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Patients often struggle for access to medical records
Under federal law, every patient or a designated representative has the right to see and copy the patient's medical records. ... Read more…
Federal panel seeks clearer Lasik warnings
Patients harmed by Lasik eye surgery told federal health advisers Friday of severe eye pain, blurred vision and even a son's ... Read more…
FDA reviewing plastic ingredient BPA
The Food and Drug Administration is reconsidering the safety of a hormone-like chemical, bisphenol A, or BPA, commonly found ... Read more…
Japan sees wave of suicides using detergent
At least four people killed themselves Friday by inhaling fumes from a detergent mixed with other chemicals amid a wave of similar ... Read more…
More emergency rooms open away from hospitals
This commuter suburb near Washington, D.C., boasts new homes, shopping centers, plenty of traffic and a state-of the-art 21-room ... Read more…