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Many will say that when it comes to the skyrocketing costs of health care, doctors are responsible for part of the problem.

Sticking to a physical therapy exercise routine or maintaining a physically active lifestyle can help patients with osteoarthritis improve the pain, physical function, and self-perceived effect, according to the results of a study by Dutch researchers.

A study published in the journal Rheumatology finds that drinking alcohol may reduce the severity of rheumatoid arthritis and reduce the risk of developing the disease.

Children should not miss school because of head lice, according to a report from the American Academy of Pediatrics that offers updated protocols for diagnosis and treatment.

Dr. Blumenfield explains the psychiatry ties found abundantly in the novel Shanghai Girls.

A recent analysis of recruiting trends for hospital systems and medical groups indicates that hiring of physicians is expected to grow this year.

New research published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health shows that showering infants with affection has "long-lasting positive effects on mental health" that extend well into adulthood.

The updated version of New Innovations, a tool designed to track procedures and hours worked, allows users to add new features and improve their apps.

A study by researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine reveals that patients lose a significant amount of weight after knee or hip replacement surgery.

Analysis of the words used in tweets in an attempt to gauge the public mood around the country has unearthed some interesting findings.

JUPITER study results, stent risks, and other key cardiology-related announcements, research results, and news stories.

Dr. Roni Zeigler, Chief Health Strategist at Google, recently released a video that shows how mobile technology was and is being used in the continued response to the Haiti earthquake.

The FDA unveiled its proposal for long-acting painkillers during a meeting held July 22-23 before an advisory committee comprised of doctors and pain experts, but was unsuccessful in seeking approval.

A report from Press Ganey finds that patient satisfaction with hospital emergency departments has remained high despite a recent spike in traffic.

Child abuse is associated with significantly elevated rates of heart disease in adulthood, according to research published in Child Abuse & Neglect.

A computer model shows that preoperative MRSA screening of cardiac surgery patients provides economic value to third-party payers and hospitals.

Women with irritable bowel syndrome experience both increases and decreases of brain grey matter in specific cortical brain regions.

Researchers from the University of California San Diego, University of Washington and Veterans' Affairs San Diego Healthcare System evaluated the influence of family history and psychological factors on the relationship between obesity and chronic pain. The team used data from large community-based samples of twins.

The ORACAL trial of Tarsa Therapeutics, Inc.'s oral calcitonin product has completed patient enrollment in a multinational, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase III trial. The product is for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis. Additionally, the trial completed two separate safety reviews of patient data by an independent data monitoring committee and is set to proceed as planned.

Guidelines from the American Academy of Neurology recommend using diffusion MRI over noncontrast CT for the diagnosis of acute ischemic stroke within 12 hours of onset.

94 percent of physicians interviewed using smartphones to communicate, manage personal and business workflows, and access medical information

Findings from a new study suggest that giving children drugs for malicious reasons should be classified as abuse, and is an under-recognized national problem.

New research shows abnormal brain activity in migraineurs to be more widespread than thought.

U.K. school officials are on the hot seat for photographing and grading the content of children's lunchboxes to help promote healthier eating.

Findings from one of the longest and largest studies on biologic knee joint repair were release by The Stone Research Foundation and published in the July issue of The British Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

A phase 2b double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial, involving topical gel candidate ARC-4558 for adults with painful diabetic neuropathy produced effective results in relieving the pain.

New research shows that vitamin D is connected to cognitive decline.

A new study shows that multidisciplinary rounding scored higher marks for teamwork and communication than hospitalist-only rounding.

Findings from a new study indicate that analyzing the unique signature of children's pre-speech vocalization can help in identifying autism.

Results of the ACCORD Eye Study demonstrate that using a combination of lipid drug therapy reduces the progression of retinopathy by about one third.