by
Laura
Thursday, June 26 2008
Can you have surgery without the scars? According to an article in yesterday's Washington Post you can!
A new procedure called EsophyX Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF) performs gastrointestinal procedures through the mouth rather than incisions in the abdomen. The new technique can reduce recovery time and pain for... Read more
by
Laura
Monday, June 02 2008
We are excited to announce the launch of a new and improved
My Home and Profile! Now you can stay updated with news, articles, the latest
questions and answers, and SharePosts from our Experts and community members.
To see the changes, sign in or register right now!
Here's a rundown of the features we've... Read more
by
Laura
Tuesday, April 22 2008
HealthCentral is excited to report that Ask a Question has launched! Ask a Question is a separate site area where you can ask
and answer fellow users' questions. You can access the new feature on
any page through the "Ask a Question" widget and the new "Ask" drop
down in the top navigation.
Here's how it works:
Ask your... Read more
by
Laura
Tuesday, March 04 2008
USA Today reported that, "Prescription-drug ads prompt nearly one-third of Americans to ask their doctors about an advertised medicine, and 82% of those who ask say their physicians recommended a prescription." This comes from reporter Julie Appleby in a news article about a survey done by the newspaper, the Kaiser Family Foundation... Read more