Recurring Dislocations? New Shoulder Repair Technique Effective When Standard Procedures Are Not

Sunday, December 6th, 2009

The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated joint in the human body, occurring most often in young, athletic people. New research from the University of Michigan Health System shows patients who have recurrent shoulder dislocations may benefit from surgical reconstruction using cadaver bone and cartilage to essentially 'sculpt' ...

What Is Vulvar Cancer? What Causes Vulvar Cancer?

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

Vulvar cancer, or vulval cancer is an uncommon cancer of the outer surface area of the female genitalia. The symptoms of vulvar cancer include pain, itching and bleeding of the vulva. The vulva is made up of the outer part of the vagina, the clitoris, and two ...

Nicotine Levels Higher In Children Exposed To Secondhand Smoke In The Home

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

New research published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, supports the World Health Initiative's efforts for a home smoking ban, according to researchers at Johns Hopkins University. Specifically, hair nicotine concentrations were higher in children exposed to secondhand ...

Mystery Surrounds Possibilities For Public Option Compromise In Senate Health Bill

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

Controversy regarding the public option provision in the Senate's health bill remains fierce, leading many to wonder what a compromise would look like, The Christian Science Monitor reports. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid needs to win a majority of centrist votes for health care reform in the Senate ...