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15 February 2007

Breastfed Babies Become Upwardly Mobile Adults
14 February 2007

Anita Roddick Has Hepatitis C
Pregnancy-Related Heart Failure Explained, Symptoms Reversed
Safeway Health Plan Reduces Company Costs, Promotes Preventive Health
Heart Health Fun Facts And Tips
Prediction Of Heart Disease Risk In Women Improved
New York Mayor Urges Federal Government To Pay For Sept 11 Health Care
13 February 2007

Controversies In The Treatment Of Male Infertility: When To Treat And When To Send To ART
PET Scans For Decision-Making In Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma: A Single-Institution Evaluation
A Simple Test Distinguishes Between Bipolar Disorder And Depression
New Breast Cancer Survival Data From The Intergroup Exemestane Study (IES) Published In The Lancet Today
Switching Breast Cancer Drugs Reduces Relapse
Does A Doctor's Style Of Dress Impact A Patient's Perception Of Care? Apparently Not
Surprising Airbag Hazards Among Research Findings At Hearing Safety Conference
FDA Revises Label Warnings On The Antibiotic Ketek
Nexavar Shown To Significantly Extend Survival For Patients With Advanced Liver Cancer
SkinMedica(R) Announces Commercial Launch Of Desonate(TM) (desonide) Gel 0.05 Percent With Patented Hydrogel Technology For Treatment Of Atopic Dermat
Day Time Napping Linked To Healthier Heart And Longer Life
12 February 2007

Chemical In Male Sweat Increases Cortisol And Sexual Arousal In Heterosexual Women
New Pan-European Guidelines On The Treatment Of Diabetes, Cardiovascular And Valvular Heart Diseases Published
Characterization And Management Of Postoperative Hemorrhage Following Upper Retroperitoneal Laparoscopic Surgery
Scientists Find New Genetic Explanation For Type 2 Diabetes
Biogen Idec Initiates Randomized, Registrational Trial Of Lumiliximab For Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Viagra To Be Sold Over The Counter
Gene Variant Reduces Risk Of Breast Cancer
11 February 2007

Parkinsons' Helped By Marijuana-Lke Chemicals In Brain
Patientswith Heart ICDs Have Less Driving Restrictions
New Study Discovers How Pycnogenol Lowers Blood Glucose Levels In Type 2 Diabetes
64th Person Dies Of Bird Flu In Indonesia
FDA Approves Weight-Loss Product Alli™ (orlistat 60 Mg Capsules) Over-The-Counter
10 February 2007

Possible Genetic Link To Schizophrenia, Alcoholism, Parkinson's Disease Identified
First-Degree Fetal Heart Block May Be Reversible
Update On Tufts Vitamin K Research
09 February 2007

Patient Satisfaction Surveys Prompting Hospitals To Improve Patient Experiences
Severe Autism Spectrum Disorder Could Be Reversible
Growth Factors Given With Chemotherapy Associated With Increased Risk Of Blood Diseases
UK Shop Meat Checked For Bird Flu Virus
Autism Prevalence In The U.S. Rises To 1 In 150
Erectile Dysfunction From Bike Riding: New Report From Harvard Medical School Explains How To Protect Yourself
As Many As 1 In 150 American Children Could Have An Autism Spectrum Disorder
08 February 2007

Increasing Number Of Women In India Serving As Surrogate Mothers, Reuters Reports
Cats Should Be Monitored For Avian Flu Says FAO
Controversial Electroconvulsive Therapy Helps Severe Depression, From The Harvard Mental Health Letter
MRI Contrast Agent Linked To Complication In Renal Patients
New Treatment For Psoriasis Is Highly Effective
Not Enough Sleep Could Make Your Child Overweight
FDA Approves Over The Counter Weight Loss Pills
07 February 2007

Human Skin Has Many More Types Of Bacteria Than Previously Thought
Environmental Toxicants Like Lead, Mercury Target Stem Cells
FDA Approves Genetic Test That Predicts Likelihood Of Breast Cancer Return
Anti-bleeding Drug Increases Death Risk Following Heart Surgery
WHO Cautions Thailand Against Issuing Compulsory License For Abbott's Antiretroviral Kaletra
Alliance Pharmaceutical Corp. Completes The Manufacture Of Oxygent (TM) For Clinical Trials
Research Explores Chiropractic's Effect On Diabetes
Consumer Group Petitions FDA To Ban Some Contraceptive Pills
06 February 2007

Sharp Rise In American Youth Suicides
Loneliness In Old Age Linked To Alzheimer's
Do Cigarette Warning Labels Work? Results From Four Countries
Texas Governor Perry Stands Firm On HPV Vaccination Mandate For Schoolgirls
Study Reports 70% Of Barrett's Esophagus Patients Cured At One-Year Follow-Up In Multi-Center Study
Uncontrolled Exercise-Induced Asthma Limits Physical Activity
Condition That Causes Irregular Periods Can Lead To Fertility Problems
New Treatments Fight GVHD In Bone Marrow Transplant Patients
05 February 2007

