Scientists have long searched for an alternative to surgically replacing batteries in a pacemaker, which helps regulate an irregular heartbeat. A prototype draws its energy from a surprising source.
Women who lose a lot of blood while giving birth may end up with acute postpartum anemia. A blood transfusion can help them feel a little less tired but may not be necessary.
Women at risk for having a second preemie may be taking the only drug on the market to prevent early birth. If so, they should be cautious about taking other prescription medications.
The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) plays a difficult role in drug approval, and no matter what the agency decides, someone is upset. The recent decision on expanding Xgeva's treatment in prostate cancer illustrates that once again.
A multiple sclerosis drug may work double duty. It has been shown in a lab study to prevent and even reverse one of the leading causes of heart attack.
While C section rates are lower among women who deliver away from the hospital, there were significantly higher complications associated with women choosing to birth at home.
T cells are the beat cops of the immune system, and they constantly patrol around the body looking for critters. T cells recognizing and destroying weird cells is also one of the most effective defenses of the body against cancer.