Telesurgery (operating on a patient remotely using a surgical robot via a secure telecommunication link) appears to be as ...

The U.S. is giving $1.6 million to researchers to study how the hepatitis B vaccine affects newborns in Guinea-Bissau. Local ...

Central retinal artery occlusion can result in permanent vision loss. Effective treatment is lacking. We conducted a phase 3, double-blind, double-dummy, randomized, controlled trial involving ...

“Well, we don’t have as much evidence as we would like on steroid use during pregnancy,” the obstetrician warned my co-author, Natalia Emanuel, as she wrote a prescription for inhaled corticosteroids ...

First randomised controlled trial of telesurgery finds it a ‘feasible solution’ for uneven distribution of medical services.

By Priyanjana Pramanik, MSc. A small but rigorous randomized trial suggests paracetamol may be a feasible alternative to ibuprofen for late PDA treatment, while underscoring the need for larger ...

US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has repeatedly claimed in public statements that most vaccines recommended for children in the US have not been tested against placebos, ...

A brief, calorie-restricted diet centered almost entirely on oats led to a surprisingly strong and lasting reduction in cholesterol in people with metabolic syndrome. A very short dietary intervention ...

Medical research shapes healthcare every day, but not all studies are created equal. Knowing the differences can help you feel more confident reading health information online and understanding what ...

Thought LeadersAoife Hayes, Kevin O'Regan & Julie ScanlonClinical Trials Assitant, Operations Manager & Quality Assurance ManagerAtlantia Clinical Trials Food clinical trials may not be as familiar to ...