Erectile Dysfunction Affects 18 Million Men In The United States
Presidential Hopeful John Edwards Launches Detailed Health Care Plan
UK Slaughtering 160,000 Turkeys To Contain H5N1 Bird Flu Outbreak
The Penile Suspensory Ligament: Abnormalities And Repair
Risk Of Renal Insufficiency In African-Americans After Radical Nephrectomy For Kidney Cancer
Study Reveals 1.6 Million Pediatric Soccer Injuries From 14-Year Period
Tarceva : European Approval For Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
Young People With Eating Disorders Lack Support
04 February 2007

Strong Link Found Between Muscle Damage In Childbirth, Fallen Bladder
03 February 2007

British Bird Flu Is Asian Strain Of H5N1 Virus
H5N1 Killed 2600 Poultry In England
American Academy Of Dermatology: High-Tech Acne Treatments Light The Way For Future Long-Term Solution To Common Skin Condition
Alveolus, Inc. Launches AERO(TM) Hybrid Tracheobronchial Stent System In U.S.
02 February 2007

Reversal Of Early VCJD Symptoms May One Day Be Possible
Binge Eating Is A Major Public Health Burden In The US
America Steps Up Readiness For Flu Pandemic
Chromium Picolinate Shows Greater Clinical Benefits In Diabetes Management Than Other Forms Of Chromium Supplements
01 February 2007

No-Cost, In-Home Care For Elderly Provided By Family Members Amounts To An Estimated $306B Annually
Richard Branson Launches Virgin Stem Cell Bank
Trial On Anti-HIV Gel For Women Stopped
Abnormal Circadian Rhythm Of Diuresis Or Nocturnal Polyuria In Some Kids With Enuresis/Hypercalciuria Related To Raised Daytime Sodium Retention
Ranbaxy Gains FDA Approval To Market Amoxicillin And Clavulanate Potassium For Oral Suspension USP
Heart Disease In Women Linked To Air Pollution
31 January 2007

Concord Grape Juice Has Heart-health Benefits Like Red Wine
Top 10 Things You Should Know About Antidepressants
Discovery of Protein That Causes Blood Vessel Leakage And Swelling In Eyes
US Parents And Doctors Concerned About The Haste To Vaccinate Pre-teen Girls Against Cervical Cancer
Nicotine: The Link Between Cigarette Smoking And Kidney Disease Progression?
MedInsight(SM) Announces Clinical Trial Results Of Low-dose Naltrexone; Potential Breakthrough For Crohn's Disease Patients
FDA Approves NovoLog(R) Category Change For Use In Pregnant Women With Type 1 Diabetes
Neurological Illness Affects Millions Of Americans
Drug Ads On TV May Infuence Americans To Overmedicate
30 January 2007

Folic Acid May Prevent Cleft Lip And Palate
Couple Awarded $1.5m After Prempro Caused Breast Cancer
Natural Birth May Cause Tiny Bleeding In Baby's Brain
UK Still Has Long Way To Go In War On Killer Hospital Bugs
Par Pharmaceutical Receives Approval Of Generic Inderal-LA(R)
Empi Announces FDA Clearance Of Select(TM) TENS Device
Time, Therapy Spur Recovery From Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Thailand Invokes WTO Rule To Sell Generics For HIV And Heart Disease Drugs
29 January 2007

Not Enough Of The Right Fats Can Make Children Overweight
Too Many UK Women Are Overweight At Start Of Pregnancy
Gene Therapy Of AIDS
Light At Night Is Dangerous To Health
Newer Class Of Antidepressants Similar In Effectiveness, Side Effects Differ
New Results From The ESPRIT Trial Confirm That Dipyridamole Plus Aspirin Is The Treatment Of Choice For Preventing Recurrent Stroke
Biogen Idec Initiates Phase III Trial Of Galiximab For Follicular Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Half Of Americans Metabolize Sugar And Fat Differently Which Can Increase Diabetes Risk
28 January 2007

New Bird Flu Outbreak In Japan Is H5N1
Many Russian Women Drink During Pregnancy
27 January 2007

Freeze State Payment To Hospitals, Says Spitzer, New York Governor
President Bush Delivers State Of The Union Address, USA
Is Cosmetic Surgery Right For You?
26 January 2007

ED Drugs Prove Effective, Safe For Men With Diabetes
New Guidelines For Assessing Lymphoma Treatment
Tuberculosis Intervention Program Improves Patient Outcomes
New Drug Therapy To Combat GVHD In Stem-Cell Patients Shows Significant Reduction In Deaths
Low-Dose Steroids Reduce Joint Damage From Rheumatoid Arthritis
No Added Risk To Baby If Your Caffeine Intake Is Moderate During Pregnancy
Children Raised Near Busy Roads Have Poorer Lungs
Potential Breakthrough For Schizophrenia Treatment
Increase The Odds Of Quitting Smoking
Brain Damage Gives Clues On How To Quit Smoking With Ease
25 January 2007

