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October 23, 2015

Researchers discover 2 new genetic mutations linked to childhood epilepsy

Using new genetic technology, scientists have made a breakthrough discovery in the field of childhood epilepsy research – identifying two new genes linked to severe forms of the seizure-causing condition.

October 23, 2015

Robotic hand helps girl with birth defect throw first pitch at Orioles game

A 5-year-old girl born without a fully formed right hand realized her dream at a recent Baltimore Orioles game when she got to throw out the first pitch with an orange-and-black robotic hand.

October 23, 2015

Costlier robotic surgery on the rise for hysterectomies, with no added benefit

Robotic surgery is increasingly being used for women's hysterectomies, adding at least $2,000 to the cost without offering much benefit over less high-tech methods, a study found

October 23, 2015

Quadriplegic man shares first dance with wife two years after wedding

A Florida couple who wed in 2013 finally got the chance to share their first dance after the groom, who was paralyzed in a 2009 car accident, stood up for the first time during a physical therapy session this month.  

October 23, 2015

Steps for doctors and patients to make anesthesia safer

Looking to reduce and prevent dangerous complications from anesthesia and sedation during surgery, hospitals and surgical centers are ramping up emergency training for medical staff and keeping a closer eye on patients on the operating table.

October 23, 2015

Battlefield lessons transform US emergency care

Paramedic Dean Elliott rummaged through the ambulance's emergency kit and pulled out a pint-sized red power drill, a tool whose use was honed on the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan.

October 23, 2015

Scientists criticize Italy for allowing unproven stem cell therapy

Scientists have criticized an Italian government decree allowing a group of terminally-ill patients to continue using an unproven stem cell treatment, saying such therapies may cause harm and risk exploiting desperate people

October 23, 2015

New app provides drug information on-the-go

Being able to look up drug information has never been easier— and now it’s all at your fingertips.

October 23, 2015

Google, Sanofi team up to improve diabetes care

Google Inc and French drugmaker Sanofi SA said they will partner to develop tools to improve the management and treatment of diabetes. 

October 23, 2015

Doctors use device for blood clot removal to suction man’s kidney cancer tumors

When 60-year-old Chris Teodoro was diagnosed with advanced kidney cancer in September 2014, he didn’t have a lot of options. His cancer had grown up and out of his kidney, infesting his blood vessels and approaching his heart.