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"I suggest we move toward a method of payment that emphasizes value."

Scientists in Japan have developed a new yogurt that includes an antibody that significantly reduced levels of ulcer-producing bacteria in study participants.

New research from the Mayo Clinic demonstrates that there is a link between insufficient levels of vitamin D and the amount of narcotic medications taken by patients who have chronic pain.

Researchers have discovered that a higher presence of neutrophils at infection sites leads to a greater density of biofilm, which increases the rate of the infection, findings that may lead to new treatment strategies.

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There is a debate about whether levodopa/carbidopa or a dopamine agonist is the superior initial treatment in PD.

If you had prostate cancer, would you want to know? Consider this: prostate cancer grows slowly, and in many cases, undetected tumors never become life threatening.

An enzyme found in human intestines that helps absorb fat may be the key to actually reducing it.

An outcomes-based fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) education program is designed to provide physicians and other health care professionals with a broad range of useful information about the disease and thus promote earlier, more accurate diagnosis.

Earlier this week, Apple previewed the next version of the iPhone operating system.

A new vaccine for cytomegalovirus in women has the potential to protect their fetuses during pregnancy.

Study results reveal that the gene DISC1—shown "to help brain neuronal cells migrate to their correct positions and to help new neurons grow in the developing brain"—directly inhibits GSK3B activity.

A new study "emphasizes the links between poor diet in mothers and ill health in their children, and calls for women of childbearing age to be made more aware of the importance of good nutrition."

Researchers have discovered a "switch" called the epithelial splicing regulatory protein, which was found to hold the potential to prevent the metastasis of primary tumors to other organs.

Researchers have discovered that neurogenin3 is the gene crucial to inducing the production of insulin in the liver.

"Managed care is not a panacea for two reasons: (1) it lacks a proven method of achieving results, and (2) it lacks a firm foundation of information about customers and service"

Bedside nurses give advice on being kinder to one another.

A recent study found that almost 95 percent of healthcare workers’ (HCW) mobile phones are contaminated with bacteria.

"Why can't we screen for ovarian cancer?"

A new study found that older adults with an impaired ability to tolerate and process glucose but are not considered diabetic are at an increased risk for heart disease.

CardioBrief reported that "the Texas legislature is about to reconsider a controversial bill that would mandate insurance company reimbursement for heart attack screening tests."

A study says medical oncologists are divided over whether they should always inform a patient about his or her terminal prognosis or do so only when a patient asks.

The Myositis Disease Activity Assessment Tool, with improvements made with modification, appears to be a reliable and valid instrument for assessing myositis disease activity. The tool represents the first major attempt to assess the reliability and validity of an activity index in myositis.

A new study from the University of Central Florida offers insight on the benefits children with ADHD might derive from their hyperactive behavior.

New research has discovered how the toxoplasmosis parasite may activate the development of schizophrenia and other bipolar disorders.

Wal-Mart says it is primed to offer small physicians' practices a package deal of electronic health records systems at a low cost.

The big endocrine meetings are coming up: American Diabetes Association in New Orleans, and ENDO Society in Washington, DC.

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.

In an effort to prevent increasing drug resistance, supermarket pharmacies offering free antibiotics are being asked to educate individuals about the importance of using antibiotics properly.

The FDA and others in the industry are looking at ways to provide patients with the most informative and consistent prescription information possible.