Dietary Supplement Selenium Reduces HIV Viral Load, Increases CD4+ T Cell Count, Study Says
Gastrointestinal Graft-versus-Host Disease - OrBec(r) Pivotal Phase 3 Clinical Trial Results Published In Journal 'Blood'
Birds And Their Droppings Can Carry Over 60 Diseases
Carbon Monoxide Benefits In The Spotlight
Bird Flu Reappears In Europe On A Hungarian Farm
Can't Cure Common Cold, But Coffee Benefits Perk
New Pennsylvania Law Defines End-of-life Care Decision Making Process
Phase III ACTEMRA(TM) (tocilizumab) Study Results Demonstrate Significant Improvement In Signs And Symptoms Of Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Take Folic Acid For Brain Health
American Red Cross Blood Supply Remains At Critical Level
Hundreds With Suspected Stomach Flu On QEII Cruise Ship
Embolization Versus Surgery for Treatment of Fibroids
24 January 2007

Agitated Behavior In Dementia Significantly Reduced By Regular Acupressure
Number Of HIV Cases In South Korea Increasing, Report Says
Microwave Kills Kitchen Germs
Dipyridamole Plus Aspirin Is The Treatment Of Choice For Preventing Recurrent Stroke, New Results From The ESPRIT Trial Confirm
Topical Anaesthetic Spray Delays Ejaculation By Five Times As Long Says New Study
Endurance Athletes With Ventricular Arrhythmias Have Dysfunctional Right Ventricles
South Africa Urged To Isolate Patients With New Deadly TB Strain To Avoid Pandemic
Wyeth Receives Approvable Letter From FDA For Pristiq (Desvenlafaxine Succinate) For The Treatment Of Major Depressive Disorder
Keeping Your Mind Active May Delay Alzheimer's
23 January 2007

Taking A Daily Selenium Supplement Can Slow Down HIV
Studies Examine Pregnancy Among Nurses Exposed To Chemotherapy, STI Counseling For Young Women, Preventing Alcohol-Exposed Fetuses
Antidepressants Double Risk Of Bone Fracture
Pregnant Mothers Pass Stem Cells To Their Diabetic Babies To Help Them Make Insulin
Results Show XELOX (Xeloda(R) Plus Oxaliplatin) Provides Equivalent Overall Patient Survival Compared To FOLFOX In Advanced Colorectal Cancer
Dermatologist Discovers 'Oral Nickel' Cures Most Common Jewelry Allergies
22 January 2007

Training Breathing Muscles Improves Swimming Muscles' Performance
Owning A Dog Is Good For Your Health
Brain Scan Predicts Difference Between Altruistic And Selfish People
ChromeMate(R) Favorably Influences Genes That Promote Muscle Development, Burning Of Brown Fat
UK Doctors Alarmed At Decline In Cervical Smear Tests
Hong Kong Policy To Deny Some Mainland Chinese Pregnant Women From Entering Territory To Give Birth
Fosamax And Its Consequences - Drug May Result In Countless Lawsuits
GlaxoSmithKline Receives First European Approval For Wellbutrin XR®
Codman's DURAFORM™ Implant Receives Two New Indications For Use In Europe
Abbott M2000™ Instrument And Viral Load Tests For HIV-1 And HCV Approved In Canada
21 January 2007

Web-based Referral Management System Makes It Easy To Electronically Track And Manage Patient Referrals And Medical Records
FDA Approves LIALDA (mesalamine), The First Oral Once-Daily Mesalamine For Patients With Active, Mild To Moderate Ulcerative Colitis
Young Girls Should Receive Cervical Cancer Vaccine, Says American Cancer Society
Tax Benefits For Private Health Insurance Proposed By Bush
Indonesia Confirms New Human Bird Flu Death
Highly Pathogenic Bird Flu Case Confirmed In South Korea
20 January 2007

Greater Transparency Urged About Use Of Aborted Foetuses In Stem Cell Research
Long-Term Narcotics Use For Back Pain May Be Ineffective And Lead To Abuse
Chiropractic Care May Help Children With Learning Disorders And Dyslexia
S-1 Oral Anticancer Agent Improves Patients' Survival In Adjuvant Gastric Cancer Trial Versus Surgery Alone
19 January 2007

Sanitation Has Been The Greatest Medical Advance
Folic Acid Increases Mental Agility In The Elderly
Nicotine In American Cigarettes Up By 11 Per Cent
Periodontal Disease And Pancreatic Cancer Linked
18 January 2007

US Cancer Deaths Fall Second Year In A Row Despite Growing And Aging Population
New Study Says Napoleon Died Of Stomach Cancer
Aastrom Treats Patients In Adult Stem Cell Clinical Trial For Osteonecrosis
Spanish Flu Gives Clues To Deadliness Of Avian Flu
17 January 2007

Patients With Drug-Eluting Stents Should Take Anti-platelet Medication For 12 Months To Avoid Fatal Heart Attacks
Common Blood Test Can Help Distinguish Between Mononucleosis And Tonsillitis
Some Patients Dissatisfied Following Closed Reduction Of Nasal Fractures
US Fight Against Cervical Cancer Makes Pleasing But Patchy Progress
Pancreatic Cancer Linked To Poor Oral Hygiene
Clinical Study Finds Kinetin + Niacinamide Combination Reverses Many Signs Of Facial Aging
16 January 2007

