[6/5/2008] Arkansas health care facilities receive Quality Awards

[5/19/2008] Autism spectrum disorders vary widely, affect millions

[3/28/2008] Arkansas hospitals 100% committed to reducing medical harm:

Health News

SIDS Linked to Brain Chemical Dysfunction - Improper regulation of serotonin triggered sudden death in mice, researchers report.

Lots of Sex May Prevent Erectile Dysfunction - It's the 'use it or lose it' principle at work, one expert says.

Kidney Cancer Vaccine Shows No Boost in Survival - But early-stage patients may benefit from further study of vitespen, researchers say.

Gender Plays Role in Kidney Transplant Outcomes - Increased rate of graft failure when male organs donated to females, study finds.

Screening Athletes Could Cut Sudden Cardiac Death Risk - But ECG use controversial because of cost, number of false positives, study says.

Compound in Red Wine Fights Ravages of Age - Resveratrol mimics the benefits of restricted calorie diets, study finds.

FDA Panel Calls for More Testing of Diabetes Drugs - Wants long-term studies to assure medications don't raise cardiovascular risks.

Freeze-Dried Formula May Block HIV Virus in Breast Milk - Could help prevent spread of disease in developing countries, study suggests.