California’s Right-to-Die Law Now in Effect
Move raises percentage of terminally ill patients in United States who will now have this option
Shift Work ‘Unwinds’ Body Clock, May Lead to More Severe Stroke
Circadian rhythm disruption may interact with sex to modulate pathological effect of stroke
Clonidine Has Antipyretic Effect in ICU Patients
Patients receiving clonidine in addition to commonly used sedative agents have lower temperature
15.5 Million Americans Now Surviving Cancer
But better tools needed to support their long-term recovery, researchers say
Post-CABG Infection Risk Up Significantly for Severely Obese
Excess weight also linked to extended hospital stays, researchers find
Decline in Complex Congenital Heart Defects in Down Syndrome
Risk in 2010 to 2012 reduced by almost 40 percent compared with 1992 to 1994
Patients Like to See Physicians Wearing White Coats
Patients prefer doctors who wear 'professional' attire, survey finds
AMA Module Promotes Training of Medical Assistants
Module contributed by medical group in New Jersey includes interactive learning, eliminates testing
Chemical Reactions Can Create Health Hazards in Pools, Hot Tubs
When disinfectants combine with sweat, personal care products, urine, dangerous byproducts can form
May 2016 Briefing – Pulmonology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pulmonology for May 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
