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[3/9/2010] Talk to your doc -conversations are the key to safer health care
[3/8/2010] Colorectal cancer screening could save thousands of lives in U.S., Arkansas, CDC says
[1/18/2010] Arkansas Quality Foundation Receives Blue & You Foundation Grant for Infant Mortality Program
Plavix Less Effective in Some Patients - FDA calls for 'black box' warning to alert those who don't metabolize drug well.
Clinical Trials Update: March 12, 2010
Medicine's Future Could Lie in Each Patient's Genome - In two studies, scientists quickly scanned individuals' DNA to get at causes of disease.
Daylight Savings: Not a Bright Time for All - People with SAD may be more affected by the shift in daylight, experts say
Knee Surgeon's Expectations May Differ From Yours - Before getting replacement joint, have a frank talk with your doctor, researchers say.
Young Kids to Benefit From Broader Pneumococcal Vaccine - CDC study found newest vaccine lowered chances of those under 5 getting the disease.
Variable Blood Pressure a New Stroke Risk Factor? - Big ups and downs in readings may call for specific treatments, experts say.
High-Impact Sports Might Not Harm Knee Replacements - More active patients had better joint function, study found.