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Skin cancer on the rise among young adults: US study
Apr 02, 2012 11:58 EDT
Skin cancer is on the rise among young adults, according to a US study on Monday that suggests using indoor tanning beds and failing to protect against childhood sunburns may be to blame.
US recalls India-made birth control pills
Feb 27, 2012 12:33 EST
A batch of birth control pills manufactured in India for US distribution has been recalled due to a packaging error that could make the pills ineffective, US health authorities said on Monday.
Beware "toasted skin" with heated seats: reports
Feb 23, 2012 17:19 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Butt warmers in cars may ease the frigid winter commutes, but dermatologists warn that extended exposures to seat heaters can lead to a skin condition called "toasted skin syndrome."
Pfizer recalls birth control pills in US
Feb 01, 2012 20:32 EST
US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has recalled one million packets of birth control pills over a packaging error that could put women at risk of unintended pregnancy.
Pfizer recalls million US contraceptive packets
Feb 01, 2012 15:17 EST
US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer on Wednesday recalled one million packets of birth control pills over a packaging error that could put women at risk of unintended pregnancy.
US study finds link between HPV and heart disease
Oct 24, 2011 18:19 EDT
US researchers have found evidence of a link between human papillomavirus infection and heart disease in women who have no other risk factors, said a first-of-its-kind study published Monday.
Infections after prostate biopsy on the rise
Oct 13, 2011 19:57 EDT
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Serious infections after prostate biopsies appear to be on the rise in the U.S., possibly fueled by antibiotic-resistant bacteria, a new study of elderly men suggests.
Colds and stomach bugs not tied to cerebral palsy
Sep 29, 2011 16:22 EDT
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Despite concerns that a mother's infections during pregnancy may raise her baby's risk of cerebral palsy, common colds and stomach flu were not tied to the birth defect in a new study.
Insulin spray aided memory in Alzheimer's study
Sep 12, 2011 16:05 EDT
CHICAGO (Reuters) - A daily spritz of insulin in the nose helped improve memory skills in people with Alzheimer's-linked memory problems, U.S. researchers said on Monday.
After prostate surgery, some men leak during sex
Aug 04, 2011 14:49 EDT
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Incontinence during sex is a long-lasting problem for roughly one in eight men who've had their prostate removed due to cancer, a study of more than 1,400 patients has found.
Major League Baseball injuries increasing
Aug 01, 2011 12:49 EDT
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Injuries among Major League Baseball players are on the rise, despite advances in conditioning methods and injury treatments, according to research published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine.
Palms scanned to cut medical errors at NYC hospital
Jul 28, 2011 11:56 EDT
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A New York City hospital has stopped asking many patients to dig out health insurance cards and fill in endless forms, instead identifying them by scanning the unique lattice of veins in their palm.
Veins in palms scanned to reduce medical errors at NYC hospital
Jul 27, 2011 22:51 EDT
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A New York City hospital has stopped asking many patients to dig out health insurance cards and fill in endless forms, instead identifying them by scanning the unique lattice of veins in their palm.
Secondhand smoke tied to teens' hearing loss
Jul 18, 2011 16:37 EDT
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Teens who are exposed to secondhand smoke may be at a higher risk of hearing loss, researchers have found.
Analysis: Data may help Bristol/Pfizer clot drug catch rivals
Jun 16, 2011 16:40 EDT
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bristol-Myers Squibb Co and Pfizer Inc could provide new data within days on an experimental blood thinner, revealing its potential in a highly lucrative market for millions of patients with dangerously irregular heart rhythms.
Vegetarian diet linked to lower cataract risk
Apr 08, 2011 17:19 EDT
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Eating less meat and more vegetables is tied to a lower risk of cataracts, a British study says.
Simple treatment cuts preterm births by 45 percent
Apr 06, 2011 15:18 EDT
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Treating high-risk pregnant women with the hormone progesterone cut their rate of premature delivery by 45 percent and helped lower the risk of breathing complications in their babies, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday.
FDA approves Bristol-Myers melanoma drug
Mar 25, 2011 16:21 EDT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The first drug to help patients with advanced melanoma live longer won U.S. approval on Friday, a major step in the fight against one of the deadliest types of cancer.
Serena back home after blood clot treatment
Mar 02, 2011 16:35 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Serena Williams was recovering at her Los Angeles home after undergoing emergency treatment for a blood clot in one of her lungs, the former world number one confirmed on Wednesday.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Manhattan, NY, United States |
| Coordinates | 40°44′31.09″N 73°58′26.52″W / 40.7419694°N 73.9740333°WCoordinates: 40°44′31.09″N 73°58′26.52″W / 40.7419694°N 73.9740333°W |
| Organization | |
| Care system | Private |
| Hospital type | Multidisciplinary |
| Affiliated university | New York University |
| Services | |
| Emergency department | ER |
| Beds | 1069 |
| History | |
| Founded | 1841 |
| Links | |
| Website | home page |
| Lists | Hospitals in the United States |