The American Nurses Association Announces Support For The Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act 2007
Is Fidel Castro Deteriorating Or Recovering?
Growth Hormone Doesn't Help You Live Longer
Pigeons And Other Wild Birds Died Of Bird Flu In Thailand
Uterus Transplant Planned
GE OEC Medical Systems Signs Consent Decree With FDA; Agrees To Correct Manufacturing Deficiencies
Heska Introduces New, Improved I-STAT(R) 1 Handheld Clinical Analyzer
Lung Cancer Vaccine Enters Large-scale Clinical Trial
15 January 2007

People With Mental Health Disabilities Fare Worse In Discrimination Lawsuits
Research Into Procrastination Shows Surprising Findings
Scientists Discover Second Gene Linked To Alzheimer's
Designer Hens Lay Anti-Cancer Eggs
Chewing Gum With Natural Appetite Suppressant Could Treat Obesity
Fatigue In The Workplace Is Common And Costly
Pimobendan Can Prolong Lives Of Dogs With Heart Failure Up To Nine Months, Study Says
Johnson & Johnson Wound Management Worldwide Introduces SURGIFOAM™ Absorbable Gelatin Sponge
Biogen Idec Initiates Phase III Clinical Program Of Oral Compound Bg-12 For Multiple Sclerosis
14 January 2007

Police Confession Procedures May Lead To False Confessions - Study Addresses Psychological Elements, Incorrect Assumptions
New Diagnostics Help Fight Tuberculosis - FIND And Hain Lifescience Plan Worldwide Demonstration Projects
Be True To Your Heart With A Handful Of Almonds
Heart Defect Is Linked To Some Cases Of Migraine Headache
Not So Strange Bedfellows: Menopause And High Cholesterol
The 'Mini' Way To Stop Atrial Fibrillation In Its Tracks
Male Heart/Female Heart - It Makes A Difference
Two Women Die Of Bird Flu In Indonesia
2,400 Chickens Die Of Bird Flu In Japan
13 January 2007

Tricks Of Common Sexually Transmitted Infection Revealed By TIGR Researchers
St George's University, Grenada, In New Global Partnership To Target Developing Countries
Tips To Lose Weight And Keep It Off
Yes, Chicken Soup Can Help
12 January 2007

Can Prunes Reverse Bone Loss After Menopause? FSU Study
Long-Term Durability Of Plicator Procedure Demonstrated By Study
Gender Inequality Puts Women In Ethiopia At Increased Risk Of HIV Transmission
How Lifestyle Affects Heart Disease Explored By American Journal Of Lifestyle Medicine From SAGE
Bilingualism Has Protective Effect In Delaying Onset Of Dementia By Four Years, Canadian Study Shows
Scientists Decode Tiny STD Bug With Huge Genome
House Set To Vote On Medicare Bill To Negotiate Lower Drug Prices
Moffitt Named Melanoma Center Of Excellence
Study Finds Unexpected Results In Acid Suppression Between Two Top-Selling Widely Used OTC Heartburn Treatments
Tips From The International Hyperhidrosis Society For Sweat-Free Job Interviewing And Career Management
New Study Finds Clearblue(R) Easy Fertility Monitor To Significantly Increase Chances Of Conception
Expanded Use For TheraSphere(R) Offers Physicians An Innovative Alternative To Traditional Liver Cancer Therapies
11 January 2007

UK Regulator To Consult With Public On Human-Animal Hybrid Embryos
Newly Released Prisoners At High Risk Of Death
Chinese Farmer Recovering But Indonesian Boy Dies From Bird Flu
Want To Improve Memory? Strengthen Your Synapses. Here's How
The Prognostic Significance Of Perineural Invasion In Prostatic Cancer Biopsies
10 January 2007

Washington Post Examines Ethical Issues Of Company That Allows Parents To Select Embryo Characteristics
Women Who Have Migraine Are More Likely To Get Depressed
Non-Prescription Compound Found In Chillies Destroys Cancer Tumours Safely
New Blood Test Promises Patients Early Warning Of Heart Failure
New Treatment For Schistosomiasis (Bilharzia)
Colonography Over Colonoscopy In Patients On Blood Thinners
09 January 2007

Fast Food As Family Meals Limits Healthy Food Intake, Increases Obesity Risk
Taking Tea Without Milk Could Be Better For Your Heart
Before You Swallow It Ask Who Paid For The Study
Arnie Reveals His Plan To Reform Health Care In California
Disturbed Sleep And Heart Trouble Go Hand In Hand, Reports The Harvard Heart Letter
ORTHOVISC(R) Clinical Study Commenced To Expand Usage
08 January 2007

Obstetrician Shortage, War In Iraq Causing Pregnant Women To Forgo Prenatal Care, Have C-Sections, Washington Post Reports
Drug-resistant HIV Easier To Detect With New Test
Bulimia Linked To Sex Hormone Imbalance
Overweight Girls Risk Obesity And Heart Disease As Women
Beer Belly Men "could Die Young" As Belts And Feet Disappear
07 January 2007

Binge Drinking, Gender And Clinical Depression
Amniotic Fluid Is Excellent Source Of Stem Cells
Meningitis And Encephalitis Cases Caused By Different Bacteria
First Time Marathon Runners - Study Compares Dropouts And Race Finishers - Motivation Factors Predicted Completion Of Race
Pine Bark Can Treat Side Effects Of Hypertension Medication
FDA Approves First Medication To Combat Canine Obesity
06 January 2007

