May 20, 2013: Primary Care Docs Should Play Role in Kids' Dental Health, Experts Say
Government-appointed panel says family physicians can apply fluoride to children's teeth to prevent decay

May 20, 2013: Nighttime Docs at ICUs Don't Boost Patient Outcomes: Study
Patients do just as well with medical residents and nurses, researchers say

May 20, 2013: Latest Edition of Psychiatry's 'Bible' Launched Amid Controversy
Authors say it defines disorders more concisely; critics say it will lead to over-diagnosis and unnecessary treatments

May 19, 2013: Latest Edition of Psychiatry's 'Bible' Launched Amid Controversy
Authors say it defines disorders more concisely; critics say it will lead to over-diagnosis and unnecessary treatments

May 17, 2013: Is Menopause Overlooked in U.S. Medical Schools?
Many ob/gyn residents would like specialized training but don't get it, study finds

May 17, 2013: Control of Heart Risks May Vary Among Outpatient Practices
Comparison of 18 offices finds wide range of success in tackling smoking, cholesterol, blood pressure

May 16, 2013: Eyelash Extension Adhesives May Cause Bad Reactions
Infections and allergies from cosmetic procedure can damage eyes or cause swelling, loss of eyelashes

May 15, 2013: Doctors Reluctant to Expand Nurse Practitioners' Role: Survey
But shortage of primary care physicians will change the look of U.S. health care, experts say

May 15, 2013: Noisy Operating Rooms May Jeopardize Patient Safety
Chatter, music and equipment sounds reduced surgeons' speech comprehension in small study

May 13, 2013: New Guidelines Say Doctors Should Screen All Adults for 'Risky' Drinking
One simple question is all it takes, expert task force finds

May 13, 2013: Healthy Lifestyle May Offset Job Stress, Study Finds
Risk for heart disease rises when workers drink, smoke or overeat

May 07, 2013: Docs Should Ask Heart Patients About Quality of Life
Surveys reveal how well people are doing mentally, physically, experts say

May 07, 2013: Buying Testosterone Supplements Online Can Be Risky
Most sellers extol benefits with little mention of potential health hazards, study finds

May 06, 2013: Most Docs Don't Follow ADHD Treatment Guidelines for Preschoolers: Study
Some specialists turn to medications too soon while others avoid them completely

May 03, 2013: Kids on Medicaid May Face Barriers to Eczema Treatment
Study investigated access to dermatologists for children with the skin condition

May 03, 2013: At-Home Drug Errors Common for Kids With Cancer, Research Shows
Study author says parents need more support, better awareness

April 29, 2013: Pediatrician Group Issues Home Birth Policy Statement
A caregiver dedicated solely to the baby should be present, organization advises

April 26, 2013: Interns' Schedules Shortchange Patients, Study Suggests
Only 12 percent of their day spent at bedsides

April 26, 2013: Doctors Feel Less Connected to Obese Patients, Study Suggests
In office visits, physicians were less apt to use reassuring language if patient was overweight

April 24, 2013: Hospitalization OK for Psych Patients Can Take Hours
Phone time to get insurance authorization adds up to a million hours a year for psychiatrists nationwide

April 23, 2013: 'Misdiagnosis' Leading Cause of U.S. Malpractice Payouts: Study
Diagnosis-related claims -- not surgical or medication errors -- are the most costly of all, researcher says

April 19, 2013: Mammo Rates Unchanged Despite Controversial Guidelines
Annual screenings continue as women, doctors appear to be ignoring task force recommendations, new data shows

April 18, 2013: Alzheimer's Patients May Face Looming Shortage of Neurologists
Medicare payment system undervalues one-on-one evaluations by these specialists, experts say

April 17, 2013: Prepared for Trauma, Overwhelmed by Carnage
Hospitals' practice drills provide blueprint, but rapid response to Boston Marathon bombings shows how they really work

April 16, 2013: Some Slightly Obese May Gain From Weight-Loss Surgery, Guidelines Say
Medical groups lower threshold for body-fat levels in new recommendations

