8/19/2008
Zoledronic Acid Protects Bones of Women Getting Breast Cancer Treatment
Drug countered effect of endocrine therapy in premenopausal patients, study finds |
8/19/2008
Arsenic in Drinking Water Raises Diabetes Risk
Even low levels, like those found in U.S., could boost the odds, study finds |
8/19/2008
Mathematical Model Helps Predict Cancer Tumor Size
Calculations were close to what was actually seen in clinical practice, Stanford team says |
8/19/2008
Obesity Rates Up in 37 States: Report
At least 20% of adults are obese in every state except Colorado |
8/19/2008
Cognitive Score Changes Over Time May Hint at Dementia
Study authors stress new method is a complement to current testing
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8/19/2008
Vitamin B, Folate Supplements Won't Help Heart
In fact, new study hints they might be hazardous |
8/19/2008
Medicare Web Site Confounds Many Seniors
Confusing information, complex language makes site hard to use, researchers say |
8/19/2008
Silver-Coated Ventilator Tubes Cut Risk of Pneumonia
Antimicrobial properties blocked bacteria formation, delayed onset of lung inflammation |
8/19/2008
Ultrasound Used to Predict Heart Attack Risk
Provides noninvasive way to identify plaques, improve effectiveness of therapy |
8/19/2008
More Juices Found to Affect Drugs' Effectiveness: Study
Orange and apple join grapefruit on list of drinks that may pose problems |
8/19/2008
Imaging System Lets Doctors 'See' Cancer During Surgery
Fluorescent dyes light up diseased tissue on video monitors, helping spare healthy cells |
8/19/2008
Low Vitamin D Raises Women's Hip Fracture Risk
Too many Americans aren't getting enough of the sun-sourced nutrient, researchers say |
8/19/2008
Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 19, 2008
- Obesity
- Epilepsy
- Women's Health
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8/19/2008
Living to 100 Doesn't Mean Living Poorly
Staying healthy, independent is what usually gets folks to this advanced age, study finds |
8/19/2008
ED Drug Relieves Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
In men with enlarged prostates, daily Cialis showed benefit without side effects |
8/19/2008
Reaching the Heart Through the Wrist
Though procedure is used less often, it reduces bleeding problems, study finds |
8/18/2008
Reaching the Heart Through the Wrist
Though procedure is used less often, it reduces bleeding problems, study finds |
8/18/2008
Low Vitamin D Raises Women's Hip Fracture Risk
Too many Americans aren't getting enough of the sun-sourced nutrient, researchers say |
8/18/2008
Immune Response May Hinder Stem Cell Treatments
This unexpected reaction must be overcome to ensure therapeutic success, experts say |
8/18/2008
Older Patients Less Likely to Be Taken to Trauma Centers
Authors of new study say aim is to generate awareness of the problem |