Scientists Uncover Potential Key To Brain Blood-Flow Disorders
Bulimia May Result From Hormonal Imbalance
Reduced Frontal-Lobe Activity And Impulsivity May Be Linked To Alcoholism Risk
Renal Cell Carcinoma In Children: Experience Of A Single Center
Vical Initiates Pivotal Phase 3 Trial Of Allovectin-7(R) As First-line Therapy For Metastatic Melanoma
TargeGen Selects Jak2 Inhibitor Lead (TG101348) For Clinical Development As A Potential Therapy For Myeloproliferative Diseases Including Polycythemia
Meningitis Shuts Down Schools In Rhode Island
05 January 2007

Education Level A Leading Factor In Good Health, Longevity, According To Health Economists
Herceptin Improves Survival Rate For Aggressive Breast Cancer Patients On Chemo
Bird Flu WHO Officials Praise Viet Nam And Urge Global Vigilance
Public Debates Decision To Keep Disabled Girl's Growth Stunted
CoGenesys Files To Begin Clinical Trials Of Neugranin For The Prevention Of Infections In Cancer Patients
Phase II/III Clinical Trial Of Anti-CD3 Monoclonal Antibody For Children And Adults With Recent-Onset Type 1 Diabetes
Chromium May Help Diabetes, Cholesterol, And Heart Disease
04 January 2007

Mayo Clinic Successfuly Separates Conjoined Baby Twins Abby And Maddy
Pet Hamsters Can Give You Salmonella
FDA Approves First Generic Ondansetron Tablets, Orally Disintegrating Tablets And Oral Solution
Two Anti Parkinson's Drugs Linked To Leaky Heart Valves
Be On The Lookout For Warning Signs Of Teen Suicide
Spice Up Your Health This New Year
03 January 2007

Wall Street Journal Examines HIPAA Loopholes
New Treatment Hope For Systemic Sclerosis
Smokers More Likely To Think Fate Decides Who Gets Cancer
Burden Of US Cancer Care Is Billions When You Add Up Patient Time
Tough New Superbug Known To Athletes Spreading Openly Across US And Now Canada
$5 Million Gift Establishes Judith Jaffe Multiple Sclerosis Unit At Weill Cornell Medical College
Novice Nurses Must Be Assertive Or Risk Burnout
02 January 2007

Combat Stress Linked To Heart Disease In Later Life
High Blood Pressure Male? Moderate Alcohol Could Reduce Your Heart Attack Risk
Florida Lawsuit Highlights Problems With Do No Resuscitate Orders
Could Genetic Engineering Eradicate Mad Cow Disease?
Afternoon Colonoscopies Have Higher Failure Rates Than Morning Colonoscopies
Mucinous Adenocarcinoma Of The Prostate Does Not Confer Poor Prognosis
Structural Mechanism Of The E. Coli Drug Efflux Pump AcrB
Boca Pharmacal Receives FDA Approval For Generic Pamine(R) And Pamine(R) Forte Tablets
Risk Of Acute Pancreatitis Low With Statins
Oxymetazoline As An Anti-inflammatory Drug In Nose Sprays: Mode Of Action Now Clear
Bradley Pharmaceuticals Announces Launch Of Authorized Generic Of Pamine(R) (methscopolamine Bromide)
01 January 2007

New Faslodex(TM) (fulvestrant) Data Fill 'treatment Gap' For Women With Advanced Breast Cancer - Results From A Major Clinical Trial
Stroke Incidence In USA Down Over Past 50 Years
31 December 2006

Non-Drug Treatments For Dementia Show Promise, Experts Say
Low LDL Cholesterol And Higher Occurrence Of Parkinson's Linked
Is Workers' Comp Fair? Research Finds No Link Between Cash Settlements, Future Impairment
EU Asks Libya To Recall Death Sentences Of 6 Health Workers
Mediware Delivers Integration Between HCLL(TM) Blood Bank And McKesson's Horizon Lab(TM)
30 December 2006

Exercise Response Varies With Genetics - Study Identifies Genes And Mutations Associated With Exercise Traits
FDA Approves Radiesse(R) Facial Filler For Two New Aesthetic Indications
29 December 2006

Pre-School Obesity Risk In US Poor Is Highest For Hispanic Toddlers
Cooking, Cleaning And Washing Helps You Ward Off Breast Cancer
FDA Says Food From Cloned Animals Is Safe To Eat
Public Ignorant About Poisons Found In Cigarette Smoke
28 December 2006

Herceptin Plus Chemotherapy Significantly Increases Disease-Free Survival In Breast Cancer
Belly Size Predicts Heart Disease Better Than Obesity
Theme Parks Now Offering You Trans-Fat Free Food
Serious And Deadly ICU Blood Infections Could Be Cut By Two Thirds With Basic Training
Medicare Publishes New Hospital Requirements, USA
Transmission Routes For The Bacterium Campylobacter
FDA Approves New Indication For INVANZ® (ertapenem) For The Prevention Of Surgical Site Infections Following Elective Colorectal Surgery In Adults
27 December 2006

