Oct
19
Elias Zerhouni, MD, promoted broad, cross-institutional research projects and the translation of basic science into treatments.
Oct
19
Research showing increased risk and prevalence of cardiovascular disease in police officers also could apply to firefighters, nurses and teachers.
Oct
19
But gastroenterologists caution that traditional colonoscopies remain the only test that can both detect early cancer and remove precancerous polyps.
Oct
19
When a physician is called to war, the emotional and financial toll can ripple throughout the practice.
Oct
19
Medical schools offer counseling to help students who may be at risk, but some refuse such assistance.
Oct
19
Winners were recognized for delivering care to underserved areas, improving patient safety and developing new types of palliative and HIV care.
Oct
19
A federal-state agreement is a major element of the state's plan to move toward universal coverage.
Oct
19
The decision comes as states explore ways to broaden existing programs to maximize use of federal dollars.
Oct
19
Leading researchers are worried what direction the new president will take, as innovative techniques spark hope for cures without destroying embryos.
Oct
19
For the fourth consecutive year, most states plan physician pay raises, but budget deficits threaten these gains.