Treating Hepatitis C Infection in Prison…
September 28, 2012 by Wiley
Incarcerated patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection are just as likely to respond to treatment for the disease as patients in the community, according to findings published in the October issue of Hepatology, a peer-reviewed...
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Keeping an Eye on Age-Related Macular De…
September 23, 2011 by the American Academy of Ophthalmology
Early detection, careful monitoring, and prompt treatment are crucial to saving sight SAN FRANCISCO— Marilyn Gozdon can tell you from personal experience why it’s crucial to know your risks for age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Marilyn lost most of...
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Can Calamari Oil DHA Help In Lowering Th…
April 14, 2015 by Roselen
Foods containing omega-3 fatty acids can help in lowering the risk and prevention of certain cancers According to studies, the essential fatty acid DHA which is found in cold water fish, krill and squid can help in minimizing...
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"Never Events" Might Lead to …
July 31, 2011 by Brian S. Parsley, MD
The efforts to decrease the incidence of preventable errors in medical treatment The efforts by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Federal Government to improve the quality of healthcare and decrease the incidence of preventable...
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Medication use higher among overweight k…
October 4, 2012 by Bryan Alary
Overweight children aged 12 to 19 are 59 per cent more likely than normal-weight kids to take prescription medication, according to UAlberta research. Overweight children are far more likely to take prescription medications than children of a...
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Macular Degeneration - a Closer Look
September 23, 2011 by the American Academy of Ophthalmology
What is macular degeneration? Macular degeneration is a deterioration or breakdown of the macula. The macula is a small area in the retina at the back of the eye that allows you to see fine details clearly...
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