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The technology is there for easily adopting telemedicine in neurology, so why hasn't it happened?

Two new iPhone applications aim to facilitate medical transcription and handling phone calls, activities that still occupy the bulk of time for many physicians.

Dental sealants containing BPA derivatives can still be used to prevent dental cavities in children and adolescents, provided there is strict adherence to precautionary application techniques, according to the AAP.

Obese patients implanted with GI Dynamics' EndoBarrier lost an average of 49.5 pounds, and significantly reduced HbA1c and total cholesterol levels.

Researchers have developed a technique to measure cortisol levels in hair in order to determine a patient's risk for acute myocardial infarction.

A comparison of low-dose fondaparinux to standard dose in non-STEMI patients during percutaneous coronary intervention did not result in any significant reductions in bleeding rates or complications, according to a JAMA report.

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As reported by Reuters, patients taking bisphosphonates for osteoporosis for more than five years may be at greater risk for developing cancer of the oesophagus, according to a British study.

Transdel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s Ketotransdel (TDLP-110) effectively reduced pain intensity, with no serious adverse effects, according the the results of a Phase 3 Study presented at the 13th World Congress on Pain in Montreal, Canada.

A team of researchers are working on a system which can monitor epileptic sufferers around the clock and enable patients to use their smartphones to record and send data to their doctor for review.

Researchers identified factors associated with an increased risk for bowel surgery, but also that studies overstate bowel surgery risk by as much as double.

Using data reported by parents can result in failure to identify as many as one in five obese children, according to research presented at the American College of Sports Medicine's 57th Annual Meeting.

This segment of the TV show, "The Doctor's," discusses a procedure that may help certain chronic knee pain sufferers.

Researchers at the UC, San Diego School of Medicine have identified the molecular mechanism that makes omega-3 fatty acids so effective in reducing chronic inflammation and insulin resistance.

The British Association for Psychopharmacology just released a consensus statement on evidence-based treatment of insomnia, parasomnias, and circadian rhythm disorders.

When it comes to large-scale adverse events in the hospital setting, full disclosure is still the best strategy, according to a commentary published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Preclinical in vivo results for a P2X3 receptor antagonist demonstrate positive results in preventing and reversing bone cancer pain behavior.

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Featured on ABC Affiliate KGUN 9 is a video clip and article on the use of stem cells to treat arthritis.

Direct patient to this detailed resources from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

Giving sugar to newborns may not have much effect on relieving pain during initial invasive procedures, according to a study published in The Lancet.

Michael Douglas, who was diagnosed with throat cancer last month, appeared on Late Night with David Letterman earlier this week, and he revealed that he is battling Stage IV throat cancer. But are there any positives from this story?

Immunity against a disease that can be life-threatening for newborns is one the reasons why Dr. Pullen got his tetanus booster ahead of schedule.

Minimally invasive, or arthroscopic, surgery may significantly improve pain and function, according to a study by Rush University Medical Center researchers.

Findings from an experimental study indicate that inpatient smoking cessation programs can improve quit outcomes, use of nicotine replacement therapy, and mortality rates post-discharge.

A new study indicates that higher but still normal blood pressure, slower gait and shakier balance, and/or reporting one's self to be in bad health regardless of actual problems boosts the likelihood that someone with Type 2 diabetes has impaired cognition.

Hispanic middle school students are more likely abuse alcohol and marijuana and to smoke cigarettes than those in other racial and ethnic groups, according to research published in Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.

Do's and Don'ts of Arthritis

Dr. Steven Zuckerman explains why he feels quality measures are missing the mark.