Patient Care
An Old Therapy Shown Effective for Alzheimer's
Mice genetically manipulated to over-produce beta-amyloid and develop sticky plaques in the brain--a major feature of Alzheimer's disease--showed a 51% reduction in plaques after treatment with a drug approved for human use decades ago. More...20 Nov 2000
In Other News
More-Effective Drugs for Heroin Addiction
Drug Tracker Reduces Errors in Hospitals
Botulinum Relieves Chronic Back Pain
Interferon Treatment Delays Multiple Sclerosis
High-Dose Interferon Alfacon-1 for Hepatitis C
Nasal Spray Reduces Fracture Risk in Women
Patient System Measures Glucose and Glucoprotein
Diet Can Lower Homocysteine, Study Shows
Boston Site of World Conference on Assisted Dying
Acupuncture Shows Promise for Cocaine Addiction
Alternative Therapy for Ear Infections
Getting ICU Patients Back on Their Feet
First-of-its-Kind Catheterization Lab Give Patients Greater Control over Environment to Help Ease Anxiety
New POC Technology Helps Healthcare Providers Drive Patient Safety Improvements
MDCT Radiation Dose Can Be Reduced by the Use of Pediatric Breast Shields
Software Designed for Blood Banks and Donor Centers
An oral fluid-sample device is used to collect high-quality oral fluid specimens for high-throughput laboratory testing.
Closed Blood Collection System Lowers Risk of Sample Contamination
Device-Generating Hydroxyl Radicals Kills Superbugs in Hospitals
Mobile Clinical Assistant Developed for Point-of-Care in Hospitals
Biometric System Securely Identifies Patients
UK Hospitals Join in Using Oncology Information Network
Cell Phones Should Be Distanced From Hospital Equipment
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