Pediatricians Can Help Prevent Spread Of HIV

Tuesday, November 1st, 2011

A new AAP policy statement, appearing in the November 2011 Pediatrics (published online Oct. 31) outlines how pediatricians can perform an important function in identifying patients carrying HIV before they have a chance to spread the disease further... Find more info about Pediatricians Can Help Prevent Spread Of HIV photos videos ...

Chest X-rays don’t prevent lung cancer deaths

Wednesday, October 26th, 2011

Routine chest X-rays do not prevent lung cancer deaths, not even in smokers or former smokers, according to a big government study challenging a once common type of screening. Find more info about Chest X-rays don't prevent lung cancer deaths photos videos pictures. read more

Steroid injection may prevent PTSD

Thursday, October 6th, 2011

A steroid injection given shortly after a traumatic event could reduce the risk that the victim will later develop post-traumatic stress disorder, a new study suggests. Find more info about Steroid injection may prevent PTSD photos videos pictures. read more

EU Stiffens Deficit, Debt Rules to Prevent Further Debt Crises

Wednesday, September 28th, 2011

The European Union toughened the enforcement of rules to control budget deficits in a bid to prevent a repetition of the Greece-triggered debt crisis that threatens the euro and global growth. Find more info about EU Stiffens Deficit, Debt Rules to Prevent Further Debt Crises photos videos pictures. read more

Removal Of Children’s Adenoids Does Not Prevent Upper Respiratory Infections

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011

According to a report published on bmj.com today, surgically removing adenoids in children does not result in them having fewer respiratory tract infections, such as sinusitis and colds. In children, upper respiratory tract infections are very common and several are referred for ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgery. In ...