Healthcare Today

Prescription Drugs
Jeff Rossen reports on new evidence that Americans are taking chances with their health and even their lives because they're financially strapped.
Electronic Medical Records
E-prescribing can lower healthcare costs by billions of dollars.

Accidental Overdose
According to a new study, the number of unintentional overdose deaths from non-medical use of prescription drugs has risen dramatically in the U.S.
Transplant
Robert Bazell reports on the successful outcome from 12 specialists who completed a face transplant at the Cleveland Clinic.

Face Transplant
Tracie Potts reports a facially-disfigured woman has undergone the first US face transplant.
Med Mannequins
A medical center in Hanover, NH has unveiled cutting edge technology- human simulators that help medical personnel prepare for real life emergencies.

Stem Cell Guidelines
Experts created new stem cell guidelines to help patients considering treatment.
Robot IVs
Pediatric IV's require special preparation because most drugs are not made for children.

Nurses
Carol Ann Riddell profiles a group of nurses who prove that laughter can be the best medicine.
Med Student Depression
Medical students have an increased risk for depression.

Health Insurance
People who are out of work are able to find affordable health insurance by looking online.
Brand vs Generic
A new study finds brand name drugs for heart disease are not superior to generics.

Radiologist Memory
Attaching a patient picture to x-ray scans may improve the radiologist's interpretation.
Portable Stroke
Portable CT scans can reduce the time it takes to give stroke patients life-saving treatment.

Pill Popping
Dr. Nancy Snyderman talks with Matt Lauer about the high use of prescription medication in the United States.
ICU Mobility
Getting up and moving around is better for most ICU patients, compared to bed rest.

Vitamins
Robert Bazell reports on some vitamins that may not be effective as once thought.
Happiness
Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports on the new research from the British Medical Journal which shows that happiness is contagious.

Emergency Care
Nationwide, hospitals in the US are becoming overcrowded and unable to provide adequate health care to the population.
Blackberry Buzz
Cellphone users may suffer the same brain-disruption as amputees when it comes to reaching for their mobile devices.

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