May 16, 2012: Paralyzed Patients Use Mind to Move Robotic Arm
But there's a long way to go to make this approach practical, experts say

May 14, 2012: In Rat Study, Eye Device Shows Promise for Restoring Sight
System uses combination of implanted cells and technology to send images to the brain

May 09, 2012: Wheelchair Breakdowns on the Rise, Study Finds
More than half of spinal cord injury patients surveyed had equipment problems within 6 months

May 07, 2012: Birth Defect Rates Vary Depending on Fertility Treatment: Study
Researchers not sure if technology or biology is the cause

April 16, 2012: Dissolvable Heart Artery Stents Appear Safe in Study
Biodegradable stents might lower risk of heart attack, Japanese researchers suggest

April 12, 2012: DNA Testing Finds Allergens, Toxins in Traditional Chinese Medicines
U.S. experts say supplements made in America are different, but neither country tests for ingredients

April 02, 2012: New Scanning Technology Might Help Guide Prostate Cancer Care
In mouse study, PSA 'tracer' showed where cancer might spread, but research in humans needed

March 29, 2012: The Human Brain: Not a Tangle, But a Grid
Scientists use high-tech imaging to discover simple logic of brain's layout

March 29, 2012: Wireless Skin Patch Developed to Transmit Medical Info
Tattoo-like devices would free people from wires of EEGs, EKGs, maker says

March 13, 2012: Higher Spending Tied to Better Outcomes in Ontario Hospitals
But researchers note that Canada spends much less per person on health care costs than United States

March 13, 2012: Endoscopy May Be Better Than Surgery for Severe Pancreatic Infection
Small, early study found lower risk of death and complications with less invasive procedure

March 12, 2012: Giving Docs iPads Might Boost Patient Care
Tablet computers improved efficiency, cut delays in clinical duties among medical residents in study

March 06, 2012: Brain Scans Overused on U.S. Stroke Patients, Study Says
Most get both MRI and CT imaging, adding to rising medical costs

February 16, 2012: Implanted Microchip Might Be Future of Drug Delivery
In small study, the remote-controlled chip emitted a bone-strengthening medicine for a year

February 15, 2012: 'Autoinjector' Offers Safe, Speedy Care for Life-Threatening Seizures: Study
Status epilepticus claims 55,000 lives a year but new drug delivery system could help

February 15, 2012: Millions of Americans Have Untreated Hearing Loss: Study
Many people think the condition is inevitable and not a major concern, study finds

February 13, 2012: Home Oxygen Could Raise Burn Risk: Experts
Banning smoking and taking other safety precautions can prevent mishaps

February 01, 2012: Scientists Use Brain Waves to Eavesdrop on the Mind
Computer model seeks to decode heard language, but research is preliminary

January 19, 2012: Repeat Scans Urged for Head Injury When Blood Thinners Involved
Italian study confirms recommendation for 2 CT scans 24 hours apart to detect bleeding in brain

January 03, 2012: Study Looks at Deep Brain Stimulation in Bipolar Patients
Research is still preliminary, with few patients involved so far

December 29, 2011: Is American Medicine Too Test Happy?
Overuse of diagnostic exams can harm patient health, inflate medical costs, some experts warn

December 28, 2011: U.S. Doctors Behind Face Transplants Give Details of Procedure
Long, painstaking surgery has so far only been done on 18 patients worldwide

December 23, 2011: Many VA Patients Would Share Personal Health Records, Study Finds
Nearly 80% surveyed said they would allow spouse, others access to information

December 15, 2011: Robotic Therapy May Help Some Stroke Survivors Walk
Certain patients' gait improved when the devices were used along with conventional rehab in study

November 30, 2011: Scans May Discern Between Two Types of Dementia
Alzheimer's and frontotemporal lobar degeneration can can be difficult to tell apart, researchers report

November 30, 2011: Docs Who Own MRIs Order Far More Scans
Imaging tests more likely to come back negative, suggesting they were unnecessary, researchers say

November 30, 2011: Most U.S. Drivers Engage in 'Distracting' Behaviors: Poll
Cellphone talk, texting, even applying makeup: Most know it's dangerous, but many do it anyway

November 30, 2011: New Hip Implants No Better Than Older Ones, Study Finds
Not enough data to tell which device is best, researchers say

November 24, 2011: 1st Artificial Windpipe Made With Stem Cells Seems Successful
Using patient's own cells to create custom airway cut risk for transplant rejection, scientists say

November 04, 2011: Newer Not Necessarily Better for Football Helmet Design
Comparison of old 'leatherhead' and modern polycarbonate helmets shows updates still needed

November 03, 2011: More Targeted Treatments Key to Progress in War on Cancer: Report
Major cancer organization also calls for streamlined clinical trials

November 03, 2011: FDA OKs Heart Valve That Does Not Require Open-Heart Surgery
Experts believe the device will expand options for frailer, sicker patients

November 02, 2011: Modern Technology Reveals Clues From Egyptian Mummy
It was a child from a wealthy family who died young, researchers report

October 26, 2011: X-Ray Screening Doesn't Prevent Lung Cancer Deaths: Study
Researchers found no reduction in mortality among those who got chest X-rays

October 18, 2011: Study Links New Dialysis Technology to Rise in Bleeding Risk
E-beam sterilization associated with clotting complication, researchers say

October 03, 2011: Facebook Pages May Offer Clues to Underage Drinking
For college students, risks rose as online references to boozing went up, study found

September 22, 2011: Scientists Reconstruct the 'Movies in Our Minds'
Using MRI scans and computers, they interpreted brain patterns as people watched film trailers

September 16, 2011: Family of Four Has Its Genome Sequenced
Father's blood-clotting mutation prompts genetic testing, then genetic sequencing

September 16, 2011: Research Reveals Why Hungry People Get Cranky
Stress, hunger trigger fluctuating levels of the hormone serotonin in the brain, scans show

September 14, 2011: Rural Stroke Victims May Benefit From 'Virtual' Care
'Telestroke' is a cost-effective way to provide long-distance stroke treatment, researchers say

September 12, 2011: Virtual Colonoscopy Still Has Its Skeptics
Not all see new technology as better way to screen for colon cancer

September 12, 2011: Linking Pharmacies With Doctors' Offices Can Improve Med Adherence: Study
Patients in an 'integrated' health system more likely to fill their prescriptions to treat chronic ills

August 31, 2011: Electronic Medical Records Might Boost Diabetes Care
Study suggests a link, but were clinics that adopted the technology simply better all around?

August 12, 2011: From the Couch to the Computer: A New Take on Therapy
Patients, doctors finding benefits in hi-tech methods for psychological care

August 11, 2011: 'Superdrug' Against Range of Viruses Shows Promise in Animal Trials
DRACO looks for genetic target that's common to virally infected cells, but will it work in humans?

August 10, 2011: Human Cells Used to Make Replacement Anal Sphincters in Mice
Goal is to one day use patient's own cells to build implant for those with incontinence, scientists say

August 08, 2011: CPAP Therapy Most Effective for Sleep Apnea, Experts Say
Strong evidence supports use of machine that pumps air through mask worn during sleep: review

August 02, 2011: Bio-Engineered Spinal Discs Appear Successful in Rats
Made of cells and collagen, these implants might someday help humans with tough to treat back pain

July 27, 2011: Implantable Device May Ease Tough-to-Treat Hypertension
But complication rate was relatively high and FDA approval may be years away, researchers say

July 13, 2011: 'Virtual Reality' May Help in Parkinson's Therapy
The technology is a promising tool to improve movement speed in patients, researcher says