Author: Janine Anthes

Former Scottish soccer players also more often prescribed dementia-related medications than controls

Individuals with low health literacy face more material, psychological, financial hardships

Study shows that in-hospital influenza vaccination may lower costs, risk for readmission or death

This is the first time the FDA has allowed product marketing of this type

Agency suggests boxed warning, checklist outlining potential harms, such as pain, fatigue, further surgery

Brachytherapy and Mohs micrographic surgery show better cosmetic results

Complications such as preterm births and preeclampsia double the risk

Method increases number of available lungs with comparable patient outcomes

Findings based on results of randomized trial of patients undergoing major cardiac surgery

Excess risk has not improved over time and may be increasing for certain infections in young adults

First use of menthol, mint, or other flavored cigarette versus nonflavored cigarette tied to later cigarette use

Former Scottish soccer players also more often prescribed dementia-related medications than controls

Majority of children opioid-free intraoperatively do not need opioids postoperatively

Findings show colorectal surgical patients can better manage pain with fewer opioids

The deal contains no admission of wrongdoing by the defendants

New analysis of study results suggests highest dose of aducanumab may help slow cognitive decline

20 more insurers will be participating in 2020, expanding consumer choice in many states