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Pages to Doctors Don’t Always Hit the Mark
Mistakes can cause treatment delays and jeopardize care, review suggests

Surging Internet Use Cutting Into Family Time
Rise of Facebook, Twitter coincides with 30% drop in hours spent together, report finds

Health Tip: Dispose of Syringes Safely
Put them in a secure container

’Cell Phone Elbow’ -- A New Ill for the Wired Age
Cubital tunnel syndrome results from prolonged flexing of the elbow, experts say

More Assisted Reproduction, But Fewer Multiple Births
Technology use growing worldwide, but not as many embryos being transferred, research shows

Fertility Treatment Twins More at Risk for Hospitalizations
Couples using assisted reproductive technology should be made aware, researcher says

Device Offers Hope for Patients With Leaky Heart Valve
May be option for those too sick for open-heart surgery, study suggests

Telemedicine Helps Experts Treat Stroke From Afar
AHA recommendations aim to improve care in underserved patients

Brain-Computer Interface Posts Message on Twitter
Electrical signals ID letters for texting, giving home-bound a way to communicate, team says

Topical Treatment May Ease Erectile Dysfunction
In rat study, application of nanoparticles restored potency