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New research adds to the evidence that no link exists between mercury-containing vaccines and autism.

Gout Living website features a gout attack tracker, information for family, friends and caregivers, and helps patients locate Arthritis Foundation offices.

Dell debuts the Aero, an Android-based smartphone with loads of memory and the ability to run simultaneous apps.

Dr. Lubin provides more examples that show why the title of his blog, "Code E876.9: Unspecified Misadventures During Medical Care" is so appropriate.

The why and how of implementing a telemedicine system in a neurology practice.

How does being one of 33 men cut off from families and the world in a relatively small space affect your mental state?

Johnson and Johnson is donating $200 million for a five year program called "Every Mother, Every Child" that aims to provide treatment and financial aid for women and children in developing countries.

Review findings from two recently published studies looking at imaging in atopic dermatitis.

Subjects with the highest urinary cortisol levels had a five-fold increased risk of dying of cardiovascular disease.

Review the results of several recent studies that looked at the use of technology in diagnosing and treating Parkinson's disease.

Risk doesn't vary at different times of the menstrual cycle, but intrinsic or chronic differences in hormone levels between women could be related to tendon properties.

A quality improvement team was able to increase satisfaction and efficiency in the handoff process by standardizing the format and minimizing distractions, according to a study published in the Journal of Hospital Medicine.

Review the results of three recently published studies that looked at the crossroads of addiction and health IT.

Is Pastor Terry Jones really crazy for having threatened to burn the Koran?

Earn 2.00 AMA credit by participating in this online CME activity.

After a well-informed morning session on day one at mHealth's San Diego conference, the afternoon brought an intensified focus on SMS (otherwise known as text messaging) and how it can be used to benefit the health of patients.

On the afternoon of mHealth's second day, one presentations really stood out and warranted some more reflection; it was the presentation of a social networking site for teens aimed at preventing/combating obesity. The site is called BodiMojo and the presenters were Tara Cousineau, PhD and Carol Torgan, PhD.

Day 2 at the mHealth conference in San Diego featured some discussion on Meaningful Use, EHRs, mobile applications, and much more.

Science is desperate to understand why aging is a risk factor for disease, and why diabetes is associated with aging. The Buck Institute for Age Research may have an answer.

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta has become the first pediatric facility in the US to offer robot-guided scoliosis surgery.

What happens when psychiatrists try to make mango margaritas?

Check out these three reputable, professional resources for physicians that are focused on addiction.

Just about the only disappointment on day one mHealth's 2010 conference in San Diego so far has been the weather.

As the treatment of hospitalized children becomes more sophisticated, ongoing communication and care coordination between primary care physicians and hospital attending physicians becomes more critical.

The Endocrine Society released a new clinical practice guideline on the diagnosis and treatment of congenital adrenal hyperplasia

Joslin Diabetes Center resource now offers content including nutritional guides, downloadable educational materials, expert advice, a Celebrity Spotlight, and a monthly raffle, in Japanese, English, and Chinese.

Review findings from two recently published studies looking at imaging in Alzheimer's disease.

Direct patients and their caregivers to this excellent online resource, and learn about a couple others.

New research counters the traditional belief that insulin resistance is the main culprit behind infertility. Investigators now suggest that excess circulating insulin leads to overproduction of luteinizing hormone, thus disrupting ovulation.

Being opioid-dependent means dealing with attractions and cravings that never go away--and seeking help for things that have gone away.