Quality of care up at US hospitals, report says
By LINDSEY TANNER 2010-09-22T21:55:49ZCHICAGO (AP) -- A report says treatment has improved substantially at U.S. hospitals for several ailments including heart attacks, pneumonia and children's asthma.... hosted.ap.org |
Government warns parents not to use baby sleep positioners
The government is warning parents and caregivers to stop using infant sleep positioners those soft fabric products that anxious parents put in ... rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
FDA to spend $25M to improve its science
The Food and Drug Administration must update its scientific tools for reviewing prescription drugs, medical devices and tracking food safety, ... rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
Study: Low-dose aspirin may cut colon cancer risk
By MARIA CHENG 2010-10-22T13:21:45ZLONDON (AP) -- A new analysis suggests that taking a low dose of aspirin may modestly reduce the risk of developing colon cancer or dying of the disease.... hosted.ap.org |
'Shocking' variation in amputation rates
Variations in the amputation rates in diabetes patients in England have been described as ''shocking'' by a charity. bbc.co.uk |