When it comes to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) you're better off doing less mouth-to-mouth and more chest compressions, according to a new study.

Researchers expect 37,000 cases of thyroid cancer this year, a significant increase from the 18,000 cases in 2000.

Who will be the first to get the swine flu vaccine once it becomes available this fall? About 159 million people.

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Research lead by the University of Otago, Christchurch provides useful new information on the extent of drug use in New Zealand, and when people first begin using drugs for non-medical purposes.

BiCOM Inc. in conjunction with The Lions Clubs of Staten Island held an educational/screening event to detect and prevent glaucoma using hand held tonometer Diaton which screens through the eyelid without use of anesthetic drops. The event was very successful, and the Lions Club members learned how to further their attempts to educate and screen the public in order to prevent blindness. Lions Club members are planning to add painless Diaton tonometry to their health screening events.

MARLBOROUGH, Mass.- August 22, 2007 - Skyscape(R), the worldwide leading service for trusted medical information by specialty for mobile devices, today announces the availability of the British National Formulary (BNF) on mobile platforms. The BNF is the preeminent resource for prescribing and drug information. By offering this resource on multiple platforms, Skyscape addresses one of the most crucial information needs of U.K. healthcare providers and establishes itself as a leader in the U.K. market.

Technology, Medical Device and Healthcare Industry Leaders To Promote Interoperability Across New Personal Telehealth Systems