ISET: Program to Test, Treat for PAD Reduces Amputations
Saving limbs saves lives and costs less than amputation for peripheral arterial disease
Flu Vaccination Rates for Nursing Home Staff Too Low
Many nursing home workers have mistaken beliefs about the flu and vaccination
One in Three Prefer Earlier Death to Daily Pill
One of three survey respondents rejected the idea even if it meant a shorter life
Infection Most Common Readmission Reason Post-Surgery
Knowing why readmissions happen is first step in reducing them, researcher says
AICR: Awareness of Key Cancer Risk Factors Alarmingly Low
Many worry about unproven factors like food additives; less about exercise and obesity
Healthy Diet Independently Tied to Lower Risk of COPD
Consuming less red meat, soda and alcohol tied to less COPD in study
Fewer Than Half of Ebola Pledges Have Reached Area in Need
Just 40 percent of pledged aid has been received by hardest hit countries
Debunking Contraception Myths to Reduce Unintended Pregnancy
Study of 35 nations shows underuse of current contraception options
Many Americans Suffering in Final Year of Life
Significant increase in symptoms, despite efforts to improve end-of-life care
Younger Patients With Diabetes More Often Skipping Visits
CDC team found 19 percent hadn't seen a doctor within last six months