Archive: 28/04/2014

More STD screening on horizon for women?

(HealthDay)—A federal task force is poised to advise doctors to regularly screen all sexually active American women and girls up to age 24 for the sexually transmitted diseases chlamydia and gonorrhea, which often don't ...

Apr 28, 2014

0

0

Wrong-level localization in spine surgey rare but still occurs

(HealthDay)—Most surgeons admit wrong-level localization during spinal surgery during their career, according to a study published in the May 1 issue of The Spine Journal.

Apr 28, 2014

0

0

Initial reproductive health visit suggested at age 13 to 15 years

(HealthDay)—An initial visit for screening and provision of reproductive preventive health care services is recommended between the ages of 13 to 15 years, according to a Committee Opinion published in the May issue of ...

Apr 28, 2014

0

0

Pediatricians should plan for anthrax attack, US experts say

(HealthDay)—Children may require different treatment than adults after exposure to anthrax, says a new report from leading U.S. pediatricians and health officials.

Apr 28, 2014

0

0

Gastro woes more common in kids with autism, review finds

(HealthDay)—What many parents of children with autism have long suspected—that autism and gastrointestinal complaints often go together—is now supported by a new study.

Apr 28, 2014

0

0

Study of stem cell trials links discrepancies in data with reported success of treatment

New research looking at the success of clinical trials of stem cell therapy shows that trials appear to be more successful in studies where there are more discrepancies in the trial data.

Apr 28, 2014

0

0

Training programs protect young athletes from ACL tears

(HealthDay)—Certain training methods can greatly reduce young athletes' risk of serious and potentially debilitating knee injuries, a new report says.

Apr 28, 2014

0

0

AAP cautions against high-deductible health plans for kids

(HealthDay)—High-deductible health plans (HDHPs) are an increasingly popular way to reduce health care expenditures, but may be particularly inappropriate for children, according to an American Association of Pediatrics ...

Apr 28, 2014

0

0

No link found between playing football in hot weather, concussion risk

(HealthDay)—Dehydration may increase football players' risk for concussion, but it's unclear if playing in hot weather does, a new study finds.

Apr 28, 2014

0

0

Report: Health exchanges' drug coverage confusing

The hunt for a health plan that would cover a particular drug or a favorite doctor proved frustrating for consumers navigating the new insurance exchanges.

Apr 28, 2014

page 1 from 8

«
»