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Developers dive in to create a wealth of autism apps

At times, Andy Shih still finds himself overwhelmed by the groundswell of interest in autism applications he's seen in the three years since Apple Inc. released the first iPad.

Autism spectrum disorders created May 09, 2013 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Blood tests can provide fuller picture of mutations in cancer than traditional biopsies do

A new blood test revealed more of the gene mutations that sustain certain digestive-tract tumors than did a DNA analysis of a traditional tumor biopsy, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute investigators will report at a special symposium ...

Cancer created Apr 07, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Stress during pregnancy may raise heart defect risk for baby

(HealthDay)—Stress in mothers before and during pregnancy may boost the risk of congenital heart defects in their children, more new evidence suggests. But the findings aren't conclusive, and the effect—if ...

Pediatrics created Mar 25, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Study shows progesterone shots do not reduce preterm delivery in twin pregnancies

In a study to be presented on February 14 between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. PST, at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's 33rd annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting ™, researchers will report findings that suggest that 17P, ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology created Feb 11, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Friday is 'National Wear Red Day' for women's heart health

(HealthDay)—Americans are being urged to look through their closets for anything crimson, scarlet or apple-red to wear Friday, in support of the American Heart Association's annual Go Red for Women campaign.

Cardiology created Jan 31, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 2

Poll: Popularity of 'walk-in' retail health clinics growing

(HealthDay)—The popularity of "walk-in" medical clinics located in pharmacies, superstores and workplaces nationwide is increasing rapidly, according to a new Harris Interactive/HealthDay poll.

Health created Jan 08, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Gerontologists say research and data should drive policy, budget decisions

America's top authorities on aging spent the last week at The Gerontological Society of America's Annual Scientific Meeting in San Diego detailing workable solutions to the challenges presented by a rapidly aging populat ...

Health created Nov 19, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Compound's dual action inhibits oral cancer without observable side effects

The compound licofelone inhibited oral cancer growth by inhibiting the cyclooxygenase and 5-lipoxygenase pathways, with no observable side effects, according to data from a rat study presented at the 11th Annual AACR International ...

Cancer created Oct 19, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New noninvasive test for colorectal cancer shows promise

A new noninvasive test for colorectal cancer screening demonstrated high sensitivity for detecting colorectal cancer, in particular precancers that are most likely to develop into cancer, according to data presented at the ...

Cancer created Oct 16, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Health reform 2.0: Governors pushing back on Medicaid expansion

(HealthDay)—The Obama administration snatched victory in the battle over health reform when the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the president's controversial health law earlier this year.

Health created Sep 20, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

ACP Immunization Advisor app makes it easier for doctors to identify vaccines for patients

The latest vaccine indications are available for doctors and other clinicians through the ACP Immunization Advisor app currently available for iPhone and iPad at http://immunization.acponline.org/app.

Immunology created Jul 02, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Retired couples may need $240,000 for health care

(AP) -- Couples retiring this year can expect their medical bills throughout retirement to cost 4 percent more than those who retired a year ago, according to an annual projection released Wednesday by Fidelity Investments.

Health created May 09, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

U.s. underestimates long-term costs of obesity, experts say

(HealthDay) -- The costs of the obesity epidemic to the United States and the economic value of curbing it are not captured fully by current methods, according to a new report.

Health created Mar 21, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Computer order entry systems reduce preventable adverse drug events

Despite a national mandate to implement electronic health records and computer order entry systems (CPOE) by 2014, only approximately 30 percent of hospitals nationwide have done so and around 40 percent of hospitals in the ...

Other created Feb 07, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Employer health insurance premiums increased 50 percent in every state from 2003 to 2010

Premiums for employer-sponsored family health insurance increased by 50 percent from 2003 to 2010, and the annual amount that employees pay toward their insurance increased by 63 percent as businesses required employees to ...

Health created Nov 17, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1