Injectable Liquid Illuminates Cancer Cells, May Help Surgeons Locate and Remove Tumors
A blue liquid injected into a cancerous area illuminates cancer cells much more brightly than healthy tissue, giving surgeons a better chance of removing the entire malignancy at once, according to CBS News. Microscopic cancer...
Students Chasing Sleep Turn to Melatonin, But Should They?
Recent research studies reviewed by the National Sleep Foundation indicated that melatonin can be effective for some types of mild insomnia. This may be good news for college students who find themselves staying up...
Study Says Virus Transmission Could Drop 40% if High-Risk Gay Men are Given HIV...
Pre-exposure prophylactic use of HIV drugs by high-risk gay men could reduce virus transmission by 40%, according to a study published in The Lancet. Designed for those without HIV, the drug known as Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis...
9/11 First Responders Fight for Benefits on Capitol Hill
As the rest of America revisited the events of September 11, the first responders so often lauded as the heroes of that day have in many ways never been able to leave it behind. The...
Leadership Program for Nurses Led to Lower Costs and Higher Patient Satisfaction
Nurse-led initiatives in Indiana saved their organizations more than $5.2 million while improving patient outcomes, according to preliminary results from a 16-month training program launched in 2012 by the Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). The...
Combining Technology Leads to Imaging Muscles and Better Diagnosis
It is an exciting time to embark on a career in health care. The rapid evolution of technological applications in medicine is astounding. For instance, more responsive technology, highly skilled experts and human innovation...
Multiple New Studies Link BPA Exposure to Childhood Asthma
Researchers from Columbia University report that children with elevated levels of BPA in their bodies at an early age have an increased occurrence of asthma by age 12. Even at low doses of BPA,...
New MedSnap App for iPhone Could Boost Medication Safety
MedSnap, LLC has introduced an iPhone app for healthcare providers that employs computer vision technology to identify an entire set of patient medications
Audiology Warning for Men: Don’t Ignore Your Hearing Loss
Men shouldn't ignore their hearing loss, as an audiology institute warns this unaddressed need can have wide-ranging negative repercussions.
ADHD Drug May Help Patients Control Binge-Eating Disorder
A drug used to control ADHD may also help control binge-eating disorder (BED), according to a clinical trial in London. Pharmaceutical group Shire PLC has tested a drug called Vyvanse in an attempt to reduce...