Mu-Opioid Antagonist Effective for Drug-Induced Constipation But questions remain about whether the need is currently unmet Feb 23, 2016
Better Grasp of Post-ICU Stress on Patients Needed "Our patients pay a huge price for surviving critical illness" Feb 23, 2016
Calling a Doctor by His or Her First Name It's different without a longstanding relationship, says James C. Salwitz, MD Feb 23, 2016
ACOG: Vaginal Estrogen Safe for Breast Ca Survivors No increased risk of cancer recurrence Feb 23, 2016
Denervation Tx Helps Patients With Discogenic Back Pain Biacuplasty plus conventional treatment provided relief in trial Feb 22, 2016
Zyprexa: Also a Pain Med? Meta-analysis suggests analgesic effect for antipsychotic drug Feb 22, 2016
SCCM: Technology Poised to Transform Critical Care Medicine Technology is transforming the treatment of critically ill patients Feb 22, 2016
Wrap-Up: Experts Discuss Stroke Meeting Highlights Stroke physicians share their thoughts on CREST, ACT I, IRIS, and more Feb 21, 2016 video
Efforts Expand on Abuse-Deterrent Hydrocodone Hard to abuse -- but what will happen in real world is still unclear Feb 19, 2016
RheumNow: It Took Me 30 Years to Learn This About RA Jack Cush, MD, shares insights into rheumatoid arthritis Feb 18, 2016
Stroke Rounds: Nonstenosing Carotid Plaque Linked to Stroke Implications for secondary prevention, study authors say Feb 17, 2016
Early Risk Period Seen for Survivors of Cardiogenic Shock In-hospital mortality declining but a vulnerable time follows for rehospitalization, studies say Feb 16, 2016
Colonoscopy Complications Occur at Surprisingly High Rate Approaching 2% within a week of 'scoping Feb 16, 2016
Medical Boards Fail to Punish Docs Who Commit Sexual Misconduct Most never disciplined by state boards after institutional sanctions Feb 14, 2016
Wise Buy? Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Cheaper and safer than ECT, the other proven therapy for refractory depression Feb 12, 2016
Leadless Pacemaker Dangerous After Death? Concern about explosion during cremation may be overblown, investigator says Feb 11, 2016
CDC: Poverty Linked to Poor Flu Outcomes Hospitalizations with flu nearly double in poor versus affluent neighborhoods Feb 11, 2016
Tophaceous Gout: When Is Surgery Needed? Indications include skin ulcerations, nerve entrapment, recurrent infection Feb 11, 2016
Eye Problems in Microcephalic Infants May be Linked to Zika Virus Small Brazilian study suggests high rate of ocular abnormalities Feb 09, 2016
Medicare Covers Watchman Device, Drops Some Proposed Limits Agency apparently moved by objections to draft coverage decision Feb 08, 2016
Morning Break: Zika, Zika, Zika; Stem Cell Clinics; Stopping Chipotle Burrito Blues Health news and commentary from around the Web, gathered by the Ƶ staff Feb 08, 2016
Wired for Life: Device Short Circuits Seizures When nothing else works, this device may be best option in epilepsy Feb 07, 2016
OB-GYNS: Stick With CDC Zika Guidelines Special SMFM session clarifies role of serial ultrasound, amniocentesis Feb 06, 2016
First MRI-Safe CRT-D Devices Approved Cardiac resynchronization patients may now undergo scans Feb 05, 2016
'Red Dot Test' May Detect Preeclampsia Sooner Test screens for abnormal proteins, similar to Alzheimer's research Feb 05, 2016
Medical Schools Boost Pain Management Education In light of opioid epidemic, more schools focus on thoughtful prescribing Feb 04, 2016
Thrombectomy Can Be Safe in Kids But catheter size and smaller burst time are important, case-series suggests Feb 04, 2016
Coronary Calcium Scan Endorsed for CV Screening in Diabetes Panel report advocates scan as part of algorithm for asymptomatic patients Feb 04, 2016
CardioBrief: Entresto Maker in Deep Water Over Terrifying TV Ad "Alarmist," "horrifying" and "irresponsible," experts say Feb 03, 2016
Risk Factors ID'd for Mortality in Cerebral Small Vessel Disease Gait speed may be linked to pathology beyond brain Feb 02, 2016
Tricuspid Valve Surgery Risk Predictor in the Works Early model only moderately accurate Jan 30, 2016
PA Home Visits Save $$ After Cardiac Surgery Physician assistant house calls cut unnecessary post-op readmissions Jan 29, 2016
CardioBrief: Entresto Off to Slow Start 'Blockbuster' heart failure drug falls short of already low sales expectations Jan 29, 2016
