reading
Implanted Brain Chip Restores Hand Movement to Quadriplegic Man
2016-04-13
Technology bypasses damaged spinal cord to help patient move fingers, hand and wristContinue Reading
Doctors Often Overestimate Promise of Newly Approved Drugs
2016-04-12
Many misinterpret FDA ‘breakthrough’ designation, survey findsContinue Reading
Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer Tied to Depression
2016-04-11
Study found a 23 percent increased risk compared to men who received other treatments, but overall risk relatively lowContinue Reading
Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer Tied to Depression
2016-04-11
Study found a 23 percent increased risk compared to men who received other treatments, but overall risk relatively lowContinue Reading
Cheap Tape May Keep Blisters Off Runners’ Feet
2016-04-11
Researchers find an easy, effective solution to a perennial problemContinue Reading
Besides Your Lungs, Smoking May Harm Your Job Prospects, Paycheck
2016-04-11
Income difference works out to more than $8,000 annually, study findsContinue Reading
Marriage May Be a Cancer Fighter
2016-04-11
Study suggests patients with spouses have survival advantage over single people battling diseaseContinue Reading
FDA Approves First Wire-Free Pacemaker
2016-04-07
Heart experts explain that wire lead in typical pacemakers can malfunction and need repairContinue Reading
A Few Key Steps Can Protect Your Heart and Kidneys
2016-04-07
Study cites smoking, body fat, exercise, blood pressure among factors to pay attention toContinue Reading