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 |
Experimental drug helps kids with neuroblastoma
Two new studies offer hope for babies and toddlers suffering from neuroblastoma, a rare but often deadly cancer of the nervous system. rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
Ecstasy drought sees switch to meow meow
The latest national report into so-called party drugs in Australia indicates that ecstasy is getting less pure and drug users are finding it harder to get. abc.net.au |
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 |