Texas announces first local Zika case (Update)
Texas has announced its first case of local Zika virus, making it the second US state after Florida to say it likely has mosquitoes spreading the disease that can cause birth defects.
Nov 28, 2016
Archive: 28/11/2016
Program helps teens 'get the message' about distracted driving
A program to educate teens about distracted driving—including a tour of a hospital trauma center and testimony from a trauma survivor—can increase awareness of the dangers of texting, cell phone use, and other distractions ...
Nov 28, 2016
Most people at risk for osteoporisis fractures are not evaluated and treated
Osteoporosis is preventable and treatable, but only a small proportion of people at risk for fractures are evaluated and treated, according to new osteoporosis guidelines written by an expert panel headed by Loyola Medicine ...
Nov 28, 2016
Many primary care doctors are reluctant to talk about medical errors, study finds
While most primary care physicians would provide some information about a medical error, only a minority would fully disclose important information about potentially harmful medical errors to patients, a new survey shows.
Nov 28, 2016
