Breast cancer: A low-fat diet may improve survivors’ outlook

New research investigates whether following a low-fat diet after being diagnosed with breast cancer improves the patient’s outcome.

Fasting before a blood test: What you need to know

For some kinds of blood tests, the patient may be required to fast beforehand. In this article, learn about fasting for blood tests.

News From The Journal Of The American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgeons: March 2012

Spine Patient Outcomes Research Trial (SPORT) Provides Lessons in Treatment and Care The Spine Patient Outcomes Research Trial (SPORT) is the first comprehensive study to look at the effectiveness of different treatments for low back and leg pain…

Probiotics Reduce Infections For Patients In Intensive Care

Traumatic brain injury is associated with a profound suppression of the patient’s ability to fight infection. At the same time the patient also often suffers hyper-inflammation, due to the brain releasing glucocorticoids in response to the injury…