Stem-Cell Therapy Effective In Targeting Metastatic Cancer, Researchers Find
Deadline For Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Days Away
Bird Flu Spreads In Egypt As Tenth Person Dies
Longevity Gene Delays Alzheimer's And Preserves Faculties
Hip Fractures Linked To Prolonged Use Of PPI Antacids In The Over 50s
Sugar Not Linked With Diabetes Risk
26 December 2006

New Dyslexia Theory Blames 'Noise'
Successful Rate Of Development Of Children Not Significantly Different Between Good And Bad Neighborhoods, Study Finds
Antibiotic Ear Drops Favored Over Popular Oral Antibiotics For Ear Infections
Home Health-Care Workers Have Few Legal Protections, Law Professor Finds
New Data Validate Vidaza(R) Response Rates In MDS And Report Results In AML
25 December 2006

Medical Society Advises Physicians On How To Minimize Dangers Of Contrast Dye - To Prevent Kidney Damage After Imaging Procedures
Gene Which Causes Nystagmus, A Distressing Eye Condition, Identified By Researchers At The University Of Leicester
FDA Accepts New Drug Application For SANCTURA XR(TM) Submitted By Indevus
Workers' Compensation Ratings Don't Accurately Predict Disabilities
24 December 2006

Study Takes Rare Look At How Materialism Develops In The Young
Long-Term Financial Costs Associated With Prostate Cancer Treatment
World Leaders React To Libyan Court Decision To Re-impose Death Sentences
Bird Flu Infects Three Family Members In Egypt
'Botox' Can Ease Writer's Cramp
23 December 2006

The Future Of Asthma Research
Ranbaxy Granted Final FDA Approval To Market Simvastatin 5, 10, 20 And 40 Mg Tablets
CE Mark In Europe For CORDIS ENTERPRISE™ Vascular Reconstruction Device And Delivery System To Assist In The Treatment Of Intracranial Aneurysms
22 December 2006

BlueCross BlueShield Of Tennessee Awarded CoverTN Contract
Phototherapy For Neonatal Jaundice Associated With Increased Risk Of Skin Moles In Childhood
Characteristics Of Fast-Growing Skin Cancers Identified By Study
Nepalese Maternal Mortality Rate Among Highest Worldwide, IFRC Report Says
Commercial Sex Workers In India Trained To Use Female Condoms
Prion Filter Could Prevent VCJD Spread From Donated Blood
Flu Pandemic Could Kill 62m With Poorer Countries Most Affected
Perineural Invasion Associated With Increased Cancer-Specific Mortality After External Beam Radiation Therapy For Men With Low And Intermediate-Risk
INVEGA(TM) Approved By FDA As New Treatment For Schizophrenia
21 December 2006

FDA Gives Go Ahead To Cool-Caps For HIE Babies
Reliable New PET Scan Detects Alzheimer's Without Surgery
Gut Microbes Give Us Clues To Obesity Cause And Treatment
Neurocrine Biosciences Announces Initiation Of Phase II Clinical Trials With CRF1 Antagonist For Anxiety And IBS
20 December 2006

Vietnam Confirms Avian Flu Outbreak Is Lethal Strain
Vitamin D May Help You Avoid MS
FDA Want Stricter And Clearer Safety Labels On Over The Counter Painkillers
Making Glioblastomas Starve - First Clinical Trials In The USA And Germany
Mylan Announces Final FDA Approval For Finasteride Tablets USP, 5mg
A High-Protein Diet Can Be Good For The Heart, From Harvard Medical School
Four Rules For Handling Leftovers Safely; NSF International Offers Free Tips To Help Keep Food Safe This Holiday Season
19 December 2006

The Present And Future Of Clinical Psychology Addressed By Authors
Cruise-Ship Bug Blamed For Olive Garden Gastro Sickness
Moderate Alcohol Helps You Survive Brain Injury
Natural Remedies No Better Than Placebos For Relieving Menopause
18 December 2006

Our Sense Of Smell Is Underestimated
Brains Of Recovering Alcoholics Regenerate Surprisingly Fast
Eli Lilly's Zyprexa Prompts Debate About "Off-Label" Use
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Experts Available For Interviews
Pregnant Women Can Minimize Risk Of Rodent-Based Virus
Surprising Interaction Between Genes, Gender, And Hypertension
Use Of Mammograms In Men
17 December 2006

Over 500 Sudden Unexplained Deaths Every Year, Mostly In Young Men
Year-Round Contraceptive, Elimination Of Menstrual Cycles Safe, Study Shows
When It Comes To Slimming, Diet Is More Popular Than Exercise
Cook Medical Introduces EchoTip (TM) Echogenic Needle To Improve Visibility
Bacteria Outbreak Closes Baby And Children Units In LA Hospital
16 December 2006

