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Dyslexia May Make It Tough to Tune Out School Noise
But sitting in front of teacher or using wireless technologies might help, experts say

Ventilation Positions Comparable in Lung Syndrome Patients
Face up or down doesn't affect death risk for acute respiratory distress, study finds

The Revolving Door of Heart Failure Hospitalization
Better coordination urged to stem re-admission rate of nearly 1 in 4 people

Stroke Puts Stress on Spousal Relationship
Patient/caregiver roles often take the place of a partnership, researchers say

Doctors Spending More Time Now With Patients
Quality of care increases with longer doctor visits, researchers add

Brain Stimulation May Ease Treatment-Resistant Depression
Small study reports some people went from incapacitated to working again

Cooling May Reduce Brain Lesions in Newborns
Treatment after oxygen deprivation accounts for better motor skills later, study suggests

Breast-Feeding Benefits Moms and Babies: Report
Nursing exclusively for six months, then with foods until at least 12 months is ideal, dietitians say

Deadly Intestinal Infection Spreading Outside Hospitals
Study finds growing number of C. difficile cases among elderly

Focused Radiation May Help Some With Lung Cancer
Study reports successes, especially for those with good lung function