Cleveland is helping create the medical advances that are coming out of war in Iraq

From growing new bone to advances in post-traumatic stress disorder to sophisticated prosthetic legs for bicycling and rock climbing, Cleveland hospitals are contributing to medical advances spurred by the war in Iraq.

Girl says 'I love you' to dad and jumps to her death

GEORGE TOWN: The 14-year-old girl who was found sprawled on the ground floor of her flat on Thursday had sent her father a text message saying "I love you", before jumping to her death.

Alternative treatment for management of pain and illness

The first step to counteracting the psychological effects of chronic pain and illness is to acknowledge feelings and allow ourselves to process these feelings. Lifestyle adjustments will likely have to be made, which can have a ripple effect through the life of the patient and their family.

Bridging the doctor-patient gap

Telemedicine

12°C - Sunny Spells with only patchy cloud

YOUR hair can reveal how stressed you are and even warn when a heart attack is looming, according to a new study. Stress has long been linked to cardiac problems but now we have a biological marker to measure how much pressure we are under.

Excessive work hours: a serious safety hazards for workers [The Pump Handle]

Public Citizen, the American Medical Student Association ( AMSA ) and other worker advocates petitioned the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to issue a regulation limiting the number of hours worked by medical residents. The petitioners argue that the excessive hours expected by the employers (hospitals) of these physicians-in-training cause chronic sleep deprivation and ...

Clear need for a better safety net

Clear need for a better safety net