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October 4, 2016

J&J warns diabetic patients: Insulin pump vulnerable to hacking

Johnson & Johnson is telling patients that it has learned of a security vulnerability in one of its insulin pumps that a hacker could exploit to overdose diabetic patients with insulin, though it describes the risk as low.

October 4, 2016

More evidence for Zika virus link to damage beyond microcephaly

The mosquito-borne Zika virus can lead to extensive birth defects that go beyond microcephaly, a Brazilian study suggests.

October 3, 2016

Breast cancer treatments vary widely in cost and complications

Women with early-stage breast cancer may have fewer treatment complications and lower costs when they don't get a mastectomy followed by reconstructive surgery, a U.S. study suggests.

September 29, 2016

Non-invasive sound therapy may reduce blood pressure

Patients with high blood pressure can make lifestyle changes and take medication, but the latter may bring side effects such as dizziness, headaches and dry mouth.

September 28, 2016

In-office tests may detect hip tendon problems before MRI

Two simple tests that can be done in a doctor's office may be able to rule in or out a painful hip condition that is usually hard to diagnose without magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), according to a small study.

September 28, 2016

How tattoos can help patients with skin grafts and scars

Patients who get tattoos to cover facial skin grafts and scars may feel happier with both their appearance and quality of life, a Dutch study suggests.

September 22, 2016

Remote Alaska port clinic goes modern with telemedicine

The only clinic in one of the nation's busiest commercial fishing ports is so remote that even conventional telemedicine for emergencies has been impossible for its limited staff - until this week.

September 20, 2016

'Smart' bra aims to help women have better workouts

Four times a week, I dress to train for the New York City Marathon: running tights, a racerback tank top, undergarments that wick away sweat — and my GPS watch.

September 20, 2016

Study raises new questions about fetal ultrasounds

A new study suggesting that first-trimester fetal ultrasound may contribute to the severity of autism symptoms heightens a dilemma facing obstetricians: How to halt the widespread overuse of fetal ultrasound without scaring women away from this important medical procedure.

September 15, 2016

Teva Pharmaceuticals, Intel to study Huntington disease progression

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries is collaborating with Intel Corp to develop a wearable device and machine learning platform for Huntington disease patients, Teva said on Thursday.