Low Income, Minority Status Affect Medical Care Wait Times
Education also plays a role, with lower education levels associated with longer wait times
Ovarian Tissue Transplant Can Up Fertility Post Cancer Tx
Researchers in Denmark report a success rate of about 30 percent
CDC: Hospitals Doing Better Job of Promoting Breastfeeding
Still, nearly 4 million infants are born each year in U.S., but only 14% in 'baby-friendly' hospitals
Researchers Urge Routine Screening for Child Abuse
Further testing of all children with suspicious injuries could minimize misdiagnoses
USPSTF Recommends CRC Screening for 50- to 75-Year-Olds
Grade A recommendation for 50- to 75-year-olds; individualized decision urged for those age 76 to 85
As HIV Patients Live Longer, Certain Cancer Risks Rise
Anal, colorectal, and liver cancers more common now, researchers find
California Governor Signs Right-to-Die Bill Into Law
Physicians can now prescribe life-ending drugs to terminally ill
Zip Line Injuries Up Significantly in the United States
Increasing popularity of the adventure sport brings increase in ER visits
Guidelines Developed for Managing Conflicts of Interest
Core principles developed for managing COIs during the clinical practice guideline development process
Coronary Artery Calcium Score Improves CHD Risk Prediction
And, absence of CAC reclassifies about half of patients as being not eligible for statins