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Less than 1 in 10 utilize this option for contacting their healthcare providers.

British researchers have developed a quick brain scan that can identify autism in adults with very high accuracy.

QRxPharma's formulation of MoxDuo IV produced positive results in its Phase 2 comparative proof-of-concept study, according to the company.

ClinkShrink ties the intimidation felt my Naomi Campbell in testifying in the trial of Liberian dictator Charles Taylor to patients seen in Baltimore.

Chicago Cubs pitcher underwent radiofrequency ablation to treat paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia.

Findings from a new study suggest that there is a "significant" gap between how patients and physicians view patient awareness of diagnoses and treatments in the hospital setting.

Can psychiatrists use store and forward methodology to accurately diagnose primary care patients.

Scientists at the University of Jena and surgeons at the Jena University Hospital have modified conventional hand prostheses to reduce phantom pain after underarm amputation.

According to a recent Harris Poll, the number of people who use the Internet to look for information on health topics is continuing to increase.

ClinkShrink offers an opinion on a recent article in The New York Times by Daphne Merkin titled "My Life in Therapy."

The age of onset of puberty in girls continues to decline, according to a new study, which shows that the number of 7- and 8-year-old girls experiencing breast development is greater than it was 10 years ago.

In an LA Times column, Stella Fitzgibbons, MD, blamed the rising cost of healthcare on expensive in-hospital workups. I can't really argue with that.

Clinicians say they do not have sufficient time to work on infection prevention.

LA Times article on questions surrounding the use of statins in primary prevention of heart attack and stroke cites research attacking the JUPITER trial without disclosing several study authors' controversial views on the subject.

Most patients who have previously refused colorectal cancer screening would be willing to undergo computed tomography colonography (CTC) as long as out-of-pocket fees are reasonable, according to a new study.

The popular South Korean newspaper, the JoongAng Daily, just published an article chronicling how physicians are using mobile technology applications to interact with patients.

Students commencing medical school at Stanford this year will all get an Apple iPad. The school is trialing a program to see whether the devices are practical to integrate into the academic curriculum.

A new study finds that there is no evidence of any benefits associated with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) in children with autism, and that the drugs may even lead to serious adverse effects.

Adolescents who use the Internet pathologically may be more likely to develop depression, according to findings from a study of high school students in China.

As part of an effort to improve cultural competence and communication in hospitals, the Joint Commission has released a monograph providing recommendations to address these issues.

Early screening and medical intervention for depression and diabetes, along with fruit and vegetable consumption, can lower an individual's risk of dementia by as much as 21%.

Johns Hopkins researchers are developing a thought-controlled prosthetic arm thanks to a new contract for up to $34.5 million.

Dinah reflects on the story of a colleague who looks back on his career with empathy toward previous patients.

The future of treating chronic pain may involve testing for a newly uncovered gene that was found to play a role in humans by researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

CMS published its annual regulatory update to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, including rules implementing key provisions of the Affordable Care Act.

Virginia sues the federal government, argues that the Commerce Clause doesn't allow Obama and Congress to force citizens to purchase health insurance.

On July 2, 2010, CMS released the proposed changes to the Medicare Outpatient Hospital Prospective Payment System for 2011.

Interim final rules clarify the scope of internal claims and appeals procedures and external review processes under PPACA.

New research shows a connection between a sleep disorder and neurodegenerative disorders.

Should physicians use social media to monitor patients' discussions about health and lifestyle for information that might affect treatment outcomes?