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Gene therapy with HIV-derived viral gene vector shows promise in rare demyelinating brain disease. More: http://bit.ly/xZhrRabout 23 hours ago from bit.ly
Therapeutic hypothermia was associated with a significant reduction in brain injury for babies with perinatal asphyxia. http://bit.ly/2ngx0Cabout 24 hours ago from bit.ly
Surgeons report spending only 20% of their time operating - they are concerned about residency work hour restrictions. http://bit.ly/2x5zeVabout 24 hours ago from bit.ly
GOP releases less expensive, alternative healthcare reform bill focused on getting insurance to those who need it. http://bit.ly/6IM0x8:26 AM Nov 6th from bit.ly
AMA president James Rohack, MD, just announced the group supports the House healthcare reform bill. #healthreform10:05 AM Nov 5th from web
Republicans are holding HUGE rally against Dem's #healthreform bill on Capitol steps Celeb spokesmen: Jon Voight and Cliff from "Cheers."10:04 AM Nov 5th from web
Eating fast may curtail the release of hormones that help regulate appetite, leading to over-eating. More: http://bit.ly/2eySRn6:27 AM Nov 5th from bit.ly
FDA is moving into new territory: regulating/overseeing drug errors to reduce injuries from preventable misuse. More: http://bit.ly/1fFEW36:24 AM Nov 5th from bit.ly
French researchers warn that daily chest X-rays are not necessary for intubated patients in ICU setting. More: http://bit.ly/bmPsO6:20 AM Nov 5th from bit.ly
A potential genetic cause of Crohn's disease discovered. More: http://bit.ly/2h9cqY6:18 AM Nov 5th from bit.ly
Small study suggests that sleep apnea treatment may improve your golf game. More: http://bit.ly/Yb1tP6:09 AM Nov 4th from bit.ly
RI Hospital will pay $150K & install video cameras in all of its ORs after performing its 5th wrong-site surgery. More: http://bit.ly/2WYJED6:08 AM Nov 4th from bit.ly
Although the pandemic H1N1 flu tends to strike younger people, it can be life-threatening when older people are infected http://bit.ly/holgK6:06 AM Nov 4th from bit.ly
Detroit home to new deadly strain of MRSA bacteria. 5x more deadly than regular strain. More: http://bit.ly/2Xzl9v4:37 PM Nov 3rd from bit.ly
The immune systems of HIV patients who are obese may not respond to antiretroviral therapy as well. More: http://bit.ly/4wy81Y9:19 AM Nov 3rd from bit.ly
Vaccination does not appear to cause autism or other health problems in children with inborn errors of metabolism. More http://bit.ly/3lwerU9:18 AM Nov 3rd from bit.ly
FDA sends warning letter to P&G for mixing unproven supplements with medical therapies for common cold. More: http://bit.ly/1fqZA89:16 AM Nov 3rd from bit.ly
Among 3-year-olds, both direct TV watching & household TV viewing were associated with childhood aggression. More: http://bit.ly/3TWrE99:13 AM Nov 3rd from bit.ly
Some common UTI treatments may cause fetal harm in pregnant women. More: http://bit.ly/2rv2DK7:13 AM Nov 3rd from bit.ly
Interested in finding great medical bloggers on Twitter? Check out @drval 's list: @drval/medbloggers6:13 AM Nov 3rd from web