Ketek May Well Lose Sinusitis And Bronchitis Approval, FDA
Lapatinib (Tykerb (Reg)) To Be Evaluated In Early Stage Disease In Adjuvant Breast Cancer Settings Internationally (TEACH Clinical Trial)
Clexane (REG) / Lovenox (REG) More Effective For Preventing Venous Thromboembolism In Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke
Eculizumab Is Well-Tolerated And Shows Significant Improvement In PNH Patients (Ph III)
MabThera First-line Treatment Helps Patients With Indolent Lymphoma Live Longer
High IQ Children Become Vegetarian Adults
Why Altitute Can Make You Sick - What You Can Do About It
Xeloda(R) Plus Avastin(R) Combination May Produce Clinical Benefit In Patients With Advanced Breast Cancer
15 December 2006

Nearly 300 Olive Garden Restaurant Customers Sick In Indiana
300,000 Americans Have An AVM, As Well As Sen. Tim Johnson
As HRT Drops Breast Cancer Drops
Genomic Tests Predict Breast Cancer Treatment Response
Steroid-free Medication Lowers Rejection Rate For Kidney Transplants - Alternate Treatments Avoid The Side Effects Of Long-Term Steroid Use
FilterWire EZ(TM) Embolic Protection System Cleared By FDA For Carotid Artery Stenting
14 December 2006

Exercise Can Reduce A Smoker's Lung Cancer Risk, But Quitting Smoking Is Still Most Important
Doctors Who Take More Time With Colonoscopy Find More Tumours
Flu Vaccination In Schools Helps The Whole Community
Gender Equality Vital To Development Because It Benefits Women, Children, UNICEF Report Says
Heterosexual Male? Circumcision Helps You Avoid HIV - The Evidence Is Conclusive
Glenmark's Lead Candidate For Pain, GRC 6211, Enters Phase I In Europe
New Data Submitted To FDA Supporting Use Of Omacor With A Statin To Reduce High Triglycerides
13 December 2006

Treating Insomnia With Over-the-counter Sleep Aids, Herbal Supplements: AASM Position Statement
Useful Source On Human Papillomavirus (HPV), The Main Cause Of Cervical Cancer
Putting Perspective On Autism: A Symposium In Honor Of Dr. Isabelle Rapin And Her Numerous Contributions To The Field
FDA May Expand Antidepressant Warnings
Treating Your Prostate Cancer Sooner Rather Than Later Could Be Better Than Wait And See
9/11: Five Years On And US Health Still At Risk
ABILIFY(R) (Aripiprazole) Injection For Intramuscular Use For Adults With Agitation Associated With Schizophrenia Or Bipolar Mania Now Available
12 December 2006

Psychologist Helps Children With ADHD Make Friends
Ethical, Political Considerations Key Decisions About Mandating HPV Vaccine, NEJM Perspective Says
Recently Released Journal Articles Report On Miscarriage, PGD; Others On Diagnosis Second Opinions, Racial Disparities In Breast Cancer
FDA Says You Can Have Experimental Drugs If Your Illness Is Serious And Untreatable
Losing Over 3cm In Height In Old Age Raises Heart Attack Risk
If You Take Painkillers During Childbirth, You May Have Difficulty Breastfeeding
In Rape Cases In Which Alcohol Is Involved, Juries Reluctant To Convict
Swedish Massage Benefits Osteoarthritis Patients
Interim Analysis Finds DOXIL(R)/VELCADE(R) Combination Significantly Prolongs Time To Progression In Previously Treated Multiple Myeloma Patients
11 December 2006

Dissolving Heart Stent Created
Bird Flu Outbreak In Quail Farm In South Korea
Epidural Can Undermine Baby's Willingness To Breastfeed
Osteoporosis Meds And Jaw Pain: What's The Risk?
Five Self-Care Strategies For Depression
Gene Mutation Predicts Outcome In Blood Disorder
New Drug For Deep Vein Thrombosis Eases Treatment Regimen
Micro Forceps And Scissors For Ophthalmic Surgery
Glivec® Demonstrates Highest Five-year Overall Survival Rate In History Of Treatment For Patients With Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
NovoMix® 30 Helps People With Type 2 Diabetes Achieve Recommended Blood Glucose Targets
Smoking Worsens Knee Osteoarthritis
Video Games Fun But Pose Social, Health Risks
10 December 2006

How Interval Breast Cancer Is Detected
Taco Bell Restaurants Are Safe, Says Taco Bell
Web Sites For Eating Disorders May Harm Patients
Children With Delayed Physical Development May Grow Up To Be Better Athletes
Uses For Botulinum Toxin - A Miracle Poison - Continue To Grow
09 December 2006

GTx Announces That Ostarine Achieved Primary Endpoint Of Lean Body Mass And A Secondary Endpoint Of Improved Functional Performance
FDA Approves VELCADE(R) (Bortezomib) For Injection For Aggressive Form Of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
08 December 2006

HIV And Malaria Help Each Other Spread
Agent Orange: Scientists Outraged At "Smear" Against Dead Colleague
New Research Suggests Oxytocin's Potential For Treatment Of Two Core Autism Symptom Domains
Fresh VCJD Outbreak Feared As Third Blood Infected Patient Dies
ABILIFY(R) (aripiprazole) Demonstrated Efficacy As Long-Term Maintenance Therapy In Adults With Bipolar I Disorder
Hycamtin® (topotecan HCl) Indication Expanded To Include Treatment Of Cervical Cancer In Combination With Chemotherapy
EndoGastric Solutions(TM) Announces 80% Success Rate Of Their Endoluminal Fundoplication (ELF) Procedure Using The EsophyX(TM) Device
07 December 2006

