Who Thrives After Surgery?

A new test for frailty may help physicians decide how elderly patients will fare after surgery.

http://nyti.ms/dII2QF

Doctor Says a Device He Invented Poses Risks

Scott Augustine, who invented the Bair Hugger, which warms patients during operations, says the machine shouldn't be used on those receiving implant devices like artificial heart valves.

http://nyti.ms/fwoDlr

Real Evidence for Diets That Are Just Imaginary

When people imagined themselves eating M & M's or pieces of cheese, they became less likely to gorge themselves on the real thing, research shows.

http://nyti.ms/gmIyl3

Review Suggests Benefits in Estrogen

A new review of data suggests that certain women who take estrogen to treat menopause symptoms may actually be protected from breast cancer.

http://nyti.ms/gzA0s0

10 Apps That Make Magic on Your iPad

Apps that work wonders by making life easier and more fun.

http://nyti.ms/i0Cx8Z

Medical Illustrations as Art

Tentoonstelling met illustraties van Frank Netter

http://nyti.ms/funjW5

New evidence on aspirin lowering cancer death rates

Interessant artikel om eens te lezen...

http://bit.ly/gIlMgj

Helft van Europeanen kampt met overgewicht

Er is nog werk aan de winkel...

http://m.deredactie.be/cm/vrtnieuws.mobile/mbuitenland/1.920389

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Google Opens Doors to E-Bookstore

Google Opens Doors to E-Bookstore

The Google eBookstore may be a boon to independent bookstores that have signed on to sell e-books on their Web sites through Google.

http://nyti.ms/gFkByq

Panel Votes to Expand Surgery for Less Obese

Panel Votes to Expand Surgery for Less Obese

Current guidelines say weight-loss surgery is appropriate for people who have failed to lose weight through diet and exercise and have a body mass index of 40 and above.

http://nyti.ms/eIfHh4

Top 10 Android Apps

APP SMART: Top 10 Android Apps

Bob Tedeschi puts together a list of his favorite apps for Android, and most of them are free.

http://nyti.ms/f9m0Ju