12/3/2008
Blood Pressure Pill Combo More Effective Than Diuretics
Study suggests need to change therapeutic guidelines
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12/3/2008
Report Confirms Source of Contaminated Heparin
A man-made chemical was added to the blood thinner imported from China |
12/3/2008
Hepatitis C Therapy Useless for Some
Those who don't respond at first not helped by maintenance treatment, study shows |
12/3/2008
Epilepsy Drug May Raise Autism Risk in Offspring
Yet another reason pregnant women should avoid this medication, experts say |
12/3/2008
School-Based Program Can Change Kids' Lives
A Seattle project was linked to better education, mental health 15 years later |
12/3/2008
Prostate Cancer Stimulates Nerve Growth
And this phenomenon is tied to more aggressive disease, researchers say |
12/3/2008
Latest Breast Imaging Techniques Offer New Views
Neither will replace mammography for screening yet, experts say
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12/3/2008
C-Section Might Boost Baby's Asthma Risk
Large study suggests the procedure impairs healthy immune response |
12/3/2008
Depression Linked to Increase in Abdominal Fat
Dutch researchers made the connection after studying adults ages 70 to 79 |
12/3/2008
Bogus Stem Cell Therapies Sold on Internet
New guidelines are aimed at combating less responsible uses, claims, experts say |
12/3/2008
Memory Formation Different in Those With Stress-Related Psychiatric Disorders
Study may lead to new treatments for PTSD, researchers say |
12/3/2008
Breathing Exercises Can Help Ease Asthma
Approach improves quality of life, lowers stress, study finds |
12/3/2008
Exercise Eases Obesity and Anger in Kids
After-school aerobics helped youngsters feel better mentally, physically, researchers say |
12/3/2008
Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 3, 2008
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD - Adults)
- Erectile Dysfunction
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12/3/2008
'Self-Embedding' a Troubling Trend Among Teens
Patients typically wound themselves, then place objects in the wound, researchers say |
12/3/2008
More High-Risk Women Preempt Breast Cancer
Growing number with genetic, familial susceptibilities opt for double mastectomy |
12/2/2008
Another Study Warns of Risk From Cardiac Surgery Drug
Patients given Trasylol have a higher death risk, data review finds |
12/2/2008
Scientists Report Mental 'Body-Swapping'
In experiments, people felt physical sensation when a mannequin's body was touched |
12/2/2008
Children of U.S. Farmworkers Often Uninsured
Problem is worst among migrant, immigrant families, study finds |
12/2/2008
Rapid Response Teams Don't Cut Hospital Heart Attacks, Death Rates
Money may be better spent in other areas, experts say |
