Health News

Oxacillin Vs. Nafcillin: Which Is Safest?
Nafcillin and oxacillin have historically been used with no preference given to either one. That may be about to change.
For HER2+ Breast Cancer, a Potential New Treatment Course
Women with HER2+, a protein found on some women's breast cancer cells, may have a new course of treatment, according to a new study.
Stay Active to Stay Sharp
Need another reason to exercise? Reducing your risk of Alzheimer's may be as simple as working in the garden or taking a walk each day.
The Link Between Gum Health and Cognition
In a new study, gum disease was linked to faster cognitive decline in patients with Alzheimer's disease.
Why Are More Women Having Mastectomies?
In 2013, actress Angelina Jolie elected to undergo a double mastectomy after testing positive for the BRCA1 gene mutation. This mutation greatly increases the risk for breast cancer. The star encouraged other women to get tested for BRCA1, and it appears many did.
A New Formulation for Melphalan
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new formula of melphalan under the brand name Evomela to treat patients with multiple myeloma.
Cancer Screening: It Could Be Hard to Get the Facts
Most people would agree that cancer screening is a good thing. After all, you're either preventing cancer or catching it early. Unfortunately, the majority of cancer screening guidelines may be lacking in important patient information.
A New Job for Xalkori
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Xalkori (crizotinib) to treat patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who have tumors with an ROS-1 gene alteration.
The Latest on Cancer in the US
Deaths from cancer have been on the decline for years, according to a new report. But there are still some trouble spots.
What's Really on Hospital Patients' Hands?
A recent study conducted by Lona Mody, M.D., M.Sc. at the University of Michigan Medical School found that patients regularly bring multidrug-resistant organisms (bacteria and other microorganisms that have become resistant to certain antibiotics) on their hands when they are discharged from a hospital to a post-acute care facility and often acquire more multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) during their time there.