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CT Scan that Measures Blood Flow could Be New Test for Identifying Smokers at Risk for Emphysema
April 6th 2010Using CT scans that measure blood flow in the lungs, researchers at the University of Iowa may have found a new tool that identifies at-risk smokers for emphysema before the onset of serious symptoms.
Manipulating Notch Pathway may Prove Useful in Treating Bone Diseases
April 5th 2010Scientists have pinpointed and controlled a key molecular component that will keep certain stem cells associated with arthritis and osteoporosis in an extended infancy state, according to a study published online in the journal Development.
Is Healthcare Reform Meaningless without Tort Reform?
March 31st 2010Individuals across the country are either rejoicing, cursing, or anxious over the historic passing of healthcare reform legislation and for physicians and legal experts alike the question remains: What will these changes mean for the practice of medicine and patients' rights?
A happy belated Doctor's Day to all the doctors who train and work hard to care for the masses, and pediatricians in particular. A lot of hours go into not only practicing medicine, but being shoulder for distraught parents, a guiding light for confused and tired mothers, and a trustworthy confidante for children.
Study Finds Twitter Is Used to Spread Misinformation about Antibiotics and Other Medical Topics
March 31st 2010Study results published in the American Journal of Infection Control found that Twitter is often used to spread misleading or false information about key healthcare topics, with incorrect information from a single tweet able to reach hundreds of thousands of patients.
Compound Keeps Inflammation in Check
March 29th 2010Scientists at NYU Langone Medical Center may have found a new therapy for rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases. The researchers published the results of a study focused on the use of an investigational drug to treat the diseases in the online edition of Science.