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Medical Bills: Sticker Shock and Confused Consumers
April 25, 2012 — According to a provocative new analysis, patients are all too often left in the dark about how and what hospitals charge for their medical care – even in the face of a mounting push nationally ... > full story -
Costs of 'Dirty Bomb' Attack in Los Angeles
April 23, 2012 — A dirty bomb attack centered on downtown Los Angeles’ financial district could severely impact the region’s economy to the tune of nearly $16 billion, fueled primarily by ... > full story -
Helicopter Transport Improves Trauma Patient Survival Compared to Ground Transport
April 17, 2012 — A new study concludes a helicopter flight to a top-level trauma center boosts the chance of survival over ground ... > full story -
Giving Preventive Drug to Men at High Risk for HIV Would Be Cost-Effective, Study Shows
April 16, 2012 — A once-a-day pill to help prevent HIV infection could significantly reduce the spread of AIDS, but only makes economic sense if used in select, high-risk groups, researchers conclude in a new ... > full story -
Off-Label Prescribing of Medications Is Common, Canadian Study Suggests
April 16, 2012 — A study evaluating off-label prescribing of medications in a primary care network in Canada suggests the practice is common, although it varies by medication, patient and physician characteristics, ... > full story -
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Nearly One in Four Grandparents Store Prescription Medicines Where Children Can Easily Find Them
April 16, 2012 — Unintentional poisonings from medicines cause more emergency room visits for young children each year than do car accidents. But nearly 1 of every 4 grandparents says that they store prescription ... > full story -
One Person in Every 26 Will Have Epilepsy in Lifetime, Study Suggests
April 16, 2012 — Your chance of developing epilepsy at some point in your life is one in 26, according to a new study. Onset is highest in children and older adults. But epilepsy knows no boundaries —- it can ... > full story -
Dealing With Infertility Is a Complicated Journey of Options and Decisions
April 13, 2012 — When you cannot become a parent without outside help, making decisions to deal with your longing is a complicated process. The world of assisted reproduction treatment is confusing, but the couples ... > full story -
Obesity Accounts for 21 Percent of U.S. Health Care Costs, Study Finds
April 9, 2012 — Obesity now accounts for almost 21 percent of U.S. health care costs – more than twice the previous estimates, reports a new study. The research, which is the first to show the causal effect of ... > full story -
Heightened Sensitivity to Cheap, High-Calorie Food Is Linked With Obesity
April 5, 2012 — A major reason for the dramatic increase in obesity may be a heightened sensitivity to heavily advertised and easily accessible high-calorie ... > full story -
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Sexually Abused Boys at Risk for More Unsafe Sex, Researchers Find
April 4, 2012 — Young males who have been sexually abused are five times more likely to cause teen pregnancy compared to those with no abuse history, according to new research. Sexually abused boys are also three ... > full story -
Obesity Adds More to Health Care Costs Than Smoking, Study Suggests
April 3, 2012 — Obesity adds more to health care costs than smoking does, reports a new ... > full story
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