October 28, 2015 UK boy finishes proton therapy in Prague for tumor A clinic in Prague says British boy Ashya King has completed his proton beam therapy treatment for a life-threatening brain tumor.
October 28, 2015 Hand transplant recovery sheds new light on touch Recovery of feeling can gradually improve for years after a hand transplant, suggests a small study that points to changes in the brain, not just the new hand, as a reason.
October 28, 2015 3-D holographic imaging takes medical students inside the human body New technology is allowing doctors to get an inside look at the body before they ever touch a patient with 3-D holographic imaging.
October 28, 2015 No more root canals? Scientists aim to regrow teeth using stem cells Could the days of the root canal, for decades the symbol of the most excruciating kind of minor surgery, finally be numbered? Scientists have made advances in treating tooth decay that they hope will let them restore tooth tissue—and avoid the painful dental procedure.
October 28, 2015 More doctors, hospitals using electronic records The Obama administration says more doctors and hospitals are embracing technology as adoption of computerized medical records reaches a "tipping point" in America.
October 28, 2015 Scientists grow human body parts in lab In a north London hospital, scientists are growing noses, ears and blood vessels in the laboratory in a bold attempt to make body parts using stem cells.
October 27, 2015 FDA to require ID numbers for high-risk medical devices The Food and Drug Administration plans to require makers of high-risk medical devices to put a unique identifying number on all such products, in an effort to create an early-warning system for devices that may break down and pose safety dangers for patients.
October 27, 2015 Polish medical experts say Chopin's heart shows signs of tuberculosis Polish medical experts say that the preserved heart of 19th century composer Frederic Chopin shows signs of tuberculosis and  possibly some other lung disease.
October 27, 2015 Autism scientists seek more brain specimens for research Autism scientists are seeking more brain samples for research.
October 27, 2015 FDA approves magnetic device to relieve migraine pain People who suffer from debilitating migraines may soon be able to purchase a magnetic device that can help alleviate their pain.