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Speed Up the Healing
Researchers have discovered a new approach for treating slow-to-heal wounds such bed sores, chronic ulcers, and diabetic wounds.
RightFood, Essentials, Therapeutix Brands Recall: Undeclared Soy
BioSan Laboratories, Inc is conducting a voluntary recall on its products sold under the EssentialsTM and RightFoodTM Brands, as well as Therapeutix Cardio Strength and Innate Cardio Response.
Reducing the Achievement Gap
A new study reveals that during primary care visits health care providers have an outstanding opportunity to help young children prepare for school.
Dosage Errors Should be Dispensed With
New research published in BMJ Quality and Safety finds nursing home patients are four times as likely to be given the wrong dose of medicine in liquid form as opposed to pill form delivered via dispensers.
Recall of Surgical Medical Device
Components of the Arstasis One Access System, a device that provides access into the vascular system and can stop an artery from bleeding, may fracture and/or separate during use, which may result in patient harm.
Strong of Heart
Women who receive cardiac resynchronization therapy with defibrillator (CRT-D) are 70 percent less likely to experience heart failure and 72 percent less likely to die than men, according to a new study.
Pictures of Health?
Cardiac imaging following a heart attack has been linked to an increased cancer risk because of the exposure to low-dose radiation, according to a new study.
HIV Awareness: Low Income, High Risk
With more than 450,000 African-Americans estimated to have been diagnosed with AIDS since the disease became recognized in the early 1980s, HIV has impacted the black community more than any other race.
Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Announces Recall of Alcohol Prep Pads
Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has announced the market recall of alcohol prep pads manufactured by Triad Group.
Caring for the Un-Cared For
A new study supports results from previous studies that show how the quality of child care and home environments impact the social and emotional health of a child.
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