Researchers Argue in Defense of the Annual Check-Up
Arguments against the time-honored practice are flawed, authors of new research paper say
Diagnostic Factors May Help Patients Avoid Prostate Biopsy
Prostate-specific antigen density, total tumor length are significant predictors
β-Genus Human Papillomavirus Poses Skin Cancer Risk
HPV subtypes 5, 8, 17, 20, and 38 tied to significant increased risk
Powered Intracapsular Tonsillectomy Aids Pediatric OSA
PITA results comparable to traditional electrocautery tonsillectomy
Interest in Tanning Practices Is Seasonal
Interest peaks in March in Canada and United States, and in September in Australia
Not All PCPs Strongly Recommend HPV Vaccine
About 60 percent of pediatricians, family doctors recommend vaccine for 11- to 12-year-old girls
History of Asthma May Be Linked to Shingles Risk in Adults
Odds of herpes zoster 70 percent higher among people with respiratory condition
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers, ACEIs Deemed Equally Effective
Research challenges previous findings that suggest ACE inhibitors have greater benefits
Hawaii Becomes First State to Raise Smoking Age to 21
Lawmakers hope age hike will make it more difficult for adolescents to start the habit
Women in Oregon No Longer Need Rx for Birth Control
Those younger than 18 still require a doctor's prescription, but that may change in a few years
