Smarter eEyes Focus on Cure for Blind
Real biological eyes—diagrammed at top—use arrays of retinal cells that are lined up in rows, but their...
Nearly 1 In 5 American Young Adults Has High Blood Pressure
Being overweight or obese is a big risk factor for hypertension.
Sorry, Charlie! Better Luck Next Time Getting Endangered Species Status
A chunk of bluefin tuna (center) at a sushi restaurant in San Francisco.
Michael Jackson family: What justice for his death? Propofol expert answers.
No amount of legal defense attorney posturing can relieve Conrad Murray of his responsibility to have watched & monitored his patient,” says propofol expert, renowned anesthesiologist, Barry Friedberg, M.D.
China Aged Care Service Industry Report, 2011
As of the end of 2010, the total population of China hit 1.34 billion, among which, 180 million people were at or above 60 years old, with the proportion of 13.3%; 120 million people were at or above 65 years old, with the proportion of 8.9%. In terms...
Don’t Fry Day is Friday
The Friday before Memorial Day is “Don’t Fry Day,” a time to remind people at the start of summer about the dangers from exposure to the sun’s harmful rays. Melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, is on the rise in America and is the most...
RWANDA: Trial of microbicide ring in final phase
About 3,000 women will participate in the trial of the vaginal ring
TRICARE Covers Skin Cancer Screenings
In May beneficiaries start spending more time outdoors, but it’s important to protect exposed skin from the sun. May is Skin Cancer and Prevention month and TRICARE reminds all beneficiaries to take precautions when outside enjoying the sunshine.
Better Health Through Analytics
With all the attention these days on health care costs and cutting government spending, smart doctors and hospitals are turning to sophisticated analytics to gain greater insight into patient readmissions.
Erie Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Charges
A resident of Erie, Pennsylvania pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of violating federal drug laws, United States Attorney David J. Hickton announced today.
