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FDA ApprovalsFDA Approves Stivarga for Advanced Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
Stivarga blocks several enzymes that promote cancer growth
Mental HealthExtra Struggles For Kids With MS
Certain mental and physical tasks are a challenge for many children with multiple sclerosis
Prescription DrugsAffymax, Takeda Recall of All Lots of Omontys Injection
Anemia treatment causes fatal reactions in three kidney dialysis patients
FeaturesWhat to Do About Kids' Ear Infections
Child ear infections only require antibiotics in certain circumstances
Health News"Laborist" Hospitals Produce Results
Pregnant women at laborist hospitals appear to have better pregnancy outcomes
Health NewsA Heart-Healthy Mediterranean Diet?
Mediterranean diets led to lower risk of heart attacks and strokes in Spanish trial
Health NewsArthritis May Shape Your Social Life
Arthritis symptoms may hinder physical activity which can impair social activities
NaturalThe Weighty Issue of Ovarian Cancer
Obesity and ovarian cancer may have only a small link
Health NewsPros and Cons of Urinary Slings
Stress urinary incontinence leakage not improved in women with repeat sling procedures
Mental HealthThe Risks for Babies Born to Alcoholics
Babies of mothers with alcoholism much more likely to die in infancy
Health NewsThe Little Kids Eventually Catch Up
Failure to thrive babies who grow slowly eventually catch up to their typical peers
Health NewsSeeking a Crystal Ball for Kids' Hearts
High blood pressure screening in children and teens not helpful in preventing heart disease
Health NewsPreventing 12,000 Cancer Deaths a Year
Lung cancer deaths could be avoided with low dose CT scan screening
Prescription DrugsMelanoma Clinical Trials Worth a Shot
Melanoma patients in clinical trials may see benefits but toxic reactions are still a risk
Health NewsEsophageal Cancer Facts That Defy Logic
Esophageal cancer patients with multiple primary cancers live longer than patients without MPC
Prescription DrugsHIV Testing Recommended for All
HIV testing should be part of routine care for adults and teens says panel of experts
Health NewsNo Codeine for Kids
Pain relief for kids undergoing surgery should not include codeine says FDA
Prescription DrugsMental Meds Don't Match the Chart
Benzodiazepine use in elderly psychiatric patients was not always accurately recorded
Health NewsRobotic Surgery Seems Safe But Pricey
Hysterectomy surgical procedures evaluated for costs and complications
Mental HealthWorking with Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder patients may have aspects of their disorder that interfere with their job
Mental HealthMoms in the Military Doing All Right
Depression risk in military women does not increase with deployment after childbirth
Mental HealthStroke Strikes Again with Dementia
Dementia following ischaemic stroke was linked to higher risk of having another stroke
Prescription DrugsA Tragic Decade for Painkiller Users
Prescription opioid overdose deaths quadrupled in 11 years
Mental HealthMom’s Inflammation Linked to Autism
Autism diagnosis was more likely when mom had signs of inflammation in early pregnancy