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A study from Norway suggests some breast cancers detected by routine screening might spontaneously regress if left untreated.

A new study has found that regular exercise in patients with heart failure is not only safe, but may also lower the risk of hospitalization or death.

New research from the Netherlands has shown that genetic factors for rheumatoid arthritis may be a useful tool for determining patients at risk for the disease.

If you've been holding onto your old Palm smartphone just for Epocrates, the good news is that you an now upgrade your handset to the forthcoming Pre smartphone and keep your pricey software.

HealthGrades finds that "medical mistakes still occur at an alarming rate."

One of our biggest challenges was dealing with the costs of antipsychotic polytherapy, especially the use of multiple second generation antipsychotic drugs.

A variation in genetic expression may lead to an increased risk for schizophrenia, according to new research from Rutgers University.

Several beneficial goals should be considered as the nation contemplates health reform: (1) increase congressional awareness of the importance of heart and stroke research; (2) increase public awareness of the importance of heart and stroke research; and (3) increase funding for federal heart and stroke research.

The results of a recent study has shown that a "highly regimented ketogenic diet, a high-fat nutritional therapy used to limit seizures, requires long-term medical management and strong parental commitment to achieve both sufficient nutrition and improved seizure control in children."

A study suggests that adolescent and young adult men who commit suicide or make serious attempts have a history of emotional problems that date back to 8 years of age.

The American Pharmacists Association pushes for patients to seek pharmacist guidance in selecting OTC medications.

A recent NY district court ruling and action by the Idaho House of Representatives have implications for Plan B dispensing.

For the nearly 24 million Americans with diabetes, a pharmacist-led disease state management program is making a difference.

The nationwide initiative to reduce pharmaceutical waste decreases the risk of accidental poisonings from accumulated medications in households, contaminated drinking water, and drug diversion.

The National Community Pharmacists Association continues to offer educational opportunities for pharmacists, as well as seek their input on issues impacting the practice of pharmacy.

A new study has found that screening tests for colorectal cancer have mostly focused on older, sicker patients for years, but future tests should be directed more toward younger, healthier patients.

The debate about the autism�vaccine link rages on. There have been a couple of articles posted to HCPLive.com featuring this topic.

We come to work and keep coming because we love what we do. But what happens when someone takes that away from us—when all the reasons for doing what we do are suddenly overshadowed with anger and fear?

When attempting to understand "value" in health care reform debate, comparative effectiveness and the cost of different medical treatments becomes a key issue.

When I was in medical school one of my very first teachers shared with us one of his "pearls." He said, "Very often the history provided by the patient is all you need to make a diagnosis."

Despite better screening and better reporting, melanoma rates are on the rise in the United States. According to a study published in the January issue of the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, new cases of skin cancer melanoma increased by 3.1% annually from 1992-2004.

Last week, the medical license of New Jersey oncologist Dr. Parvez Dara was immediately, but temporarily, suspended by state regulators after health officials presented evidence linking Dara's practice to a hepatitis B outbreak.

Beneficial or a drain to the healthcare system?

A new study published in Psychoneuroendocrinology found that the stress hormone cortisol, may be linked to some of the symptoms of Asperger Syndrome.

New research has found a greater prevalence of oral bacteria increases the risk of heart attacks.

The latest mobile medical powers for the iPhone include the ability to remotely access patients' electronic health records with a new application called Allscripts remote.

One of my many interests in the field of women's cancers is the preservation of fertility in women undergoing treatment for cancer.

I came across a very well written but totally misguided article written by Wayne J. Guglielmo called "Stimulus Package Has Billions for Healthcare." I have a couple of problems with its statements and would like to offer a rebuttal.

Intensifying medical therapy would obviate the need for carotid revascularization in all but 4% of patients with asymptomatic carotid stenosis.

According to researchers, two-year-olds who have autism "pay attention to physical relationships between movement and sound and miss critical social information."