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The identification of tissue afflicted with Barrett's Esophagus by researchers from Canadian Light Source and the University of Saskatchewan may lead to improved methods for diagnosing the condition.

Despite education and marketing efforts, sunscreen utilization is lower than expected.

At the American Diabetes Association 69th Scientific Sessions, researchers presented their results from the Bypass Angioplasty Revascularization Investigation 2 Diabetes study, which evaluated patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and stable heart disease.

Read news about how a diabetes treatment may help MS patients, prevalence of stroke in gender, the side effects of dementia treatments, and more.

For the last several years, a statin agent has been the "top" prescribed drug in the US, as well as the rest of the world (based on cost), and statins were the largest selling US drug class (also by cost) for a number of years, falling to second in 2008 only because of generic availability.

A study has found that the children of parents who have an anxiety disorder are at a much greater risk for developing an anxiety disorder themselves.

For tech lovers, the FDA recently approved a portable ultrasound that is–get this–about the size of your iPhone.

Steve Forbes writes that the Obama Administration's plan to deal with the uninsured is a surreptitious attempt to socialize American healthcare, thereby taking over 17% of the economy.

One of the issues for women having difficulties with reproduction is the cancer-related risks of ovarian stimulation. Are risks for ovarian or breast cancer increased if a woman takes drugs to improve fertility?

A new study found that stopping postmenopausal hormones before a mammogram does not improve a woman's chances of having to be called back because of a false test result.

Research confirms that surgery is an effective tool for treating pain associated with degenerative spondylolisthesis.

A 37-year-old man was brought to the emergency department (ED) after he had 2 near-syncopal events plus a headache and neck pain. In the ED, he reported left arm and leg weakness and had left facial droop. He denied alcohol, cigarette, and illicit drug use, but he lifted weights and played racquetball regularly.

This weekend, the most anticipated smartphone of 2009 goes on sale at Sprint and Best Buy stores nationwide. Is it worth lining up for?

I found myself in a conversation the other day with some friends about cancer. Everyone in the conversation either had had cancer or had a close friend or relative who had had cancer. Some survived the illness, others did not.

Our clinic sample-closet is still stocked thank goodness, with glucose meters and testing supplies. The hospital removed all the medications and placed them centrally in the pharmacy for distribution, so that they "could keep track" of what was being given out. What a pain, but that is another story...

A new study has found that monoclonal antibodies may be an effective new drug for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders.

The widely used anti-diabetic metformin increases T-cell efficiency, thus making cancer and virus-fighting vaccines more potent and effective.

British researchers have found that hypomanic symptoms are common in the postpartum period, with rates increased significantly over those seen among the general population.

Read recent news about beta-blockers and hypertension, aspirin and primary prevention, anemia and heart failure risk, and more.

Researchers from SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY, have found telecommunication to be a valuable tool in helping school nurses and children manage diabetes.

Hopefully, as healthcare providers, we can recognize that our responsibility extends beyond the inpatient setting, and work together to open communication to ensure smooth transitions of care.

A new study has found that using morphine patches as a substitute for other habit-forming pain medications, may actually be more dangerous than helpful.

Researchers are finding that more Americans are developing drug-resistant staph infections, from "common, relatively minor foot problems such as cuts, cracks in the skin, athlete's foot and ingrown toenails," as well as "an increase in community-associated MRSA."

A new medication for the maintenance treatment of eczema may "prevent flares and prolong flare-free intervals."

A new study shows that Actemra, used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, is beneficial in preventing joint structural damage and promoting remission.

The Institute of Medicine identified the need to educate and provide follow-up care to the 12 million long-term cancer survivors in the United States.

Since CCHIT first came onto the scene back in 2006, we've usually read numerous partisan rants about the issues of HIT/CCHIT/HIMSS, with an occasional major clash among those of us mere mortals with a strong interest in the matter. Not often do we hear of a heated personal interchange involving two of the best-known experts in the field.

The problem with HITECH is that there is a "dark side," which involves the powerful lobbying of the "enterprise" EHR vendors who are trying to capture market share at the expense of their smaller competitors and of their physician buyers.

The questions asked in this article can assist candidates prepare for the Maintenance of Certification Exam in Cardiovascular Disease.

Coronary artery disease is the leading cause of death in patients with psychiatric disorders.