Decline in oil glands might cause dad's itching

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My dad is 88, and he lives with us. He is active, very alert and interested in many things.

From BBC Health

Jaundice is a common, often temporary and relatively harmless development in newborn babies, but sometimes it's a sign of a more serious problem.

MAILBAG - Algae dangers; puzzling priorities

This is in response to the article in the Weekend paper about blue-green algae. I felt a strong need to write and let people know how deadly this is.

Jaundice in healthy newborns

A common condition in newborns, jaundice refers to the yellow color of the skin and whites of the eyes caused by excess bilirubin in the blood.

RUQ pain and abnormal labs

RUQ ultrasound showed gallbladder "sludge." Questions: 1. Likely diagnosis 2. Treatment options 12 Responses to "RUQ pain and abnormal labs" Eric June 20th, 2008 / 11:42 am OK, I'm a rank amateur, but six ...

Legionnaire's disease is neither common nor rare

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: The second day after my husband returned from a business trip, he came down with a cough and a high temperature.

DRMC nurse named to the DFW 'Great 100 Nurses'

The Administrative Director for Women's Services at Denton Regional Medical Center, Ms.

Stool Color Changes

Stool Color & Texture Changes What color is normal stool? Stool is most commonly brown in color, and many people become curious or concerned when the color of their stool changes.

Roche Diagnostics Provides Software Upgrade For Its Cobas B 221 Bloodgas Analyzer

Main Category: Medical Devices Also Included In: IT / Internet / E-mail Roche Diagnostics announced the global launch of an enhanced software for its flagship bloodgas analyzer; the cobas b 221 system.

Dr. Weil: Does aromatherapy work?

A: While the pleasant, uplifting effects of some odors have been known for centuries, modern, condition-specific aromatherapy based on essential oils is usually traced back to the work of French chemist ...