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Come On back and See Us Real Soon
Hospital readmission rates for elderly black patients are greater than those of white patients, according to a new study.
Urgent Medtronic Recall
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a recall on Medtronic products SynchroMed II and SynchroMed EL Implantable Infusion Pump and Refill Kits.
Another Heartbreaker
The way the heart responds to beating may predict cardiac death regardless of conventional risk factors such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking and diabetes.
Changing Anxious Minds
Social anxiety -- a condition marked by heightened fears of interacting with others and of being harshly judged -- responds to psychotherapy, changing the way the brain looks in medical scans.
A Different Kind of Sign Language
Researchers have discovered markers for measuring the ability of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder to control impulsive movements.
No Comfort from Soft Water
Contrary to popular belief, water softeners may not provide relief for children who suffer from eczema.
Hyper Hypo or No?
The health of a baby in the first five minutes of exiting the womb may be associated with his or her risk of developing attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
The Worst Is Yet to Come
New research shows that bad things can seem worse if people know that they will experience them again. Conversely, people remember bad experiences as being less unpleasant or painful if they believe it will not happen to them again.
Knowing the Heart's Rhythms
Monitoring the heart rate of a fetus may reduce the risk of death among infants, according to new research.
Patients Matter More
A new study finds that the variation in Medicare costs across the United States is driven by patient characteristics more than by regional factors, such as the number of beds available.