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Doctors are improving their ability to diagnose skin problems with the help of a new computer program, developed at the University of Rochester. Experts who designed the Visual DX Software say it offers an improvement over the book photos traditionally used to help make a diagnosis. With it, doctors can browse through thousands of photos from the image bank and easily narrow their search. Studies at the University of Rochester show that training on the system were twice as likely to make an accurate diagnosis.
A new study of nearly 400 back patients says that heat beats over the counter medications for the treatment of low back pain. Experts in New Jersey compared the effects of a low-level heat wrap with the non-prescription pain relievers, Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen. Results show the heat wraps provided much more pain relief, starting on the first day of treatment. Researchers also noted relief lasted more than 48 hours after the treatment ended. Low back pain is the leading cause of disability among people under the age of 45.
Researchers in Washington State say there's no comparison, seat belts do a better job than air bags in keeping you alive during a car crash. They studied more than 50,000 accidents in which either the driver, passenger, or both were killed. Those experts found that airbags reduced the risk of death by just 8%. But that wearing a seat belt cut their risk of death by 65%. Not that one should replace the other, but the study shows that the survival rate jumped 68% if they were wearing a seat belt and had air bags in their vehicle.
Kidneys from deceased diabetic donors can save the lives of patients on the transplant wait-list, researchers say.
Kidneys from deceased diabetic donors can save the lives of patients on the transplant wait-list, researchers say.
New gene-based therapies appear to significantly decrease cholesterol levels in people, and could even cut down on arterial plaque, according to results from two early drug trials.
New gene-based therapies appear to significantly decrease cholesterol levels in people, and could even cut down on arterial plaque, according to results from two early drug trials.
As more baby boomers age, deaths from Alzheimer's disease have jumped 55 percent, and in a quarter of those cases the heavy burden of caregiving has fallen on loved ones, U.S. health officials report.
As more baby boomers age, deaths from Alzheimer's disease have jumped 55 percent, and in a quarter of those cases the heavy burden of caregiving has fallen on loved ones, U.S. health officials report.
The Republican-led bill to repeal and replace Obamacare that passed the House last month would result in 23 million Americans losing their health insurance coverage, according to a much-anticipated report released Wednesday.
The Republican-led bill to repeal and replace Obamacare that passed the House last month would result in 23 million Americans losing their health insurance coverage, according to a much-anticipated report released Wednesday.
Scientists say they've developed a new blood test for identifying pancreatic cancer -- a step that might eventually allow earlier diagnosis.
Scientists say they've developed a new blood test for identifying pancreatic cancer -- a step that might eventually allow earlier diagnosis.
A new genetic test may detect anal cancer, a disease that's become more common in women, gay and bisexual men, and people with HIV.
A new genetic test may detect anal cancer, a disease that's become more common in women, gay and bisexual men, and people with HIV.
Could regular, strenuous exercise be a "fountain of youth"? New research suggests it could be -- for your cells, at least.
Could regular, strenuous exercise be a "fountain of youth"? New research suggests it could be -- for your cells, at least.
Most Americans still don't eat enough nutrient-rich foods from key groups including vegetables, fruits, whole grains and low-fat dairy, according to federal health statistics.
Most Americans still don't eat enough nutrient-rich foods from key groups including vegetables, fruits, whole grains and low-fat dairy, according to federal health statistics.
Child care experts say it's dangerous for infants to sleep in the same bed with their parents. Now, researchers report that "baby boxes" and parent education can help reduce the unsafe practice.
Child care experts say it's dangerous for infants to sleep in the same bed with their parents. Now, researchers report that "baby boxes" and parent education can help reduce the unsafe practice.
New gene-based therapies appear to significantly decrease cholesterol levels in people, and could even cut down on arterial plaque, according to results from two early drug trials.
New gene-based therapies appear to significantly decrease cholesterol levels in people, and could even cut down on arterial plaque, according to results from two early drug trials.
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