Drug trial proves effectiveness of cheaper optical drug
A recent drug trial compared the effectiveness of a drug approved to treat a form of macular degeneration with a cancer drug that eye doctors have been using because of its lower cost. The drugs, both work in a similar manner.
Detecting autism by first year after birth
Pediatricians in San Diego have tested over 10,000 babies for certain signs that could lead to early detection of autism.
Low-fat dairy doesn’t help kids lose weight
Despite assumptions that low-fat dairy products can help children loose weight, a recent study has found that kids are adding the extra calories from other foods.
Genetic testing finds unusual cause of leprosy in U.S.
Only 150 leprosy cases occur each year in the U.S. and recent DNA testing has linked a number of cases to nine-banded armadillos.
Congressional Democrats focus attention on Medicare
With President Obama’s proposed budget filled with defensive spending methods, Democrats have been pushing to overhaul Medicare spending.
Parkinson’s patients find success in groups
Studies conducted by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have found that patients with Parkinson’s disease benefit during group sessions with doctors.
Study finds cause of stress fractures in adolescents
A report in the journal Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine found that adolescents who participated in high-impact activity were prone to developing stress fractures.
Hepatitis C drug waiting on approval of FDA
The Food and Drug Administration will review Merck & Co.’s proposed hepatitis C drug because it has raised safety concerns in relation to anemia and other blood disorders.
Recent pregnancy-related deaths found to be caused by c-sections and obesity
The number of pregnancy related deaths have increased in the past decade and reports are attributing the problem to an increase Cesarean-section births and health conditions surrounding obesity.
Doctors are encouraged to follow new guidelines for treating heart attack patients
A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows that if doctors better adhere to post heart attack treatment guidelines, patient’s health with improve.