April 2012 Edition
Hospital Charges Show Huge Variance in Study April 24, 2012
For appendicitis, charges ranged from $1,500 to $180,000
Lower Risk for Bowel Obstruction With Less Invasive Surgery: Study April 20, 2012
Swedish researchers compared open surgery with laparoscopy
Many Patients Skip Recommended Colonoscopy: Study April 10, 2012
Follow-through is more likely with other screening tests for colon cancer
Gastro Woes Often Strike Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients April 9, 2012
Complications can include ulcers, bleeding, study finds
Taking Multivitamins Won't Prevent Canker Sores, Study Says April 6, 2012
People on daily vitamins had as many episodes of the oral lesions as those who took placebos
Study Finds Antibiotics Best for Appendicitis April 6, 2012
Drugs avoid risks of surgery, but 20 percent of those who use them still need appendix removed
Diagnostic Scans Tied to Radiation Risk for Gastro Patients April 6, 2012
Irish study finds rise in radiation exposure over decade parallels increased use of CT
Improved Stem Cell Line May Avoid Tumor Risk: Study April 5, 2012
New line of stem cells may have application for disease-modeling, researchers say
Obese White Women Shying Away From Colon Cancer Screening April 4, 2012
Embarrassment may prompt some women to avoid the recommended tests, researchers say
New Stool Test Might Aid in Early Detection of Colon Cancer April 3, 2012
Unlike other such screens, researchers say the test isn't affected by certain lifestyle factors