Advisory Body To Be Set Up Following Disastrous TGN 1412 Drugs Trial
Smoking Linked To Severity Of Osteoarthritis In Men
Importance Of Personal Health Records (PHRs) Draws Support Of American College Of Physicians (ACP)
E. Coli In Green Onions - Fruit And Veg Under The Microscope
Brain Scans May Predict Schizophrenia
Gleevec(R) Demonstrates Highest Five-Year Overall Survival Rate In History Of Treatment For Patients With Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
Leading Toronto Cancer Center To Streamline Radiation Therapy With Elekta Synergy(R) And IMPAC Oncology PACS
06 December 2006

FDA To Consider Safety Of Coated Stents
Copy Cat Protein Links Feline And Human Alzheimer's
Health Care Spending In Canada To Reach $148 Billion This Year - Infants And Seniors Account For Highest Spending Per Capita
05 December 2006

Link Between Cell Phones And Cancer Not Proven
Diabetes Drug Rimonabant Controls Blood Sugar And Body Weight - Second Study Confirms
Unhealthy Fats To Be Phased Out In New York Restaurants
E. Coli Outbreak In New York And New Jersey Fast Food Chain
Genzyme Introduces New Genetic Test To Complement Lung Cancer Portfolio
Medafor's FlexiTip(TM) Applicator Facilitates Wound Access During Surgery
SmartTOUCH Medical, Inc. Introduces SmartSTIK-MD(TM) Finger Activated Portable Electronic Medical Record
Sitagliptin Plus Metformin In Achieve Significant Glycaemic Improvements And HbA1c Goal Attainment In Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
04 December 2006

High Blood Pressure More Likely To Develop In Boys Than Girls As They Become Adults
High Consumption Of Ads Is Damaging Health Of US Youth
Overly Thin Women Significantly More Likely To Miscarry
New Data On Vesicare Show Significant Improvements In Urgency For Patients With Overactive Bladder
What is Polonium-210?
03 December 2006

Patients' Own Stem Cells Used In One-Off Treatment To Stop Back Pain
Elasticity Imaging Identifies Cancers And Reduces Breast Biopsies
How Safe Are Drug Coated Stents?
Tobacco Companies Admit Their Products Cause Cancer, But Not In Those Who Sue Them
Occupational Therapy Clinic Benefits Children And Students
02 December 2006

New Synthetic Rubber Material For Protective Body Suits
Ultrasound Technique For Breast Cancer Detection Could Replace Biopsies
Private ER Centre Opens In Vancouver Amid Controversy
01 December 2006

New Therapeutic Hope For Degenerative Disc Disease
Abstinence Only Policy Not The Answer To Preventing Teenage Pregnancy
Abortion Chemical May Prevent Breast And Ovarian Cancer
How Much Will Herceptin Really Cost?
How Big Is The Global AIDS Epidemic?
Footballer Michael Ballack On Worlds AIDS Day
Street Robbery Is Not Just About Money
Expert Advice Online On Alternative Medicine
Teenagers Emotionally Aroused By Violent Video Games
Tolterodine Extended-Release Does Not Impair Memory In Patients With Overactive Bladder
Smoking Changes Brain Chemistry
A Stunning New Look At Deja Vu
Newly Presented Data On VESIcare (R) (solifenacin Succinate) Show Significant Improvements In Urgency For Patients With Overactive Bladder
Most NFL Players Return To Competition After ACL Injury, But At A Reduced Performance Level
30 November 2006

Chemotherapy Drugs May Damage Brain Cells
Halting Then Starting HIV Drug Therapy Raises Risk Of Death
Procyanidins In Red Wine Help You Live Longer
PARI's EFlow In Cystic Fibrosis Clinical Trial Of L-arginine
29 November 2006

258 Total Human Infections From Bird Flu Since 2003, 154 Deaths
Australian Government To Fund Cervical Cancer Vaccine Gardasil
Violent Video Games Fire Up Kids' Brains
Face Transplant Recipient Doing Extremely Well
New CPT Code Awarded, For Asthma Tests Performed With NIOX(R) Nitric Oxide Monitoring System
Uroplasty, Inc. And CL Medical Announce FDA Clearance Of I-Stop(TM) TOMS Sling For Treatment Of Male Stress Urinary Incontinence
HIPAA Enforcement Swings From Voluntary Compliance To Punishment For Violation Of Privacy And Security Laws
Novartis Highlights Strong R&D Pipeline, Plans For Multiple New Product Launches And Novel Projects Moving Into Late-stage Trials
Statins Reduce Risk Of Heart Attack And Stroke In Those Without Heart Disease
28 November 2006

Violence Against Women: Stories You Rarely Hear About
AIDS Will Become Third Biggest Killer
Don't Sit Up Straight, It's Bad For Your Back
Second H5N1 Bird Flu Outbreak In South Korea
More Than 1,000 Patients Receive The Arthrosurface Product For The Great Toe
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