Health News Archives

Virulent Strain of MRSA Resists Treatment
Type that causes bloodstream infections can be quickly fatal, study finds

Severe Swine Flu Could Lead to Blood Clots in Lungs: Study
Researchers say CT scans may be needed to spot the risk

Fresh Blood Boosts Survival in Trauma Patients
Death risk rises when transfused blood is more than 28 days old, study finds

U.S. Health Officials Announce New Heparin Formula
Potency of blood thinner is cut as FDA alerts doctors to the safety change

Improved Screening for Jaundice Can Protect Newborns
Universal testing would help prevent severe cases that can lead to brain damage, study finds

Blood Thinner May Cause Skin Lesions
Though mostly harmless, heparin-induced reaction could be serious, study finds

Autoimmune Disorder Linked to Stroke, Heart Attack in Women
Smoking, birth control pills raise risk higher, research finds

Leukemia Drug in High Dose Helps Survival
Two trials find daunorubicin benefits certain subsets of patients

Treating Childhood Leukemia With Fewer Side Effects
Dutch researchers skip radiation treatments, some chemo but add corticosteroid

Blood Thinner May Prevent Chemo-Related Clots
Daily injection cut risk in half for Italian study patients