April 16, 2013: Doctors Order Fewer Lab Tests When They Know the Cost
Hospitals usually don't give information on charges, study authors say

April 15, 2013: Doctors' Insight Into Patients' Lives May Boost Care, Study Finds
Treatment should take into consideration factors such as transportation, income, researchers say

April 15, 2013: Drugs Can Cut Breast Cancer Risk for Some, Task Force Finds
Draft guidelines for doctors reflect findings, but it's hard to know who will benefit most, experts say

April 15, 2013: Adding Patient Photos to X-Rays May Cut Identification Errors
Doctors notice mismatched X-rays only 13 percent of the time without patient pictures, study finds

April 12, 2013: Doctors Urged to Refrain from Social Media Contacts With Patients
Texting or 'friending' patients on Facebook frowned upon in new professional guidelines

April 12, 2013: Changes to Psychiatry's 'Bible' Could Widen Definition of ADHD
Experts disagree over whether this will help or harm in the long run

April 11, 2013: Primary Care Docs Shouldn't Screen All Patients for Oral Cancer: Experts
Too little evidence that it helps adults without symptoms, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says

April 10, 2013: Physician-Assisted Suicide Program Rarely Used, Study Finds
Terminally ill patients in Washington state not rushing to get lethal prescriptions or use them

April 10, 2013: Drug Company Reps Don't Tell Docs Enough About Side Effects: Survey
Many U.S., Canadian and French physicians prescribed the promoted meds anyway

April 08, 2013: Most Men Don't Need PSA Tests, Doctors' Group Says
American College of Physicians notes limited benefit of prostate cancer screening

April 08, 2013: Doctors Too Pap-Happy, Survey Suggests
Cervical cancer screenings recommended more often than needed, researchers find

April 04, 2013: Doctors' Spouses, Partners Say They're Satisfied
Survey found most would choose same relationship given chance

April 04, 2013: Cancer Patients May Be Unintended Victims of Budget Cuts
Clinics nationwide say they can't afford to give as much chemotherapy as before, report says

April 04, 2013: 'Sharps' Injuries Pose Serious Hazard for Surgeons, O.R. Staff
Needlesticks, other wounds put clinicians at risk for infectious diseases, emotional stress

April 03, 2013: Black Men Often Face Delays in Prostate Cancer Care: Study
Finding is more evidence of gap in quality of care for the disease, researcher says

April 03, 2013: ER Workers Often Fail to Ask Suicidal Patients About Access to Guns
Study suggests health providers are missing opportunity to prevent future tragedies

April 03, 2013: Most Doctors Don't Help Lung Cancer Patients Quit Smoking: Survey
Many say they don't feel prepared to offer effective assistance

April 01, 2013: Follow-Up Care After Chest Pain Called Crucial
High-risk patients who saw doctor within month of ER visit reduced risk for heart attack, death

April 01, 2013: Doctors Don't Ask About End-of-Life Plans, Study Finds
Many patients' charts don't reflect their final wishes, Canadian researchers say

April 01, 2013: One in 10 U.S. Kids Diagnosed With ADHD: Report
But many children who get diagnosis may not really have the condition, experts say

April 01, 2013: Parents Will Push for Medication, Even If Doc Says Not Needed
Survey dealt with hypothetical diagnosis of digestive disorder in young child

March 27, 2013: Should Short Boys Take Growth Hormone?
If they're healthy, probably not, experts say

March 27, 2013: Poor 'Health Literacy' Keeps Patients From Taking Meds
In study, adults with diabetes who didn't grasp health info often skipped needed drugs

March 26, 2013: More Health Care Professionals Abusing Anesthesia Drug: Study
Those using propofol more likely to be women, depressed or have history of abuse, researchers say

March 25, 2013: Certain Parents Less Likely to Follow Doctors' Advice: Poll
Household income one factor if parents heeded guidance on kids' health, safety and lifestyle